Day 1: Seoul

Upon arrival in Seoul you will be met by our representative at Incheon International Airport and transferred to your hotel. Day 1 is designed as an arrival day, rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2: Seoul Sightseeing

Today is spent visiting Seoul’s most famous landmarks, this morning we see Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the last Korean Dynasty, the Joseon Dynasty. Within the Palace grounds visit Jogyesa Temple dedicated to Buddhism and still influential today. We also learn more of Korean culture, tradition and history at the National Folk Museum also situated in the grounds of the palace. 

Afterwards we stop at Insadong, “dong” meaning neighbourhood or district, the picturesque Cheonggycheon stream runs along the main street and divides what were once two villages, “In” and “Sa”, which have now combined as one. The area has a traditional atmosphere and represents Korean culture both past and present with a mixture of modern and historical buildings and alleys. This afternoon take the chance to explore the many antique, craft and pottery shops as well as traditional restaurants and teahouses. If time permits you will also have the opportunity to visit an amethyst or ginseng specialist. Evening at leisure. Overnight - Seoul

Day 3: Jeonju

Today travel Southwest towards Jeonju the capital of Jeollabuk-do province situated in the fertile Honam Plain famous for its quality produce, especially its exceptional strawberries, as well as being rich in tradition and culture. In the afternoon explore Jeonju Hanok Village, home to 700 traditional Korean homes built from clay, wood and stone, a rarity in today’s South Korea. Many are still residential properties while others have been converted into guesthouses, museums, galleries and teahouses. 

Jeonju is also home to the Gyeonggijeon Shrine in honour of King Taejo the founder of the Joseon Dynasty as well as Jeondong Catholic Church built in 1914 in a western-style cathedral design and the largest such western style structure in the province. Later depart for Gwangju where you will spend the night. Overnight - Gwangju

Day 4: Boseong and Suncheon

Today tour Boesong with its stunning mountains, the Boseong River flowing through the centre and the rolling green hills of tea plantations famous for its green tea of supreme quality. Before visiting picturesque Seonamsa Temple at the western end of Mount Jogyesan with its beautiful arch bridges then continuing to Suncheonman Bay, the ecological capital of South Korea and part of the United Nations Environment Programme, the UNEP. A 40 kilometre long wetland with its vast fields of reeds makes for a spectacular landscape. Onwards to Gwangyang where you will spend the night. Overnight - Gwanyang

Day 5: Namhae

Leaving Gwangyang travel along the coastline to Namhae, known as the ‘treasure island of Korea’. Connected to the mainland by a 660 metre long and 80 metre high suspension bridge giving an impressive view of the surrounding landscape. In Namhae visit Daraengi Village with its 108 terraces of rice patties covering the hillside and the German village. Built in the style of German architecture and even using German materials imported from Germany. The village was built for German - Koreans who had moved to Germany in the 1960’s seeking work and since returned. Continue to Busan for the night. Overnight - Busan

Day 6: Busan

A morning tour of Busan takes in the Busan Tower in Yongdusan Park and provides perfect views of the entire city. See the vivid life of the Jagalchi Fish Market as locals haggle with the fishermen selling their fresh catch before you depart for Gyeongju. Serving as the capital of the Silla Kingdom from 57BC – 935AD, Gyeongju is a living history museum containing archaeological sites of the Silla Kingdom as well as ancient relics pertaining to Buddhism, the national religion at the time. During the afternoon you will visit the UNESCO listed temples of Bulguska including the Seokguram Grotto, one of Asia’s finest Buddhist shrines, resting 750 metres above sea level and looking out over the Sea of Japan, it is considered to contain one of the best Buddhist sculptures in the world. Overnight - Gyeongju

Day 7: Gyeongju sightseeing

Located in the North Gyeongsang province and once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla,Gyeongju which ruled most of the Korean Peninsula during the 7th till 9th Centuries, many remnants remain of this period leading to the city being known as “the museum without walls”. An afternoon tour of Gyeongju takes you to Tumuli Park to visit some of the large and small tombs from the Silla period including that of King Michu, the 13th King of the dynasty famed for fending off invaders. Legends even tell of soldiers with bamboo leaves stuffed in their ears arising from his tomb to fend off invaders after his death, explaining why his tomb is known as the “Bamboo Soldier Tomb”. 

Also once part of the ancient Silla complex is Anapji Pond, an immense oval shaped man made pond measuring 200 metres from east to west and 180 metres from north to south. During renovations to the area in the 1970’s and 80’s many relics were unearthed and are today housed in the Gyeongju National Museum alongside the Emille Bell, with its shady legend, is the largest extant bell in Korea. Later we visit the oldest surviving observatory in East Asia and one of the world’s oldest scientific installations still in existence, Cheomseongdae Observatory. Evening at leisure.Overnight - Gyeongju

Day 8: Yeongju

An early departure for Yeongju where en-route you visit the Sosuseowon Confucian School, the first private Confucian academy established in Korea before touring Seonbichon Village, the home of the Korea’s classic Confucian scholars, a good opportunity to learn more about traditional Korean ways. Later tour Buseoska Temple, huge in size it is considered one of the most beautiful in all of Korea. Onward to Cheonpung. Overnight - Cheonpung

Day 9: Cheongpung Lake

We visit Cheongpung Lake where board a ferry to visit Danyang’s Eight Scenic Wonders mostly referring to mountain peaks surrounding the lake - Dodam Sambong, Seokmun, Sainam Rock, Haseonam, Jungseonam, Sangseonam, Gudambong and Oksunbong. Please note the ferry ride is subject to weather conditions, in the unlikely event that it is cancelled it will be substituted with a visit to Dodamsambong Peak and Gosu Cave. Later pay a visit to Chamsori Gramophone Audio Museum, a private museum created by its curator, Seong Mok Son, and is the first of its kind in the world. 

Travelling along the beautiful coastline to Mount Seoraksan we stop en-route at Unification Park wher you can see the salvaged remains of a North Korean submarine which was wrecked off the coast in 1996 before making our final stop for the day at Daepo Port, one of the finest places to find the freshest fish and seafood restaurants. Overnight - Mt.Seoraksan

Day 10: Mount Seoraksan

Today is spent hiking and exploring Mt.Seoraksan National Park, one of the most beautiful national parks in Korea, with towering granite peaks, lush green valleys, Buddhist temples, dense forests and clear streams. You will be able to view the park in the best way possible as you take a cable car to Gweongeumseong Peak before visiting Shinheungsa Temple nestled at the foot of the park. This afternoon depart for Seoul. Overnight - Seoul

Day 11: Back to Seoul

Today is free to spend as you please, why not visit some of the well known open air markets such as Namdaemun or Dongdaemun for some last minute shopping. Overnight - Seoul

Day 12: Seoul

Tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to airport.

Day 1: Arrival in Singapore

Upon arrival at one of the best Airport in the world, Singapore Changi international Airport, you will be welcomed by our friendly representative will be at the airport and then transfer to the hotel After you have checked in with the hotel, we will proceed for a welcome dinner and explore the vibrant Chinatown in style (trishaw ride tour).

Day 2: Morning City Tour

After breakfast, we will proceed for a morning tour city tour. Our tour begins with the visit to the Raffles Landing Sites, the place where Sir Stamford Raffles first landed here in the year 1819. Then take a leisure walk through the underpass of the Cavenagh Bridge to the Elizabeth Walk towards the renowned Landmark of Singapore, the Merlion Park. The statue with the head of a Lion and body of Mermaid standing tall at the mouth of the Singapore River with the background of the Esplanade, which nickname “the durian”, will be an ideal place to capture your memories with your camera. Next, ride on one of the world’s largest Giant Observation Wheel, the Singapore Flyer.

After lunch, you will have the option of where you would like to be dropped off after the morning tour.

We will send you back to the hotel.

Drop off at the famous shopping belt of Singapore, Orchard Road.

Day 3: Afternoon Tour: Choice of Sentosa Island Tour Or a Asian Heritage and Cultural Tour

After lunch (own expenses), we will pick you up at the hotel lobby. Today there will be 2 options for you to choose from:

1          We will meet you at the hotel lobby at 1300Hours after you have taken your lunch (own expenses). The aim today is to fill the rest of the day with excitement at Sentosa Island, the city’s favourite resort getaway. We will take a tour at the Images of Singapore. This award-winning attraction brings Singapore's past to vivid life using multimedia displays, multi-screen theatre presentations and life-sized tableaus depicting local history.

Next up is the well-known oceanarium showcasing some 2500 marine life from 250 species from around the regions and is extremely popular with all our visitors for providing fun, leisure and educational experiences at the Underwater World. We shall head for Dinner before we enjoy the spectacular Musical Fountain Show, Songs of the Sea.

2          After assembling at the hotel lobby, we will head to Little India, the spicy town of Singapore. You will be able to find a mix of spice stores, Indian themed restaurants, art galleries, Sari shops and blaring Bollywood record shops. After the walk, we will head towards Asian Civilizations Museum.

Day 4: Full Day- Choice of Resort World Universal Studio Or

Jurong Bird Park and Night Safari

After Breakfast, we will pick you up at the hotel lobby. Today there will be 2 options for you to choose from.

Spend your day at the Resort World Universal Studio with a full day pass included.

We will spend our day at the world’s largest bird park, Jurong Bird Park and then spend our evening at the world’s first dedicated night zoo, Night Safari.

Day 5: Departure from Singapore

Check out of hotel, free at own leisure until pick up time to Changi International Airport for your flight back home.

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Day 1: Arrival in Moscow

On arrival in Moscow you will be met by our friendly representative who will escort you by car or mini bus to your hotel. On the way to the hotel, you will have the opportunity to get your first glimpse of this truly unique city.

Moscow is the capital and the largest city in Russia as well as the largest metropolitan area in Europe with a population well over 10 million. This amazing city has served as the capital of the Soviet Union, the Russian Empire and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. Moscow has had a tumultuous history dating back to medieval times when it was founded by Prince Yuri Dolgoruki (Yuri of the Long Arms, known for the length of his arms!) in the early 12th century. It has seen numerous invasions and sieges from the Mongols to the Poles and Lithuanians to the Crimean Tatars to Napoleon and finally the Nazi’s but it has persevered and today is a thriving metropolis. The city is filled with unique architecture from the Kremlin and Red Square to giant Stalin skyscrapers to new office blocks built during the economic boom of recent years and it contains a strikingly beautiful metro system. The city is the center of political as well as economic power in Russia and visitors can feel the energy in the streets. There is always something going on in Moscow and there is so much to see. Your tour will give you valuable insights into Russia’s history, its art and most importantly its culture and people. Welcome to Moscow, we are sure you will have an unforgettable stay with us!

Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel

Panoramic City Tour. This tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city´s major highlights. Our professional guide will escort you on a route that includes Vorobyevi Hills where you will get an incredible view of the city from an observation point, you will proceed to Moscow State University which is an example of architecture from the time of Stalin and one of Russia’s leading schools of higher education, then on to Novodevichiy Convent, the Diplomatic Village, Victory Park, the Triumphal Arch, Kutuzovsky Prospect, the Arbat and much more.

Free time

Day 3: Breakfast at the hotel

Excursion to the Moscow Kremlin and Kremlin Cathedrals. (please note that a visit to the Armory Chamber and the Diamond Fund is not included in the tour price. It can be added upon request for extra payment). The Kremlin is a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city´s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury and the workplace of the Russian President. The Kremlin is the center of Russia´s political life and State power and has been home to Tsars, General Secretaries of the Soviet Union and Russian Presidents. The Kremlin has always been the spiritual centre of Russia. You will see several ancient cathedrals on its territory the most famous of which are the Assumption Cathedral, the Archangel’s Cathedral and the Annunciation Cathedral.
Red Square is just outside the Kremlin´s walls. While walking on Red Square you will admire the Mausoleum of Lenin, the clock on the Savior (Spasskaya) Tower - showing the most correct Moscow time, the History Museum, the beautiful Cathedral of the Intercession (the Church of St Basil the Blessed), Kazansky Cathedral and many other outstanding pieces of Russian architecture.

Free time In the evening, enjoy a ballet or opera performance at the Bolshoi Theater - one of the world´s greatest musical companies (optional).

Day 4: Breakfast at the hotel

Tour of the Moscow Metro system and the Old Arbat street. The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union´s achievements both for the Russians themselves and visitors from abroad. The stations are all uniquely designed with decorative elements including mosaics, statues, marble floors, walls and staircases to name a few. The tour will then proceed to Old Arbat street, one of Moscow’s oldest streets. The street has gone from being the headquarters of Ivan the Terrible’s secret police, the Oprichina to the center of aristocratic life in Moscow in the 18th century to finally being the center of the Russian intelligentsia and bohemian life in the capital. You will be told of the street´s interesting history and view the street´s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the street´s many craftsmen.
Lunch in a local restaurant (optional)
Tour of the Tretyakovsky State Gallery. The world famous gallery contains works of Russian art from the 10th century up to the present. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and 19th century including works by Rublev, Kandinsky, Karavak, Vishnyakov, Nikitin, Antropov, Levitsky, Kiprensky, Tropinin, Fedotov, Repin and many others.

Day 5: Breakfast at the hotel

KGB history tour. This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin´s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to the victims of the repression. You will then be locked up - just kidding. The tour also gives visitors an interesting perspective on the West´s Cold War adversaries. Free time

In the evening, enjoy the world famous Moscow Circus (optional).

Day 6: Breakfast at the hotel

Free time

Today you will have time to explore Moscow on your own, buy souvenirs and just take in the atmosphere of this amazing city. You can also choose from one of our many optional excursions if you would still like to learn more about the city or have a particular interest in the arts or history.

Day 7:Breakfast at the hotel

Transfer to airport

Say goodbye to Moscow, the capital of Russia and one of the most interesting and colorful cities in the world. We hope to welcome you back to Russia sometime in the future. Do Svidaniya or until we meet again!

Day 1: Manila

The tour starts today and people will be arriving at different times throughout the day. In the late afternoon we'll all get together for an introduction to the trip and a delicious local dinner.

Day 2: Baguio

Today we set off early on the beautiful drive north into the mountains to Baguio, gateway to the Cordillera.

Day 3-4: Sagada

After a brief visit to a local artists enclave and a weaving school in Baguio, we make the long drive into the Cordillera. Sagada is an idyllic village, nestled in a dramatic limestone valley, 1400m (4,600ft) up in the mountains. We spend a day exploring the rugged countryside around Sagada, heading to hanging coffins and burial caves in the cliffs and valleys of this remote mountain hideaway.

Day 5-6: Banaue

We drive to Banaue via the small town of Bontoc which has an excellent museum detailing the lives of the region's earliest inhabitants, some of whom were headhunters. In the afternoon we'll get our first glimpse of what are often described as the eighth wonder of the world, the incredible rice terraces. The following day we'll take a short, bumpy drive deeper into the Cordillera to a trailhead where we begin our hike to a small village engulfed in rice terraces.

Day 7: Manila

Today it's a long day of travel back to the warmth of Manila.

Days 8-9: Tagaytay

 After a free morning we'll make the short drive out to Tagaytay which sits on the crater rim of an ancient volcano and offers spectacular views down to the lake and the beautifully formed Taal volcano. Early the next morning we'll take a boat ride across the lake to the volcano, and there's the chance to make the short, steep climb up to the rim.

Day 10: Bohol Bee Farm

After a short drive we'll board a flight south to Tagbilaran, from where we transfer to the fascinating Bohol Bee Farm. In the afternoon we'll have a guided tour of the farm, including its herb and lettuce gardens, weaving center, and, of course, the beehives. Dinner is at the farm's acclaimed organic restaurant.

Days 11-12: Alona Beach

After breakfast on day 11 we'll head to the Tarsier Research and Development Center to try and spot these tiny cuddly critters in the wild. From here we continue to the Loboc River where we'll take a boat ride through the jungle. After disembarking we'll drive to the other worldly Chocolate Hills, and we'll also visit a butterfly farm. We end the day at beautiful Alona Beach and the following day is free to go swimming, snorkeling or diving, or just relax and get a massage. In the evening we'll meet for a final beach dinner to mark the end of our adventure through the Philippine archipelago.

Day 13: Tour Ends

The tour ends after breakfast.