Sleepy folk villages and soaring cities. Neon-lit karaoke bars and whisper-quiet temples. South Korea straddles the traditional and cutting edge with ease. Beginning in Seoul, wander palace grounds beneath the gaze of glass skyscrapers and dive into the city’s irresistible street food scene. Find a moment of stillness with a stay in a Buddhist monastery before jetting off to the island paradise of Jeju. Your journey ends in Busan, where golden beaches stretch alongside seafood markets and seaside temples.
Best time to travel: May – October
From price: €7,799 per person