DAY 1: ISTANBUL – SEOUL

We meet at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport three hours before the flight. After the baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight with Turkish Airlines flight TK90 to Seoul starts at 01:45 and we arrive in Seoul at 17:40 local time. After the baggage procedures, we head to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 2: SEOUL

After breakfast, there is free time. Guests who wish can join the Seoul City Tour (€150). During our tour, we will have a panoramic view of places like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong Antique Street, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong street. Our first stop, Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, is generally referred to as the Northern Palace due to its position being the most northern compared to the neighboring palaces, Changdeokgung (East Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (West Palace). After that, we will visit Bukchon Hanok Village, which means North Village. Hanok refers to Korea's traditional houses, and there are approximately 700 Hanoks in this village. Afterwards, we will transfer to Myeongdong, the most famous shopping and fashion area in Korea. Here, you can shop from cosmetic stores and many restaurants before departing the country and taste local delicacies. At the end of the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel in Seoul for free time to rest.

DAY 3: SEOUL – TOKYO

After breakfast at the hotel, we fly to Tokyo with a local airline. Our special bus awaits us to start the Tokyo city tour. After passport and baggage procedures upon arrival in Tokyo, we will move with our special vehicle for the Tokyo city tour. Our first stop is Shibuya, known as the center of entertainment and cultural experiences. Shibuya is one of the most famous and lively districts of Tokyo, hosting one of the world's busiest pedestrian crossings (Shibuya Scramble Crossing). Experiencing hundreds of people moving all at once with every traffic light change provides a unique experience of Tokyo's energy. We will see the Hachiko statue, created in memory of a dog known for its loyalty, and many famous shopping centers, then enjoy some free time. Additionally, during our tour, we will have panoramic views of Ueno Park and Tokyo Tower. At the end of the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 4: TOKYO – AKIHABARA – GINZA – TOKYO

After breakfast, guests can join the Extra Tokyo & Sensoji & Akihabara & Ginza Tour (€150) if they wish. First, we visit Sensoji Temple, built in 645 and considered Tokyo's oldest temple, regarded as one of the most important religious centers since the Edo period. After our visit here, we head to Yodobashi Electric Town, where we can find hundreds of electronic brands at affordable prices. After some shopping time, we proceed to Ginza, which reflects the sophisticated side of modern Japan. This area is filled with world-famous brands, the largest shopping centers in Tokyo, and the best restaurants. After our tour of this area, we will have free time for lunch. We will transfer back to our hotel at the time indicated by our guide and have free time to rest.

DAY 5: TOKYO – MT. FUJI – HAKONE – ASHI LAKE – OSHINO HAKKAI – GOTEMBA OUTLET – TOKYO

After breakfast, guests can join the Extra Mt. Fuji & Hakone & Oshino Hakkai Tour (€200) if they wish. We set off for Mt. Fuji, Japan's highest mountain located in the Kanagawa region famous for its stunning views and natural beauty, southwest of Tokyo. First, we will head to Hakone, known for its beautiful views of Mt. Fuji. Here, we will enjoy a boat tour on Ashi Lake to take in the magnificent scenery. After a photo break, we will visit Oshino Hakkai, a region where underground waters combine with melted snow to form natural ponds. The waters, filtered naturally through volcanic rocks, are known for their crystal clarity. You can capture a stunning reflection of Mt. Fuji in these ponds of varying sizes and depths. After our guided tour in this area, we will head to Gotemba Premium Outlet, one of Japan's largest outlet shopping centers. We will transfer back to the hotel at the time designated by our guide and have free time to rest.

DAY 6: TOKYO – SHINKANSEN (BULLET TRAIN) – DOTONBORI & SHINSAIBASHI – OSAKA

After breakfast, we will leave the hotel at the time indicated by our guide for our trip to Osaka on the Shinkansen (bullet train). We only take our daily necessities with us. (Our large suitcases will be transferred separately to our Osaka hotel by the transfer company arranged by us.) After a journey of approximately 2.5 hours at speeds up to 320 km/h, we arrive in Osaka. We will conduct a city tour of Osaka, Japan's second-largest metropolitan area after Tokyo. The Umeda Sky Building, composed of two structures each 173 meters long, will be one of the places we will visit. Umeda Sky Building, standing 173 meters high and consisting of two 40-story towers, is connected at the top by an 'observation platform.' During our tour, we will go up to the observation deck on the 39th floor and see the panoramic view of Osaka. After Umeda Sky Building, we will move to the Dotonbori area, which has become a vibrant and entertaining tourist attraction, blending traditional Japanese culture with modern entertainment. Recognized as the culinary capital of Japan, Dotonbori is filled with restaurants that confirm this title. After the enjoyable time spent in this area, we will transfer to our hotel and have free time to rest.

DAY 7: OSAKA – ARASHIYAMA BAMBOO FOREST – KINKAKUJI TEMPLE – KIYOMIZU DERA – FUSHIMI INARI – OSAKA

After breakfast, guests can join the Extra Kyoto & Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji Temple & Kiyomizu Dera & Fushimi Inari Tour (€200) if they wish. We head to Kyoto, known for its temples, gardens, and traditional neighborhoods, one of the best-preserved centers of traditional culture in Japan. After about an hour's journey, we begin our city tour. Kyoto was the only city in Japan not bombed during World War II. The city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Our tour starts with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, which welcomes visitors with a 500-meter walking path. During our walk on this path, we will experience pleasant moments with the sound of the wind passing through the bamboos and can take pictures of the forest. Next, we will continue our tour with Kinkakuji Temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, which is a Zen temple with its top two floors entirely covered in gold leaf located in northern Kyoto. The temple has impressive architecture, with each floor representing a different architectural style, overlooking a large pond. After that, we will move to Kiyomizu-dera, an independent Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of Kyoto. It is one of the historical monuments of ancient Tokyo and is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Just below the main hall is the Otowa Waterfall, which flows into a pond through three channels. According to the belief, these channels symbolize knowledge, health, and longevity. Then we move to the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, recognized for its thousands of orange Torii gates. After our visit to this shrine, we will transfer back to our hotel for free time to rest.

DAY 8: OSAKA – NARA – TEA CEREMONY – OSAKA

After breakfast at the hotel, guests can join the Extra Osaka Castle & Nara and Tea Ceremony Tour (€200) if they wish. Our tour begins with Todaiji Temple, built in 752 to be the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, the influence of the temple grew, and in the 8th century, it began to affect politics. The main hall of Todaiji holds the record for being the world's largest wooden structure and is home to one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). After our visit, we will explore Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara, established in 1880, which hosts most of Nara's main attraction points including Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha, Kofukuji, and Nara National Museum. It is also home to hundreds of freely roaming deer. After having the chance to take photos with the wandering deer, we will participate in a traditional tea ceremony wearing the local Kimono costume. After spending enjoyable time in this area, we will transfer back to our hotel for free time to rest.

DAY 9: OSAKA – OUTLET – ISTANBUL

After breakfast, we check out of the hotel. First, we visit Osaka Castle. Osaka Castle is a five-story castle with a history dating back about 450 years and is one of the country’s visually most stunning creations, it is a beautiful proof of traditional Japanese architecture, from the delicate color balance to the elegant patterns and shapes decorating each floor. After viewing Osaka Castle from the outside, we enter the large Outlet to complete our last shopping. At the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to the airport. After passport and baggage procedures, we will depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK87 at 22:30.

DAY 10: ISTANBUL

We arrive in Istanbul at 04:55 local time, and our tour comes to an end.

We hope to meet again on another trip.