Japan and South Korea
17 Nights Featuring Seoul, Jeju Island, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Mt. Fuji and Tokyo
September 20, 2025
An immersive experience awaits you on this Journey to South Korea and Japan, where tradition and innovation take center stage. Meet your guide and fellow travelers in Seoul at a welcome dinner of mouthwatering Korean barbeque. Over the next few days, we will explore South Korea’s grand palaces and ancient temples, stopping along the way to peruse local markets and admire panoramic skyline views. You will then embark the Celebrity Millennium for an unforgettable cruise to South Korea’s Jeju Island and Japan’s cultural capitals. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of historic Kyoto and the volcanic landscapes of Nagasaki and Kagoshima. Learn about Japan’s profound history in Hiroshima and sample culinary delights in Kochi and Kyoto before setting your sights on the towering Mt. Fuji. Then, arrive to bustling Tokyo, where a new set of exciting experiences await you! Stroll through Tokyo’s famous gardens and temples, learn culinary secrets from a sushi chef and try your hand at Taiko drumming during a demonstration. This captivating Journey will immerse you in the vibrant tapestry of these two nations, offering a profound appreciation for their timeless charm and dynamic evolution.
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This Journey
3-night pre-cruise land program in South Korea
2-night post-cruise land program in Japan
9 guided tours
11 meals on tour (5 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners) and all meals onboard
12-night sailing aboard the Celebrity Millennium
Always Included
International airfare, including transfers and baggage handling
English-speaking Local Guide during land program on most departures
Guaranteed early hotel check-in on arrival day (pre-cruise tours only)
Centrally located four- and five-star hotels
Inclusive pricing: includes airfare, land program, cruise, transfers, and all taxes and fees
Exclusive amenities onboard your cruise (see special offers)
10% off shore excursions
Special Offer
Limited Time Bonus up to $900 Discount
Journey on Celebrity Cruises with Exclusive Savings and FREE Tips on select sailings. Drinks & Wi-Fi are All Included. Plus, enjoy a Limited Time up to $900 Bonus Savings!
At a Glance
For meals not included in your land programs, all hotels chosen include a restaurant on property where you may relax and enjoy a meal. In addition, your guide is available to make suggestions on nearby dining, shopping or sightseeing.
List is preliminary and subject to revision. While hotels are secured over a year ahead, unexpected changes may occasionally arise. Any substitutions will be of equal quality or value and confirmed in final documents. Enrichment Journeys primarily uses 4- and 5-star hotels with exceptions only where choices are limited.
Journey Highlights
Memorable Experiences, Scenic Views, and Exciting Moments
Journey Through Tradition
Explore the enchanting traditions of Japan and South Korea! From the tranquil beauty of tea ceremonies to the dynamic energy of Taiko drumming, you’ll experience the essence of these remarkable cultures firsthand.
Extend Your Journey
More time to relax, explore and make the most of your trip.
Extension
Want an extra day to adjust to the new time zone? With this optional extension you will arrive to Seoul a day early and have one extra day to relax at the hotel before the tour starts. Note: tours are not included. Price of $195 per person, based on double occupancy, includes 1-night hotel accommodations in Seoul with daily breakfast and private transfer from airport to hotel.
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What to Know Before You Go
The land portion of the trip should be considered active and includes a considerable amount of walking.
Enrichment Journeys will do everything in our power to ensure comfort through our third-party providers, including air-conditioned buses and comfortable accommodations where applicable. However, some areas cannot be accessed by coach, so our drivers will get you as close to sites as is legally allowed. Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are strongly recommended. Historical sites often do not have elevators, escalators, or ramps due to the age of the building/structure. Steps can be steep and uneven. Based on crowds and traffic, order of visits may be changed. You may have to walk a moderate distance to transfer to coach stations and airport terminals. Time spent on the road and traveling can be long, so you will need to be prepared for stretches of down time in between destinations.
Wheelchair access at many sites is limited. A fold-up wheelchair may be able to be stored on the bus but requires prior arrangements. Guests must be able to transfer from their chair to the transportation. Guides/drivers are not allowed to lift or push wheelchairs, so guests requiring physical assistance must travel with a companion who can assist. Motorized wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated on this group program.
Included airfare is from select airports only. To inquire about a different airport, please contact your Personal Vacation Manager.
Enrichment Journeys is committed to providing remarkable experiences at extraordinary value. As a result, airlines and routes are selected to maximize that value and may involve multiple stops and extended layovers versus non-stop or direct flights. Passengers wishing to utilize specific carriers, direct/non-stop flights, Business Class upgrades, or to extend their time in any of our beginning or ending destination cities may do so by contacting Enrichment Journeys and inquiring about the Custom Airfare Program. There is a $100 per person charge for this service, however this charge will be applied toward any flights or upgrades you choose to purchase. The $100 charge must be paid prior to receiving a custom air quote.
To travel internationally, you must have a passport in good condition, and it must be valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Visa requirements change frequently and for various reasons. As a result, our Personal Vacation Managers are not always able to provide visa information. The best way to obtain up-to-date information regarding visa requirements is to visit the official US government website for Americans traveling abroad, Travel.State.Gov (Canadian citizens should visit https://travel.gc.ca/, for all other countries please visit your government website or local embassy), which details specific information on the countries you would like to visit, including visa requirements. You may also use a third-party visa service, such as Expedited Travel. These services require an additional service fee but make the process of applying for a visa much simpler.
To extend a hotel stay at the beginning or end of your Journey, please speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for assistance in making those arrangements.
If you are interested in customizing your Journey, pairing it with a different cruise, or arranging a private tour for your party, you may be interested in our Private Journeys program. You can learn more about this program here, or speak to a Personal Vacation Manager for more information.
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