Upon your arrival at Seoul airport, meet your driver in the arrivals’ hall for your transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, we will visit Gahoe-dong Church, where the first Mass of the Korean Catholic Church was celebrated, for a time of prayer and reflection. Afterward, we will indulge in a traditional Korean meal at a local restaurant before returning to our hotel for overnight.

After breakfast, we will immerse ourselves in the extraordinary story of the Korean Catholic Church with a walking pilgrimage along the “Good News Road” in downtown Seoul. We begin the day with a visit to Myeondong Cathedral, the seat of the Archbishop of Seoul. We will continue to historically significant Catholic locations, including the homes of John the Baptist Yi Byeok and Thomas Kim Beom-u, as well as Jongno Catholic Church. After lunch, we will journey along the “Eternal Life Road,” visiting the site of the beatification of 124 Korean martyrs, Seosomun Shrine History Museum, and Yakhyeon Shrine.

In the evening, we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will walk in the footsteps of Korean Catholic martyrs on the “Unity Road,” beginning at Danggogae Martyrs’ Shrine and then proceeding to Saenamteo Martyrs’ Shrine. The morning culminates in a moment of prayer and reflection at Jeoldusan Martyrs’ Shrine, home to the relics of 27 saints. In the afternoon, we will visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal Joseon dynasty palace, and Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area rich in traditional Korean culture. We will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will embark on a day trip to Chon Jin Am, the birthplace of Korean Catholicism. Reflecting on the lives of the Korean martyrs, we will walk along the Way of the Cross and explore the serene gardens of this significant shrine. We gather for prayer and spiritual reflection before enjoying free time to hike and discover the peaceful surroundings. We will return to our hotel in Seoul for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and travel outside Seoul to the burial site of St. Andrew Kim Taegon at Mirinae Holy Ground, where we will spend some time in prayer and contemplation. We continue to Solmoe Cathedral and village, the birthplace of St. Andrew Kim Taegon, the first Korean Catholic priest. We end the day with a visit to Gongseri Catholic Church, celebrated for its stunning blend of Korean and Western architecture and its historical significance as the site of 32 martyrs. Afterward, we will continue on to Cheonan to check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, we will begin the day at Haemi International Sanctuary, a tribute to countless nameless Catholic martyrs, with time for prayer and exploration. We then travel to the Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey, where we have the opportunity to join the Benedictine community in prayer. We will continue on to Daegu and check into our hotel for dinner and overnight.

We start the morning with a visit to Namsan-dong Catholic Town in Daegu, including time for prayer at Seongmodang Church and a stop at Daegu Cathedral. We then travel to Hanti Martyrs’ Shrine, where we engage in a reflective Holy Hour and hike in the tranquil mountain setting. We return to Daegu for an overnight stay.

We depart Daegu and journey south to Busan, Korea’s second-largest city and a vibrant coastal metropolis. We begin with a moving visit to the UN Memorial Cemetery, a solemn site honoring the fallen of the Korean War. Next, we visit a local Catholic church—the Namcheon Cathedral— for prayer and spiritual connection. In the afternoon, we explore the lively and artistic Gamcheon Culture Village, where colorful houses line the hillsides in a maze of alleys and murals. We conclude the day with dinner in a local restaurant, enjoying an authentic Korean BBQ experience. Finally we will check into our hotel for overnight.

After breakfast we will begin with a visit to Busan Catholic Street, home to historic churches and landmarks that highlight the Catholic heritage of the region. We then enjoy a scenic ride aboard the Haeundae Sky Capsule, offering panoramic views of the city’s coastline. In the afternoon, we will board the high-speed KTX train and return to Seoul. After some time to relax or explore the city, we will gather at our hotel for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we will journey to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) at the Ganghwa Peace Observatory, where we will gain a unique perspective of the division between North and South Korea. We will explore the UNESCO-listed Ganghwa Dolmen Sites, home to ancient megalithic tombs. After lunch, we will visit the Augustinian Retreat House in Yeoncheon for a time of prayer and reflection. We will return to Seoul for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast we will take a day trip to Suwon to explore the magnificent Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest examples of late-Joseon military architecture. We will stroll along the fortress walls and participate in a traditional cultural activity, such as archery, Hanbok dress-up, or a Korean tea ceremony. After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit a local church in Suwon for prayer and reflection. We will return to Seoul for our farewell dinner and our final overnight.

We bid farewell to South Korea as we depart from Seoul. We leave with unforgettable memories of faith, history, and culture.

*206 Tours Disclaimer:
Occasionally local religious and national holidays, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of events or the missing of certain events/places. Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of events and places to be visited.