Seoul, Gyeongju & Jeju
Seven days across South Korea's capital, its ancient Silla capital and a volcanic island
Three nights in Seoul for palaces, hanok lanes and a market lunch that goes on for hours, one night in Gyeongju among the burial mounds and temples of the Silla kingdom, then two nights on Jeju, where black basalt, tangerine groves and sea-diving women belong to another Korea altogether. A private guide and vehicle meet you in each place.
This is a starting-point itinerary — we adapt every detail to your travel dates, interests, pace, and group. Speak to our concierge to begin.
Indicative price
from 250 € per person per day
For 2 travellers sharing a room, from published entry-level hotel rates and ground costs read on 10 octobre 2026. How we calculate it
Request this itineraryIncluded
- 6 nights' accommodation in one of the hotels named for each stage
- A private English-speaking guide with vehicle on six days
- Airport and station transfers
- Reservations for restaurants and timed-entry sites
- A named Excurze concierge before and during the trip
Each stage has two or three hotels we know well. We propose the one that fits your dates and budget, and swap it if you prefer another.
Seoul3 nights
Luxury
Park Hyatt Seoul
Gangnam, near COEX
A tower hotel on the south side of the Han River.
Luxury
Signiel Seoul
Jamsil, inside Lotte World Tower
Occupies the upper floors of one of the tallest buildings in the world.
Luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Seoul
Gwanghwamun
In the old city, close to the royal palaces.
Gyeongju1 night
Luxury
Hilton Gyeongju
Bomun Lake resort area
A lakeside resort hotel a short drive from the historic sites.
Luxury
Lahan Select Gyeongju
Bomun Lake resort area
The former Hyundai Hotel Gyeongju, renamed.
Heritage
Hanok Stay Sohwa
Gyeongju
A traditional hanok house with a private pool.
Jeju2 nights
Luxury
Grand Hyatt Jeju
Jeju City
A tower hotel in the island's main city.
Luxury
The Shilla Jeju
Seogwipo, south coast
A beach resort on Jeju's south coast.
Luxury
Grand Josun Jeju
Seogwipo, south coast
A resort hotel on the south coast.
Seoul
Arrive in Seoul
Private transfer from Incheon airport (about an hour)
Evening stroll through the Seochon neighbourhood's hanok lanes
Sleep: Seoul (3 nights)
Seoul
Palaces and hanok lanes
Gyeongbokgung Palace and the changing of the guard
Bukchon Hanok Village at the end of the day, when the light is low
Dinner of Korean barbecue chosen by your guide
Sleep: Seoul
Seoul
Markets and museums
Gwangjang Market with your guide: bindaetteok, yukhoe, makgeolli
Leeum Museum of Art or the Dongdaemun Design Plaza
Evening in Hongdae, the university district
Sleep: Seoul
Gyeongju
To Gyeongju by train
KTX from Seoul to Singyeongju (about two hours), then a car to Gyeongju
Bulguksa temple and the Seokguram Grotto, both UNESCO World Heritage
Daereungwon tumuli park, the Silla royal burial mounds
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond (formerly Anapji) at dusk
Sleep: Gyeongju (1 night)
Jeju Island
Fly to Jeju
Transfer to the airport and flight to Jeju (about an hour in the air)
Afternoon at the hotel, or a first walk on an Olle coastal trail
Sleep: Jeju (2 nights)
Jeju Island
Hallasan, lava tube and sea divers
A guided hike on Hallasan, South Korea's highest peak; trail entry is by reservation, so we book it in advance
Manjanggul lava tube, one of the longest in the world, with a section open to walk
Haenyeo diving women: a demonstration and a talk on the UNESCO-listed tradition
Sleep: Jeju
Jeju Island
Departure
Transfer to Jeju airport, about 40 minutes from the south coast resorts
A day at the DMZ
A guided day trip north from Seoul to the Demilitarized Zone and the Third Tunnel. Booked well ahead; slots are limited.
Add Busan
KTX from Seoul in about two and a half hours: the fish market, Haeundae beach and the temple at Haedong Yonggungsa.
A temple stay
Replace the Gyeongju hotel with a night in a temple, with dawn chanting and a vegetarian meal.
Seoul food tour
A second evening with a guide on street food, from tteokbokki to hotteok.
Best time to go
April to May, and late September to early November
Spring brings cherry blossom in April, autumn the colour on Hallasan and in Gyeongju's temple grounds. Both are dry and mild.
Less suited: Late June to July (the rainy season, followed by heat and humidity) and January to February (cold)
from 250 € per person per day
This is an indication, not a quote. It adds up the lowest published entry-level rates we found for the hotel we priced at each stage, plus the cost of a private guide and car, divides by 2 travellersand 7 days, and rounds up to the next 50 €. Peak-season rates, larger rooms and the other hotels named above will change it. Your quote will be built on your dates.
| Item | Rate | In euros |
|---|---|---|
Seoul, 3 nights at Park Hyatt Seoul Hotels.com, Park Hyatt Seoul | 513 USD × 3 | 1 373 € |
Gyeongju, 1 night at Hilton Gyeongju (recent average rate) HotelsCombined, Hilton Gyeongju | 171 USD × 1 | 153 € |
Jeju, 2 nights at Grand Hyatt Jeju Hotels.com, Grand Hyatt Jeju | 328 USD × 2 | 585 € |
Private English-speaking guide with vehicle, 6 days (Seoul rate applied to Gyeongju and Jeju) GetYourGuide, Seoul private full-day tour | 245 USD × 6 | 1 312 € |
| Total for 2 travellers | 3 423 € | |
| Per person per day (3 423 € ÷ 2 ÷ 7), rounded up to 50 € | 250 € | |
The figure covers
- 6 nights in one of the hotels named for each stage, standard double room
- A private English-speaking guide with vehicle on six days, including airport transfers
Not included
- International flights
- The KTX train to Singyeongju and the Gyeongju–Jeju flight
- Meals not included in the hotel rate
- Entrance fees, the optional modules and tips
Converted at the European Central Bank reference rates of 9 octobre 2026. Hotel rates come from third-party booking and guide sites and change with dates and availability; each line links to the page we read.
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