Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from your hometown
- Prepaid seat assignments
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Surcharges
- Hotel accommodations: (or similar) in double occupancy
- ~ 8 nights: Aug 2 - 10: Koreana Hotel or Four Points by Sheraton Josun, Seoul, South Korea
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- Base Price: 2 Travellers in 1 Room: Queen or King Bed or 2 Twin beds
- Optional - Additional Cost:
- ◦ Solo Traveler: No Roomate
- ◦ Triple Room: Upon Request
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- Full Buffet Breakfast daily at your Hotel
- Two dinners at hotel or local restaurant
- Six lunches and six dinners (Day 03 – 08) included with WYD registration package
- Tour Escort throughout
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Whisper headsets (where needed)
- Official World Youth Registration fee and Program
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Mass daily & Spiritual activities
- Flight bag & PDF Portfolio of all travel documents
Not Included
- Meals and beverages not mentioned, Tips to your guide & driver.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Sunday, August 1: Depart for Seoul
Depart USA for your overnight flight(s) to Seoul. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board.
Day 2 | Monday, August 2: Arrive in Seoul
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.
Day 3 | Tuesday, August 3: Morning visit of Seoul - World Youth Day starts with Opening Mass
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. Later in day attend opening Mass. World Youth Day officially begins with an opening Mass for all pilgrims, celebrated by the archbishop and local bishops, bringing together young people from all over the world in one spirit of faith. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
*World Youth Day begins this evening with Mass.
Day 4 | Wednesday, August 4: WYD in Seoul – Catechesis and Youth Festival
The morning begins with catechesis led by bishops, part of the WYD “Triduum,” helping us to reflect and grow in faith alongside young Catholics from around the world. In the afternoon, we take part in the vibrant Youth Festival, filled with music, testimonies, and cultural events. During the day, pilgrims may also visit the Vocations Fair and the Reconciliation Center and attend Youth Festival events ranging from concerts and speakers to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and fellowship. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
*This evening, we will participate in organized World Your Day events as scheduled.
Day 5 | Thursday, August 5: Seoul – Arrival of the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV !
Following breakfast, you will have a free day to enjoy the many World Youth Day organized events. After the morning catechesis, we prepare for one of the most anticipated moments of WYD: the Welcome Ceremony with the Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV. This powerful encounter opens our hearts to the joy of faith as the Pope greets the youth of the world. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
*Welcome ceremony with the Holy Father to Seoul and special celebration.
Day 6 | Friday, August 6: World Youth Day Seoul: Catechesis and Way of the Cross
We continue with catechesis sessions in the morning, followed by moments of fellowship with other groups. In the afternoon, we join the Holy Father and thousands of pilgrims for the Way of the Cross, a moving prayer that unites us with Christ’s suffering and the witness of the martyrs. Dinner and overnight in Seoul.
*This afternoon enjoy organized World Youth Day events and the Stations of the Cross.
Day 7 | Saturday, August 7: World Youth Day Seoul
Following breakfast, enjoy organized World Youth Day Events. Later in the day participate in the Pilgrimage Walk to Vigil site. As evening falls, we participate in the Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration with the Holy Father, surrounded by the faith and song. Overnight under stars at the Vigil grounds.
*Vigil and Eucharistic Adoration with the Holy Father, followed by Confession and WYD Events.
Day 8 | Sunday, August 8: World Youth Day Seoul – Closing Mass
Today we’ll attend World Youth Day Mass of Sending or Final Mass with the Holy Father. This morning the Pope will concelebrate Mass with thousands of Bishops and Priests, and he will address young people and those who are not so young, to send them out to the world to witness their faith, as the Lord did with his Apostles. Together with pilgrims from every continent, we celebrate the Eucharist and listen to the announcement of the next WYD location. In the afternoon, the Pope Leo XIV will meets with the volunteers in gratitude. Dinner and overnight in Seul.
*World Youth Day – Closing Ceremony.
Day 9 | Monday, August 9: Seoul
Today will be free day to explore Seoul. After breakfast, 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. Later ascend Namsam Tower, pray at striking shrines and beautiful churches such as Dangoggae or explore Gwangjang Market. Continue with visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace, a royal Joseon dynasty palace and Bukchon Hanok Village, a charming area rich in traditional Korean culture. Conclude the day with farewell dinner and overnight in Seoul.
Day 10 | Tuesday, August 10: Seoul – Return Home
This morning, we will transfer to Seoul airport for our return flight(s) home.
*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.
Would you like to arrive earlier or stay later?
Let us know at the time of registration if you would like to arrive earlier, or stay later, than the scheduled tour dates, and pending availability, we will change your airline reservations accordingly, additional fees may apply. Pre- and/or post-stays at the hotel will cost an additional fee. These options should be available to you when registering online, or simply contact us: sales@206tours.com
