20 days in South Korea Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Dora Observatory, then contemplate the long history of The Third Tunnel, and then steep yourself in history at DMZ Haemaru Village. On the next day, contemplate the waterfront views at Ilsan Lake Park, walk around Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri Park, and then expand your understanding of the military at Panmunjom.

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Tel Aviv, Israel to Paju is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Tel Aviv to Paju is 7 hours. While traveling from Tel Aviv, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Paju, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Seoul.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Gwanghwamun Gate and Namsangol Hanok Village. And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Changdeokgung Palace, walk around Namsan Park, take a stroll through Bukchon Hanok Village, and shop like a local with Myeongdong Shopping Street.

To see where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Seoul trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Paju to Seoul in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a subway. In October in Seoul, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Jeonju.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Hanji Museum, steep yourself in history at Pungnammun Gate, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jeondong Catholic Church, then see the interesting displays at Royal Portrait Museum, and finally steep yourself in history at Gyeonggijeon Shrine.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Jeonju online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Seoul to Jeonju in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Seoul in October since evenings lows in Jeonju dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Gyeongju.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at Seokguram, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bulguksa Temple, contemplate the long history of Royal Tomb of Queen Seondeok, then see the interesting displays at Gyeongju National Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Cheomseongdae Observatory. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Yangdong Folk Village, steep yourself in history at Gyeongju Historic Area, then steep yourself in history at Cheonmachong Tomb, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Gyeongju sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Jeonju to Gyeongju in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Gyeongju when traveling from Jeonju in October, with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to drive to Busan.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Taejongdae and Gwangalli Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Yeojwacheon Stream and Busan Museum. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Gwangandaegyo Bridge, admire the local landmark of Busan Station Plaza, stroll around Yongdusan Park, and kick back and relax at Haeundae Beach.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Busan itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Gyeongju to Busan takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Busan can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to fly to Jeju.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Yakchunsa Temple and Seongeup Folk Village. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Haenyeo Museum and Teddy Bear Museum Jeju. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Jeju: Seogwipo (Daepo Haean Jusangjeolli Cliff, Alive Museum Jeju, &more). The adventure continues: take in nature's colorful creations at Hallim Park, make a trip to Mysterious Road (Dokkaebi Road), explore the striking landscape at Yongduam Rock, and explore the fascinating underground world of Manjanggul Cave.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Jeju tour site.

You can fly from Busan to Jeju in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Busan in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Jeju, with lows of 23°C. On the 2nd (Sat), you'll travel back home.