Japan and South Korea
Tokyo, Fuji, Hakone, Kamakura, Yokohama, Kyoto, Nara,
Osaka, Seoul, Busan, Gyeongju, Gangnam
28 February - 13 March 2025
PROGRAM:
28 February 2025 .
Flight Sofia - transit airport (Doha/Istanbul) - Tokyo.
1 March 2025 .
Arrival in Tokyo.
A tour of Tokyo before checking into your hotel, including a visit to the Ginza area, the main shopping street famous for its many boutique shops and neon signs, and which has become known as the symbol of the city, as well as the East Imperial Garden, consisting of Honmaru and Ninomaru, the castle and beautiful Japanese gardens where Edo Shogun spent his old age with his harem.
Check in at the hotel and rest.
Evening sightseeing program in Tokyo - we will take the subway to Shinjuku Financial Center and there we will visit the observatory in the Tokyo City Hall building, located 202 meters high and offering a panoramic view of Tokyo.
Overnight in Tokyo.
2 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Tourist program in Tokyo, including a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market; Visit to the Asakusa Kanon Temple, dedicated to the goddess of mercy Kanon (the oldest temple in the city, built in 645 and a symbol of traditional Tokyo) and the shopping street Nakamise, over 200 m long, where small souvenir shops bring you into the atmosphere of old Tokyo.
The tour continues with a visit to the Shinto Meiji Temple, built 100 years ago in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shokeni. Free time in Shibuya, one of Tokyo's most vibrant and colorful areas. Full of shops, restaurants and nightclubs, Shibuya is considered the center of youth fashion and culture.
Return to the hotel
3 March 2025 .
Breakfast. One-day tour to Mount Fuji with lunch included: visit the sacred Mount Fuji - the symbol of Japan and the highest mountain in the country with its 3,776 m altitude. Ascend by bus to the 2nd or 3rd station on the mountain (weather conditions permitting). The program continues with Hakone National Park and a boat cruise on Lake Ashi with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains formed by volcanic activity more than 400,000 years ago and a ropeway ascent of Mount Komagatake, from where a beautiful panorama of Hakone Park can be seen.
Overnight in Tokyo.
4 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Day tour to Kamakura, one of the famous tourist destinations in Japan, located south of Tokyo on the Muira Peninsula, in Sagami Bay, famous for its temples and historical sites. Here you will visit the symbol of Kamakura, the "Great Buddha of Kamakura", a bronze statue of Amida Buddha placed in Kotokuin Temple in 1252. With a height of 13.5 meters, it is the second largest Buddha statue in Japan. The tour will continue with the Hase Kanon Temple of the Jodo sect, famous for its statue of Kanon, the goddess of mercy, known for her 11 heads and 1,000 arms. At 9.18m tall, this gilded statue is the largest wooden statue in Japan. Next, we'll explore the Jurudaoka Hashiman Shrine, one of Japan's most famous shrines dedicated to the 15th Emperor of Japan, the deified god Hashiman, who according to legend brought the Emperor Ojin down from the heavens. The shrine features 3 figures: of Emperor Ojin, his mother Chingu and his wife Himegami.
On the way back to Tokyo we will stop in the central part of the city of Yokohama, which is the largest port city in Japan and the administrative center of Kanagawa Prefecture. The city has a population of 3.5 million and a strong economy, mainly represented by maritime transport as well as biotechnology and semiconductor industries.
The city is located 30 km from the metropolis of Tokyo, for which it also serves as a "bedroom suburb".
Overnight in Tokyo.
5 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Visit the artificial islands of Tokyo Bay - Aomi, Daiba and Ariake, which are home to the largest showroom of Toyota, the Telecom Center, the Tokyo Fashion Mall, the modern buildings of many shopping malls, the Water City, the Venus Fort, the Rainbow Bridge and a number of charming restaurants along the waterfront boulevard.
Free time for lunch in the "city of electronics" Akihabara, famous for its numerous electronics, computer and video game shops.
Transfer to Tokyo Station.
Depart for Osaka on the famous Shinkansen bullet train, the Japanese railway's spectacular 270 km/h engineering feat.
Transfer to hotel and overnight in Osaka.
6 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Sightseeing tour of Osaka, including a cruise on the Okawa River and a visit to Osaka Fortress. In the afternoon we head to Nara visiting Todaiji Temple, home to the largest statue of the Great Buddha in all of Japan and the impressive Deer Park.
Overnight in Osaka.
7 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Full-day tour to the ancient capital Kyoto with a visit to the Golden Pavilion (the famous Kinkakuji Temple), the Imperial Palace, the Buddhist temple Kiyomizu, the Geisha Gion quarter and the Shinto temple Fushimi Inari with its thousands of orange torii gates. Fushimi Inari Temple is dedicated to the deity Inari, the deity of foxes, fertility and rice.
Overnight in Osaka.
8 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Transfer to Osaka airport. Flight Osaka - Busan. Transfer to hotel. Check-in at the hotel and walking tour of central Busan. Overnight in Busan.
9 March 2025 .
Breakfast. The full-day tour starts with a visit to the Bulguksa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is considered a masterpiece of the Golden Age of Buddhist art. Visit the Seokguram cave temple. Next, stroll through Tumuli Park, home to more than 20 tombs of kings and senior officials who ruled Korea. Visit Cheomseongdae tower, the oldest astronomical observatory in Asia. The tour continues to the artificial Lake Annapji, located in Gyeongju National Park. The lake was once an ornament of the royal palace of the ancient Silla Dynasty. The tour concludes with the beautiful 14th-century Hedong Yongunsa Temple, located on the seashore - one of the few temples in South Korea on the seashore (most are in mountainous areas).
Overnight in Busan.
10 March 2025 .
Breakfast. The program in Busan begins with a visit to the cultural village of Gamcheon, also known as the Korean Santorini. The area is famous for its winding maze-like streets and colourful houses. Next, visit the largest fish market in South Korea, Jagalchi. Next is a visit to Nurimaru APEC House, a prestigious international conference hall where a series of historic political meetings of world leaders have been held. The tour concludes with the prestigious yacht club "The Bay 101" and Haeundae beach with Busan's most prestigious waterfront district known for its many restaurants, shops and attractions.
Transfer to the train station and depart for Seoul. Transfer to hotel and overnight in Seoul.
11 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Full-day sightseeing program in Seoul including Bongeunsa Temple, Coex Mall and Starfield Library and Namsangol Hanok Village where preserved Korean traditional houses add an authentic atmosphere to the area. Next, visit Seoul's "N" TV Tower and Myeong-dong Shopping Street, South Korea's most famous shopping destination.
12 March 2025 .
Breakfast. Full-day sightseeing program in Seoul, including the Blue House - the official residence of the President of South Korea, the Gyeongbok Palace and the National Museum of Korea, located on the palace grounds, a walk along Insa-dong Avenue, famous for its many souvenir and antique shops. Free time. Transfer to Incheon International Airport.
Flight Seoul Incheon - Doha/Istanbul.
13 March 2025 .
Arrival in Sofia.
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM AT:
PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT BEFORE 6 DECEMBER:
Package "ECONOMIC" with accommodation in 3* hotels: 4080 EUR / 7980 BGN
Package "STANDARD" with accommodation in 5* hotels: 4840 EUR / 9470 BGN
PAYMENT OF DEPOSIT AFTER 6 DECEMBER:
Package "ECONOMIC" with accommodation in 3* hotels: 4280 EUR / 8370 BGN
Package "STANDARD" with accommodation in 5* hotels: 5090 EUR / 9960 BGN
- Air tickets Sofia-Tokyo; Osaka-Busan and Seoul-Sofia including airport taxes;
- Ticket for the high-speed train "Shinkansen" Tokyo - Osaka;
- Busan - Seoul high-speed train ticket;
- All transfers described in the program;
- 4 nights accommodation + breakfast in Tokyo in a double room in the selected hotel category;
- 3 nights accommodation + breakfast in Osaka in a double room in the selected hotel category;
- 2 nights accommodation + breakfast in a double room in Seoul in the selected hotel category;
- 2 nights + breakfast in a double room in Busan in the selected hotel category;
- A day tour from Osaka to the ancient Japanese capitals of Kyoto and Nara;
- Guided tour of Central Tokyo described in the program;
- Visit the observatory at Tokyo City Hall and the Shinjuku Financial Center;
- Visit the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay and Akihabara;
- One day tour to Mount Fuji and Hakone National Park;
- One day tour to Kamakura and central Yokohama;
- Visit Osaka Fortress and Nara;
- Cruise on the Okawa River in Osaka;
- The described tourist program in Kyoto;
- Ground transportation in Japan and South Korea by bus specially chartered for the group;
- All tours in South Korea described in the program;
- Entrance fees for all sites visited;
- Medical insurance with 10 000 Euro coverage;
- Accompanying translator who has been to Japan and South Korea many times.
PROGRAMME HOTELS:
Economy Package:
Tokyo: Sotetsu Grand Fresa Tokyo Bay Ariake or similar
Osaka: Apa Hotel Midosuji Hommachi-Ekihigashi or similar
Seoul: Baiton Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel or similar
Busan: Toyoko Inn Busan Seomyeon or similar
Standard Package:
Tokyo: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba or similar
Osaka: The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji or similar
Seoul: The Ambassador Seoul – A Pullman Hotel or similar
Busan: Lotte Hotel Busan or similar
NOTES:
1. The package price does not include public transport tickets and additional services and meals not mentioned in the package.
2. The price is calculated on the basis of a group of at least 16 people. In case of a smaller number of travellers it is possible to update the package price in the range between 4% and 7% of the package price, depending on the actual number of travellers.
3. The offer price is calculated at economy class air ticket prices for all flights as of 11.10.2024 from 2024 BGN. If these prices change, the package price will be updated according to the ticket price at the time of booking.
4. In case the number of travellers requires accommodation in a single room for one of the participants, he/she shall pay the difference in prices of a double and a single room for all 11 nights, which is 1460 BGN for the economy package and 2070 BGN for the standard package.
5. The calculation of the package price is made at the exchange rates of the Japanese Yen to EUR as of 11.10.2024, which are as follows. If the JPY to EUR exchange rate changes by more than 3%, according to the Tourism Act, the tour operator is entitled to update the package price by the same percentage.
6. If you wish, you can take out Trip Cancellation Insurance, which covers the risks of loss in the event of inability to travel due to medical or non-medical reasons. You can contact us for more information about the product.
TO JOIN THE GROUP IS NECESSARY:
1. By 04.12.2024 pay in cash or transfer to our bank account IBAN: BG52BPBI79401063230701, code BIC: BPBIBGSF, Eurobank Bulgaria AD, 2600 BGN per person and send scanned / photographed your international passports.
2. By 6.01.2025 to pay in cash or transfer 1400 BGN per person
3. Pay in cash or transfer the balance of the package price by 20.01.2025.
