Baltimore Youth Symphony - Korea

The itinerary is the starting point to your tour, but it’s not set in stone. Your group leader may make changes leading up to departure.

Day 1, Saturday July 10: Overnight Flight

Departure from the United States for your overnight flight to Korea

Day 2, Sunday July 11: Seoul

Arrive in Korea in the late afternoon and meet your tour managers, before transferring to your hotel in time for dinner together (D)

Day 3, Monday July 12: Seoul

This morning after breakfast visit the breathtaking Geongbokgung Palace located in the heart of Seoul. After experiencing the 10am Changing of the Guard Ceremony, take a tour of the palace itself, whilst attired in the traditional Hanbok Korean traditional dress! This palace was the royal center of the Joseon Dynasty who ruled Korea for centuries and has amazing history. After an independent lunch in one of Seoul's colorful markets, visit the Gugak Center, the focal point for traditional Korean music in the nation, and experience a performance of traditional Korean music and dance.Tonight after dinner, continue your immersion in iconic Korean culture with a visit to the Nanta show, a hilarious and entertaining percussion and rhythm spectacular based on cooking! (B,D)

Day 4, Tuesday July 13: Daegu

After breakfast this morning depart for the south and travel to the city of Daegu. THis afternoon rehearse in preparation for your first concert of the tour, in a venue such as the Daegu Concert House. (B,D)

Day 5, Wednesday July 14: Busan

After breakfast this morning continue to Korea's second city Busan. Spend the afternoon at the Gamcheon Culture Village featuring colorful traditional houses, art galleries and installations and traditional craft workshops. Check into your hotel in Haeundae in time for dinner, and spend the evening on the beach! (B,D)

Day 6, Thursday July 15: Busan

After breakfast take a trip across the bay to Amnam park on the spectacular Songdo Cable Car. After an independent lunch in the Jalgalchi Market or Songdo itself, spend a little time on the beach in Haeundae. Today you'll perform your next concert in a venue such as the Haeundae Culture Center or the brand new Busan Concert Hall before a later dinner and return to your hotel (B,D)

Day 7, Friday July 16: Gyeongju

This morning check out and depart to Gyeongju-City to visit the Daereungwon Tomb Complex and Cheonmachong Tomb, famous sites of pilgrimage for Korean Buddhists. Later continue to a uniquely Korean experience in a traditional temple-stay, where you'll learn about the resident monks' martial arts practices and meditation rituals. Dinner tonight is a communal affair at the temple. (B,D)

Day 8, Saturday July 17: Seoul

This morning continue your temple stay as you participate in the ritual temple sweeping before lunch and departure back to the capital. Check into your final hotel of the tour, before taking dinner together (B,L,D)

Day 9, Sunday July 18: Seoul

After breakfast today it's time to become part of one of the pop phenomena of the 21st Century as you partciipate in a KPOP song and dance workshop. Learn the latest moves, trends and catchy songs that fuel a multi-million dollar industry and make megastars out of young Korean singers. Later today perform your final concert in a concert hall in the city such as the KBS Concert Hall before a farewell Korean BBQ dinner to celebrate your successful tour (B,D)

Day 10, Monday July 19: Departure

After breakfast check out of your hotel and store your luggage. Dependent upon the flight schedule, either spend some time last minute shopping in one of Seoul's many malls such as Dragon City. or transfer directly to the airport for your return flight to the United States (most flights arrive on the same calendar day) (B)