16 days in Seoul, Busan & Gwangju Itinerary

You'll explore and learn at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Seoul Museum of History. Get some historical perspective at Gwanghwamun Gate and Namsangol Hanok Village. There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with Myeongdong Shopping Street, see the interesting displays at Museum Kimchikan, buy something for everyone on your list at GOTO Mall, and wander the streets of Insadong.

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Venice, Italy to Seoul is an approximately 15-hour flight. Traveling from Venice to Seoul, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Venice, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Seoul, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Busan.

On the 4th (Wed), snap pictures at Busan Harbor Bridge, view the masterpieces at Tower Gallery, then see the interesting displays at Trick Eye Museum, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Jagalchi Market, and finally stroll around Yongdusan Park.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Busan online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Seoul to Busan takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Seoul in October, plan for a bit warmer days in Busan, with highs around 26°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Seoul.

Step off the beaten path and head to Changgyeonggung Palace and National Palace Museum of Korea. Museum-lovers will get to explore Leeum Art Museum and Dongdaemun Stadium Memorial. Enjoy Seoul some more: contemplate the long history of Changdeokgung Palace, appreciate the extensive heritage of Cheonggyecheon Stream, get engrossed in the history at Seodaemun Prison History Hall, and see the interesting displays at Love Museum.

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Getting from Busan to Seoul by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from Busan in October, plan for slightly colder days in Seoul, with highs around 22°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Gwangju.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Gwangju Folk Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mudeungsan Jeungsimsa Temple, explore the world behind art at Uijae Museum of Korean Art, then see the interesting displays at WooJaeGil Art Museum, and finally make a trip to 1913 Songjeong Station Market.

For maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Gwangju trip itinerary builder site.

Fly from Seoul to Gwangju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Seoul in October since evenings lows in Gwangju dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly to Seoul.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Deoksugung and National Folk Museum of Korea. Head to Namdaemun Market and Kyobo Book Store Gwanghwamunfor some retail therapy. Take a break from Seoul with a short trip to Namhansanseong Provincial Park in Gwangju, about 50 minutes away. Enjoy Seoul some more: see the interesting displays at 3D Black Art Museum, learn about all things military at The War Memorial of Korea, contemplate the long history of Seolleung & Jeongneung Royal Tomb, and get engrossed in the history at Lotte World Folk Museum.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Seoul trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Gwangju to Seoul in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Gwangju in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Seoul, with lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.