'Classic Japan and South Korea Tour with Qatar Airways / 7 Nights Hotel Accommodation / Departing from Istanbul'

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CLASSIC JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA TOUR

WITH QATAR AIRWAYS

7 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

SEOUL (1) - OSAKA (2) UMEDA SKYBUILDING - OSAKA CASTLE - KYOTO (2) - TOKYO (2) - ASAKUSA TEMPLE - NAKAMISE - MEIJI TEMPLE - SHIBUYA PEDESTRIAN CROSSING

Day 1
ISTANBUL – DOHA
FLIGHT DETAILS:
QR 246 G 24JUN 2 ISTDOH 20:05 00:15+1
QR 858 G 25JUN 3 DOHICN 02:40 17:35
QR 807 G 02JUL 3 NRTDOH 22:30 04:05+1
QR 239 G 03JUL 4 DOHIST 07:30 11:45
QR 246 G 14JUL 1 ISTDOH 20:05 00:15+1
QR 858 G 15JUL 2 DOHICN 02:40 17:35
QR 807 G 22JUL 2 NRTDOH 22:30 04:05+1
QR 239 G 23JUL 3 DOHIST 07:30 11:45
QR 246 G 16SEP 2 ISTDOH 20:05 00:15+1
QR 858 G 17SEP 3 DOHICN 02:40 17:35
QR 807 G 24SEP 3 NRTDOH 22:30 04:05+1
QR 239 G 25SEP 4 DOHIST 07:30 11:45

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Flight information may vary based on tour dates. We kindly ask passengers who will purchase domestic connecting tickets to obtain information.

We meet at the international departure terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After baggage, ticket, and boarding procedures, our flight to Doha with Qatar Airways begins. We spend the night on the plane.

Day 2
DOHA – SEOUL
After arriving in Doha, we transfer to our flight to Seoul with Qatar Airways. Upon arrival in Seoul, we meet our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport and embark on a panoramic city tour of Seoul. The places we will see include Gyeongbokgung Palace, the National Museum of Korea, Insadong Antique Street, and Myeongdong Street. Then, we transfer to our hotel in Seoul for some free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

Day 3
SEOUL – OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out of our rooms and have the entire day free. Guests who wish can join the optional Seoul City Tour; Gyeongbokgung Palace & Starfield Library & Myeongdong (80 Euro) tour. Our first stop is the Gyeongbokgung Palace, built in 1395, which is generally referred to as the Northern Palace because it is the furthest north compared to adjacent palaces such as Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Next, we head to Myeongdong Street, one of the most popular shopping and entertainment areas in Seoul. This street, favored by both tourists and locals, offers shopping, street food, and a delightful experience. Following this, we will visit the Starfield Library, one of the most iconic and stunning libraries in Seoul, renowned for its modern architecture and cultural richness. After our tour, we transfer to Seoul Airport for our flight to Osaka. After passport and baggage procedures, we fly to Osaka. Upon arrival, we transfer to our hotel in Osaka and have some free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

OPTIONAL TOUR: Seoul City Tour; Gyeongbokgung Palace & Starfield Library & Myeongdong (80 Euro)

Day 4
OSAKA
After breakfast at the hotel, we embark on a panoramic city tour of Osaka, the second-largest metropolitan area in Japan after Tokyo. Our tour will include Osaka Castle, built in the 16th century, which played an essential role in the unification of the Japanese nation, as well as Umeda Skybuilding, two structures that are 173 meters long, Dotombori, and Shinsaibashi. We will then visit the Umeda Skybuilding. This magnificent skyscraper is located near the Osaka and Umeda stations. The 173-meter-high building consists of two towers connected by the "Floating Garden Observatory" on the 39th floor. The observatory offers breathtaking views of the city from its windows and outdoor deck. Following this, we have the entire day free. Guests who wish can join the optional Hiroshima Tour (120 Euro). After a transfer by bullet train, we arrive in Hiroshima. During our Hiroshima city tour, we will view the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1996 and is a principal site commemorating the victims of the atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. Next, we will visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to Hiroshima, which was the first city to be hit by a nuclear attack, with a death toll of 140,000 by the end of 1945. Before the bombing, the area that is now Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city; thus, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years after the bombing, it was decided not to rebuild the area but instead allocate it for peace memorial facilities. After seeing the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, we transfer to Hiroshima train station. After a transfer by bullet train, we return to our hotel in Osaka and have free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

OPTIONAL TOUR: Hiroshima Tour (120 Euro)

Day 5
OSAKA – KYOTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we move on to visit Osaka Castle. This five-story castle has a history dating back nearly 450 years and is one of the most visually magnificent creations in the country, serving as a beautiful testament to traditional Japanese architecture from the delicate color balance to the elegant patterns and shapes adorning each floor. After the tour, we transfer to Kyoto and have the entire day free. Guests who wish can join the optional Nara Deer Park & Todaiji Temple & Kofukuji Temple & Fushimi Inari Temple Tour (170 Euro). Our tour will start with Todaiji Temple, built in 752 to serve as the head of all Buddhist temples. Over time, its influence has grown, and by the 8th century, it began to influence politics as well. The main hall of Todaiji is also recorded as the world's largest wooden structure. The immense building houses one of Japan's largest bronze Buddha statues (Daibutsu). Next, we visit Nara Park, a large park in the center of Nara, which includes many of Nara's main attractions, including Todaiji, Kofukuji and the Nara National Museum. It also hosts hundreds of freely roaming deer. After taking the chance to photograph the nearby deer, we visit the Kofukuji temple. Finally, we will visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the most recognized symbols of Kyoto, famous for its thousands of red "torii" gates (passages). After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and have free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

OPTIONAL TOUR: Nara Deer Park & Todaiji Temple & Kofukuji Temple & Fushimi Inari Temple Tour (170 Euro)

Day 6
KYOTO
After breakfast at the hotel, we have the entire day free. Guests who wish can join the optional all-day Kyoto City Tour; Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji & Kiyomizudera Temples & Gion & Japanese Tea Ceremony (180 Euro). Our city tour begins with the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, featuring a 500-meter walking path for visitors. During our stroll along this path, we will enjoy the refreshing sounds of the wind through the bamboo, capturing photographs of the forest. Next, we will continue with a tour of the Kinkakuji Temple, a Zen temple completely covered in gold leaf on its top two floors, also known as the Golden Pavilion, located in northern Kyoto. After some free time, we will visit the Kiyomizudera (Pure Water) Temple, which was established in 780 at a site where Otowa Falls is located in the wooded hills east of Kyoto. The final stop of our tour will be Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district, located between Yasaka Shrine to the east and the Kamo River to the west, where we will have the opportunity to observe a traditional Japanese tea ceremony performed by maikos. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel in Kyoto and have free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

Note: On the day of the tour, you will need to take a small day pack with you when leaving the hotel. All other items will be transferred to the hotel in Tokyo the day before because the group will be moving from Kyoto to Tokyo by bullet train.
OPTIONAL TOUR: Full Day Kyoto City Tour; Arashiyama Bamboo Forest & Kinkakuji & Kiyomizudera Temples & Gion & Japanese Tea Ceremony (180 Euro)

Day 7
KYOTO – TOKYO
After breakfast at the hotel, we transfer to Tokyo by bullet train. Guests who wish can join the optional Mt. Fuji & Lake Ashi Boat Tour & Hakone (180 Euro). With a height of 3,776 meters, Mt. Fuji is Japan's highest mountain and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013, recognized for its elegant conical form. It is the country’s sacred symbol, surrounded by temples and shrines. Weather permitting, we will reach Mt. Fuji's fifth station and view its stunning scenery above the clouds, immersing ourselves in the breathtaking atmosphere. Later, we move on to our Hakone tour. One of the most prominent features of Hakone town is its proximity to Mt. Fuji, providing unique views. We will enjoy a boat tour on Lake Ashi, taking in the stunning views. Afterward, we will take a cable car up to Owakudani Peak for a chance to admire the beauty of the Hakone Valley from above. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and have free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

OPTIONAL TOUR: Mt. Fuji & Lake Ashi Boat Tour & Hakone Tour (180 Euro)

Day 8
TOKYO
After breakfast at the hotel, we head out for a city tour in Tokyo. Our first stop will be the Asukasa Temple, one of Tokyo's oldest and most colorful temples, located in Asukasa and also known as Sensoji Temple. According to legend, it was built by two fisherman brothers to pay respect to the goddess of mercy, Kannon. Completed in 645, the temple can be entered through the Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), leading to Nakamise, a shopping street that spans over 200 meters. The other end of the street leads to the second gate of the temple, Hozomon. During our break on the shopping street, you can purchase typical Japanese souvenirs like various kimonos and folding fans or taste some traditional local snacks from the Asakusa area. Afterward, we will visit the Meiji Shrine, an essential Shinto shrine where you can find tranquility away from Tokyo's bustling city life, allowing you to closely experience Japanese culture and history. Established in 1920 in memory of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken, the enormous "torii" gates at the entrance of this shrine impressively welcome visitors. Next, we will visit the famous Shibuya Pedestrian Crossing, known as one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in Tokyo and one of the busiest areas in the city due to its location amidst business and shopping centers, often referred to as the world's busiest pedestrian crossing. After the tour, we transfer to our hotel in Tokyo and have free time to rest. Accommodation is at our hotel.

Day 9
TOKYO
After breakfast at the hotel, rooms are checked out. Guests who wish can join the optional TeamLab Digital Art Museum & Ginza (100 Euro). This museum, the first of its kind in the world, offers a fantastical experience. Located in Toyosu, the interactive digital art museum TeamLab merges technology with art, providing visitors with a sensory and emotional experience. This unique venue uses elements such as water, light, movement, and sound to create an artistic world into which you can fully immerse yourself. TeamLab Planets focuses on the theme of “Body Immersive” (Body Immersion), where visitors become part of the artworks. The environments encourage a sensory experience where you walk barefoot through areas after removing your shoes. Next, we will head to Ginza, the most famous luxury shopping, dining, and entertainment district in Tokyo, which hosts numerous shops, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, nightclubs, and cafes. From 1612 to 1800, the present-day Ginza area was home to a silver coin mint, hence Ginza's name, which means "silver mint" in Japanese. Finally, we conclude our tour with a photo op at Tokyo Tower. After the tour, we transfer to Tokyo Airport for our flight to Istanbul via Doha, based on the transfer time provided by our guide.

OPTIONAL TOUR: TeamLab Digital Art Museum & Ginza Tour (100 Euro)

Day 10
TOKYO – DOHA
After baggage, passport, and ticket processes, we board our flight to Doha with Qatar Airways. We spend the night on the plane.

Day 11
DOHA – ISTANBUL
After arriving in Doha, we will transfer for our flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, our tour and services conclude.

What's included

- Qatar Airways scheduled flights with Istanbul (IST)-Doha (DOH)-Seoul (ICN) outbound and Tokyo (NRT), Doha (DOH)-Istanbul (IST) return economy class airline ticket. - One-way economy class airline ticket (20kg baggage allowance) from Seoul (ICN) to Osaka (KIX) with a local airline. - Airport taxes. - 7 nights accommodation with breakfast in 3 & 4* hotels. - Airport-hotel-airport transfers. - Transfers between all specified cities with our private buses. - Panoramic city tour of Seoul. - Panoramic city tour of Osaka. - Visits to Umeda Skybuilding and Osaka Castle in Osaka. - Panoramic city tour of Kyoto. - Bullet train tickets between Tokyo and Kyoto. - Panoramic city tour of Tokyo. - Professional Turkish guiding and assistance services. - TURSAB professional liability insurance.

Not included

- Tourist city taxes - Travel health insurance (20 Euros) - (K-ETA) Electronic visa fee - Lunch and dinner not specified in the program - All personal expenses and hotel extras - Extra tours - International departure tax - Driver tips 5 Euros per person (optional)

Need to Know

- Our Tour Program is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. In case sufficient participation is not achieved for the trip, the last cancellation notification date will be 20 days before the tour departure. Tours canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you via turdan tura. - In cases where there is insufficient participation but the tour is carried out, English guidance may be provided. - In cases where only category information is given in the tour program without specifying names and/or there are alternatives for the same destination, the hotel(s) will be notified by turdan tura 48 hours before the tour departure. - Triple rooms are subject to availability at the hotels, and in these types of rooms, the bed assigned to the third person is smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed + 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are considered folding or coach beds, tour participants acknowledge that they accept any crowding and bed type issues that may arise in rooms designated for the third person and/or children. Child discounts apply only for a single child accompanying two adults and within the appropriate age group. No bed guarantees are provided for children aged 0-2 at hotels. - Included services in the tour program such as breakfasts at the hotel will generally be presented as a limited menu consisting of butter, jam, bread, tea, or coffee, suitable for the breakfast culture of the country in which you are staying and may be served in a separate hall designated for groups. - Since the tour flights are group tickets, flight times may change. Current flight details can be confirmed from turdan tura. Updated times will be communicated by turdan tura with the tour information. - It is necessary to confirm the tour flight times without taking domestic flights. If a guest has purchased their domestic connection flight from a different supplier independently of turdan tura, they cannot claim any refund from turdan tura in case cancellation or time changes occur. Guests acknowledge in advance any material or moral losses that may arise from the cancellation or change of the tour when purchasing the tour. turdan tura cannot be held responsible for this situation. turdan tura is not responsible for guests missing their international flight due to potential delays, flight cancellations, etc. if they have purchased their own domestic flights. - According to airline regulations; if the outbound flight purchased as a round trip is not used, the return flight will be canceled by the airline. - Guests who are included in the tour without flights must be present at the tour starting point on time and without any delays at their own expense. Otherwise, they will have to arrange all their transfers at their own expense. - For guests not present at the specified airport at the times indicated in accordance with airline regulations, who do not complete check-in and boarding procedures on time, or who complete check-in and boarding procedures on time but cannot board the flight, turdan tura is not responsible for their inability to complete the flight. All expenses for obtaining new round-trip tickets necessary for guests who miss their flights to participate in the tour and transfers in the area to be visited are their responsibility. - Participants in the tour are responsible for their personal belongings, bags, suitcases, passports/ID cards, and turdan tura is not responsible for forgotten/lost/stolen items. If forgotten items are found, there is no obligation to deliver them to the country and/or individual, and the costs incurred during delivery are the responsibility of the item owner. - In cases of illness, loss, theft, etc., the guide cannot accompany guests individually due to the integrity and continuity of the group. - During the purchase of the tour, it is mandatory to provide the correct name, date of birth, and passport number as written on the passport. Flight tickets are issued according to this information. Penalties resulting from incorrect information will be collected from you. - Some airlines may charge for meal services and online check-in. - During the tour, seat numbers in bus usage cannot be guaranteed. - The times communicated by our guide during the tours are the times of vehicle operation, and it is the responsibility of our guide to ensure equal rights for all guests. Any guests who are late will have to make their own way to the next stop without any waiting. - Optional tours are organized by the local turdan tura with a minimum participation requirement of 20 people. If sufficient numbers are not achieved, excursions may not take place or the prices, content, and the vehicles to be used for the extra tours may vary depending on the number of participants. Additionally, the days and times of the tours may change according to whether museums and historical sites to be visited are open/closed and due to weather conditions, as determined by the guide. Different guides may accompany guests during optional excursions. - In our regular packages, optional tours that are not included are based on the participant's preference and are not mandatory. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours organized during the tour are deemed to have accepted to wait at a suitable resting place along the way. These passengers will be dropped off at a roadside resting place before the optional tour starts and collected from the point where they were dropped off after the tour is completed. - In programs where extra tours are included, it is mandatory to pay for museum & site entrance fees either at the time of reservation to turdan tura or to the guide during the tour. - Participants acknowledge in advance that they will pay the amounts for expenses such as local guide fees, museum & site entry fees, city taxes, and any headphone audio systems to the tour authority during travel, as previously disclosed in the tour program. Participants have been fully and adequately informed on this matter. - turdan tura acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955. There may be delays in scheduled and charter flights, or times may change before the existing trip and flight. turdan tura is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers acknowledge and accept that flight details may change when purchasing the tour. VISA - There is no visa requirement for Turkish citizens to enter Japan; however, approval or a visa is required to enter Korea via K-ETA. Visa applications must be made with a passport valid for at least 8 months from the date of travel. - Guests traveling with a Turkish green passport must renew their passports if the date of issue is older than 10 years. Otherwise, they may be refused entry to the country they are traveling to, and their flight may not be conducted by the airline. In such cases, the responsibility lies with the passenger. - The passport police have the authority to deny you entry into the country. turdan tura is not responsible for this situation; the responsibility lies with the passenger. - To avoid problems with customs police at the border of the country to be visited due to torn, worn, wet, and/or similarly damaged passports, these passports should be renewed, and if a visa is required for Turkish citizens, the relevant visa must be on the new passport. Otherwise, the responsibility lies with the passenger. - Guests under the age of 18 traveling alone or with only one parent may be asked by the customs police to provide a document showing the mutual consent of both parents at the border entrances and exits, so we recommend that guests under 18 and their parents pay attention to this matter. ACCOMMODATION AND FLIGHT NOTES - Hotel check-in times are between 15:00 – 17:00 / Check-out times are between 10:00 – 12:00. - Departure and arrival times are in local times. - Flights marked with an asterisk (*) arrive at the destination on the next calendar day from the departure date. - Prices are not valid for groups; please inquire about our special prices. - Participants acknowledge that they will participate in the tours scheduled in the tour program and will not disrupt the program and accept to pay beforehand for expenses incurred such as local guide fees, museum & site entry fees, city taxes, and any headphone audio systems as previously informed in the tour program. Participants have been fully and adequately informed on this matter. - The transfer from Kyoto to Tokyo will be done by train for easier and faster transportation. To ensure the comfort of passengers during these transfers and prevent them from carrying their luggage, it is required that they take a small bag for one day's essentials before leaving the hotel on the day specified in the tour program. Remaining belongings will be transferred from Kyoto to the hotel in Tokyo. - The Korean border area is a military zone. There is a possibility that it may be closed without notice on the day of the tour. Guests who have purchased our tour are aware of this. - The tour to Mount Fuji's fifth station will depend on weather conditions. - Hotel rooms in Japan are mostly Twin (two separate single beds). Guests who have purchased our tour are considered to have accepted this rule. - Due to the small square meter size of hotel rooms, there is no triple (3 adults) accommodation option. - Guests traveling to Korea must apply for the K-ETA via the website (www.k-eta.go.kr) or mobile application (K-ETA) at least 1 month before boarding the flight. Additionally, the Consulate cannot assist with your K-ETA application process. It is recommended to make applications at least 40 days before the tour departure for healthy follow-up of visa procedures. - For those whose K-ETA applications are rejected, the visa application link and steps to follow are as follows: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/tr-istanbul-tr/brd/m_8764/view.do?seq=761645&page=1