Two countries in fourteen days, starting in Seoul and ending in Osaka, with a flight between South Korea and Japan included along the way.

You get the big landmarks in both capitals — palaces, markets, the DMZ — before heading into Japan's countryside for Fuji and Nikko, then down through Kyoto, Nara and Osaka by bullet train.

It's a fast, ground-covering itinerary aimed at people who want a solid first look at both countries rather than lingering in any one place.

What you'll do

• Explore Gyeongbokgung Palace and local markets in Seoul
• Visit the DMZ for a view into North Korea
• Wander the Imperial Palace Gardens and Harajuku in Tokyo
• See Mount Fuji and Kegon Falls in Nikko
• Visit Kyoto's Golden Pavilion and Nara's deer park
• Explore Osaka Castle and its old streets