Tour the sprawling city of Seoul, where modern skyscrapers mix with Buddhist temples, and see why the city is consistently ranked as a favorite of travelers. Get a feel for its people and culture while seeing top sights, including 2 popular markets and the imposing Gyeongbokgung Palace.

After pickup, head to the era's grandest palace, Gyeongbokgung, and browse its exhibits on Korean history and daily life, such as a full-scale replica of a 20th-century street. Wander around to appreciate the fantastic architecture and travel hundred's of years back to the countrie's ancient times.

Your next stop Bukchon Hanok Village is a peaceful community with hundreds of Hanoks- traditional Korean houses sprawling on a hill slope, and

a mooch around this residential area and the bustling neighborhood of Insadong, where you can find the traditional Korean antique goods.

Last, shop the Ginseng Center or Amethyst Factory, as well as the 600-year-old Namdaemun Market. Elbow through bustling crowds doing their daily shopping while grazing on local specialties. Breathe in tantalizing aromas of frying bean pancakes, steaming pork buns, and simmering dumpling soup, heading back to your hotel with the sights, sounds, and scents of Seoul permanently impressed in your memory.