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Japan & South Korea by Land & Sea

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Japan & South Korea by Land & Sea

Explore the delights of South Korea & the Japanese islands of Honshu and Kyushu, on this wonderful Far East exploration. Our Cruise & Tour journeys bring together all the joy of a cruise onboard the magnificent Celebrity Millenium with all the exciting explorations of a Wendy Wu Tours land itinerary. On this adventure, your Celebrity cruise and WWT land tour will take you through vibrant Seoul and Jeju Island before exploring Japan's history, culture and nature.
  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 22 , Lunches: 21 , Dinners: 22
  • Flights
    International flights and current taxes
  • Accommodation
    22 nights in 4 star accommodation
  • Cruise
    Celebrity Ocean Cruise
Classic Cruise & Tour
25 DAYS
From $21,380PP
Seoul (2N) - Celebrity Cruise (12N) - Toyko (2N) - Nagano (1N) - Takayama (1N) - Kanazawa (2N) - Kyoto (2N)
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Tour Highlights

Our Japan & South Korea by Land & Sea tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine and thoroughly researched to bring you a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences, many of which are entirely exclusive to us.

Day by Day Itinerary

Seoul (2N) - Celebrity Cruise (12N) - Toyko (2N) - Nagano (1N) - Takayama (1N) - Kanazawa (2N) - Kyoto (2N)
  • Days 1-2
    Arrive in Seoul
    Dinner
    Days 1-2: Arrive in Seoul

    Fly overnight to South Korea's lively, fast-paced capital city, Seoul. On arrival, transfer to your hotel where the rest of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring.

    Dinner
  • Day 3
    Explore Seoul
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 3: Explore Seoul

    Spend the day seeing the sights of Seoul, starting at the Gwanghwamun Square where you can start to discover the city's long history before passing through the magnificent gate of the Gyeongbok Palace complex to watch the Changing of the Guards ceremony. You will then change into traditional Korean clothes to explore Bukchon Hanok Village, a neighbourhood of restored traditional houses, for a fascinating step back in time. After lunch at a local restaurant, take part in a kimchi making demonstration, then take a guided stroll along the picturesque Cheonggyecheon Stream. The day ends in Myeongdong, an area renowned for its fashion boutiques and street food stalls, where you will be able to get a feel for contemporary Seoul.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 4
    Board the Celebrity Millennium
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 4: Board the Celebrity Millennium

    After breakfast you will be transferred to Incheon cruise terminal to board your cruise. The rest of the day is free to explore the ship's facilities and settle in. Throughout your cruise, when your ship comes into port, there will be a range of excursions available to help you explore each destination. These excursions are at your own expense and are bookable on your cruise reservation.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 5
    Cruise – at sea
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 5: Cruise – at sea

    Spend the day getting to know the Celebrity Millennium and all the plentiful ways you can be active or relax onboard as you cruise across along South Korea's coastline.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 6
    Cruise – Explore Jeju Island
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 6: Cruise – Explore Jeju Island

    Port at Jeju Island, South Korea's favourite holiday and honeymoon spot. A volcanic island of rugged peaks, lush forest and white sand beaches, it is an excellent place to not only enjoy a bit of all out relaxation, but to explore a wealth of unique ancient traditions.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 7
    Cruise – Explore Kumamoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 7: Cruise – Explore Kumamoto

    Welcome to Japan! Today you'll have the option to explore the lovely Kumamoto on the Japanese island of Kyushu. Home to the samurai fortress of Kumamoto and the traditional Suizenji Garden, in the area around the city you’ll find beautiful countryside, centred around the mighty Mount Aso, Japan's largest active volcano.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 8
    Cruise – Explore Kagoshima
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 8: Cruise – Explore Kagoshima

    Today's port of call is the sunny city of Kagoshima, nestled at the foot of Sakurajima Volcano. While the city itself has historic castles and traditional gardens to explore, there are also volcanic hot springs to soak in and delicious local food to try.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 9
    Cruise – Explore Hiroshima
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 9: Cruise – Explore Hiroshima

    Arrive at Hiroshima. Best known as the first city in the world to feel the power of the atomic bomb in 1945, Hiroshima has emerged for the ashes as a cosmopolitan and peaceful place. Consider visiting the tranquil Peace Park to learn about and reflect on the past.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 10
    Cruise – At Sea
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 10: Cruise – At Sea

    Make the most of your cruise ship facilities today – you could relax by the pool, try out the restaurants and bars, and enjoy the range of activities and shows.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 11
    Cruise – Explore Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 11: Cruise – Explore Kyoto

    Arrive in Osaka, the closest port to the timeless city of Kyoto, Japan's capital for over 1,000 years and a treasure trove of history and culture. Spend the day exploring among ancient architecture, soaking up a rich, age-old culture or sampling some of the city's culinary delights.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 12
    Cruise – Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 12: Cruise – Kyoto

    Spend a second day at port in Osaka, making the most of the excellent range of facilities onboard your cruise ship or continuing your explorations of Kyoto.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 13
    Cruise – At Sea
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 13: Cruise – At Sea

    Relax onboard your way – sitting by the pool, enjoying the bars and restaurants, or taking part in a sport of activity.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 14
    Cruise – Explore Shimizu
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 14: Cruise – Explore Shimizu

    Port at Shimizu, a city of medieval castle ruins, ancient pine groves and traditional gardens. Here, you are ideally located for viewing Mount Fuji (weather dependent) or exploring the series of fascinating cultural sights around its base.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 15
    Cruise – Tokyo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 15: Cruise – Tokyo

    Arrive at Yokohama cruise port, the gateway to the greater Tokyo area. Japan's cutting-edge capital city, Tokyo is a fascinating city of contrasts, where neon-lit cityscape meets peaceful shrines and manicured gardens. Begin exploring the city today or use the time to make the most of the ship's facilities.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 16
    Disembark the Celebrity Millenium
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 16: Disembark the Celebrity Millenium

    Bid farewell to the Celebrity Millenium. Met by a guide, you will be transferred to your hotel in Tokyo for the rest of the day at leisure.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 17
    Explore Tokyo
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 17: Explore Tokyo

    Embark on a full day exploration of Tokyo, start at vibrant Sensoji, the city's oldest temple before taking a stroll down Nakamise Shopping Street to browse the souvenirs and locals snack foods. Then, ascend the Tokyo Skytree for panoramic views over the city. Enjoy a sushi making masterclass and dine on your creations for lunch. Later, wander through the Imperial Palace Gardens then explore Meiji Jingu Shrine, a Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji. Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 18
    See the Snow Monkeys
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 18: See the Snow Monkeys

    Take the famous bullet train to the city of Nagano. Enjoy a local lunch then visit the lovely 7th-century Zenkoji Temple. Transfer to Jigokudani Monkey Park, home to the famous hot spring bathing Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys. After a walk through a forest, you'll come across the monkey's pool where you can watch them relax and play. This evening you'll stay in traditional ryokan accommodation complete dinner.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 19
    Travel to Takayama
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 19: Travel to Takayama

    This morning, get hands-on with a soba noodle making experience. Then admire the grandeur of Matsumoto Castle before travelling into the countryside to discover the delights of rural Takayama. End the day enjoying the exhibits of the Festival Floats Exhibition Hall.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 20
    Explore Takayama
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 20: Explore Takayama

    Walk through Takayama market to admire the piles of fresh, local produce followed by a visit to Takayama Jinya, an Edo period, earthen walled rice granary and a stroll through the streets of the old town, which are lined with traditional dwellings. Explore the Hida Folk Village, an open-air museum that showcases traditional houses of the region. Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Shirakawago, famous for its charming gassho-zukuri architecture. Travel to Kanazawa.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 21
    Visit Kenrokuen
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 21: Visit Kenrokuen

    Savour the beauty of Kenrokuen, one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, and admire the artworks at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art. Stroll through the traditional Higashi Chaya district to see the historic architecture then learn the art of making gold leaf. Finally, learn about samurai life at the Nomura Samurai Residence.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 22
    Bullet train to Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 22: Bullet train to Kyoto

    Hop on a super-speedy bullet train to Kyoto, a city that is the very essence of old Japan. Embark on a guided tour that includes visits to Kinkakuji, the 'Golden Pavilion', a walk through Gion, Kyoto's famous geisha district and the enchanting Fushimi Inari shrine, with its hundreds of vermilion torii gates.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Day 23
    Explore more Kyoto
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Day 23: Explore more Kyoto

    This morning will be spend exploring Nijo Castle, a 17th-century imperial villa, and its renowned Japanese garden. Later, enjoy the rituals of a traditional tea ceremony before an immersive wander through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Days 24-25
    Depart Osaka
    Breakfast
    Days 24-25: Depart Osaka

    Fly to New Zealand, arriving home the following day.

    Breakfast
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City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 1
    7
    4
  • 270
  • Kyoto
  • 1
    9
    5
  • 50
  • Nagano
  • -4
    4
    0
  • 51
  • Seoul
  • -6
    2
    -2
  • 21
  • Takayama
  • 4
    9
    7
  • 8
  • Tokyo
  • 1
    10
    5
  • 65
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 1
    7
    4
  • 172
  • Kyoto
  • 1
    10
    6
  • 68
  • Nagano
  • -4
    5
    0
  • 50
  • Seoul
  • -3
    5
    1
  • 25
  • Takayama
  • 5
    10
    7
  • 15
  • Tokyo
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 58
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 3
    11
    7
  • 159
  • Kyoto
  • 4
    13
    9
  • 113
  • Nagano
  • -1
    10
    4
  • 59
  • Seoul
  • 2
    10
    6
  • 47
  • Takayama
  • 7
    13
    10
  • 41
  • Tokyo
  • 4
    14
    9
  • 77
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 8
    17
    13
  • 137
  • Kyoto
  • 9
    20
    14
  • 116
  • Nagano
  • 5
    17
    11
  • 54
  • Seoul
  • 8
    18
    13
  • 64
  • Takayama
  • 13
    18
    15
  • 31
  • Tokyo
  • 9
    19
    14
  • 118
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 13
    22
    17
  • 155
  • Kyoto
  • 14
    25
    19
  • 161
  • Nagano
  • 10
    22
    16
  • 75
  • Seoul
  • 13
    23
    18
  • 106
  • Takayama
  • 17
    22
    20
  • 43
  • Tokyo
  • 14
    23
    18
  • 145
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 18
    25
    22
  • 185
  • Kyoto
  • 19
    28
    23
  • 214
  • Nagano
  • 16
    26
    21
  • 109
  • Seoul
  • 18
    27
    23
  • 133
  • Takayama
  • 21
    25
    23
  • 58
  • Tokyo
  • 18
    26
    22
  • 135
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 22
    29
    26
  • 232
  • Kyoto
  • 23
    32
    27
  • 220
  • Nagano
  • 20
    29
    25
  • 134
  • Seoul
  • 22
    29
    25
  • 395
  • Takayama
  • 24
    28
    26
  • 36
  • Tokyo
  • 22
    29
    26
  • 81
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 24
    31
    27
  • 139
  • Kyoto
  • 24
    33
    29
  • 132
  • Nagano
  • 21
    31
    26
  • 98
  • Seoul
  • 22
    30
    26
  • 364
  • Takayama
  • 26
    30
    28
  • 16
  • Tokyo
  • 23
    31
    27
  • 113
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 20
    27
    23
  • 226
  • Kyoto
  • 20
    29
    25
  • 176
  • Nagano
  • 17
    26
    21
  • 129
  • Seoul
  • 17
    26
    22
  • 169
  • Takayama
  • 23
    27
    25
  • 57
  • Tokyo
  • 20
    27
    23
  • 131
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 13
    21
    17
  • 177
  • Kyoto
  • 14
    23
    18
  • 121
  • Nagano
  • 10
    19
    14
  • 83
  • Seoul
  • 10
    20
    15
  • 52
  • Takayama
  • 17
    21
    19
  • 38
  • Tokyo
  • 14
    22
    18
  • 132
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 265
  • Kyoto
  • 8
    17
    12
  • 71
  • Nagano
  • 3
    13
    8
  • 44
  • Seoul
  • 3
    12
    7
  • 52
  • Takayama
  • 12
    16
    14
  • 16
  • Tokyo
  • 8
    16
    12
  • 128
City
Min
Average Temperate(°C)
Max
Monthly Rainfall(mm)
  • Kanazawa
  • 3
    10
    7
  • 282
  • Kyoto
  • 3
    12
    7
  • 48
  • Nagano
  • -2
    7
    3
  • 46
  • Seoul
  • -3
    4
    1
  • 22
  • Takayama
  • 7
    12
    9
  • 6
  • Tokyo
  • 4
    12
    8
  • 109

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    • $900p.p non refundable & non transferable deposit required.,,Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 7 February 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available. ,,Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.,,Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.,,Tipping payable locally RMB (China)
    • Price listed is based on new bookings only

    Cruise & Tour includes

    • International flights and current taxes,4* accommodation,12 night cruise with Celebrity Cruises,Domestic transportation,Land touring with guides and entrance fees,All meals

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