5D4N Borobudur & Javanese Heritage

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Kulon Progo, you will be warmly met and greeted by our guide at the arrival hall. Enjoy a scenic drive into the city center as you are transferred directly to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day settling in, relaxing, and taking in your first evening at your own leisure in Yogyakarta. Overnight in Yogyakarta.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before starting your journey toward Mount Merapi. Begin the morning driving up to Kali Adem Village to admire the majestic backdrop and natural volcanic scenery of Merapi Volcano. Afterward, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your drive toward Borobudur, passing through lush Salak Pondoh fruit plantations along the way. Arrive at the world-famous Borobudur Temple, the largest Buddhist monument on earth, to marvel at its magnificent stone bas-reliefs and ancient stupas. End your afternoon driving back to Yogyakarta city to visit the bustling Beringharjo Traditional Market and stroll along vibrant Malioboro Street, where you can browse through authentic batik, traditional snacks, Javanese herbal medicine, rattan ornaments, and local handicrafts. Cap off the day with dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for overnight stay in Yogyakarta.

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Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out to visit the historic Kraton, the grand royal palace of the Sultan, followed by the enchanting Taman Sari Water Castle with its ancient bathing pools and secret underground passageways. Continue to the historic district of Kotagede, famous for its heritage silver craft workshops, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, drive to Kasongan Village to witness the intricate traditional art of hand-crafting clay pottery and unique home decor. Conclude your day trip at Parangtritis Beach to enjoy a romantic sunset as the waves crash along the black-sand coastline. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before heading back to your hotel for overnight stay in Yogyakarta.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a day trip to the neighboring royal city of Solo (Surakarta). Upon arrival, visit the elegant Mangkunegaran Palace to discover its vast collection of royal Javanese artifacts, followed by a short stop at the charming Triwindu Flea Market to browse vintage antiques and curiosities. After lunch at a local restaurant, spend your afternoon shopping at Pasar Klewer and Pusat Grosir Solo (PGS), two of Central Java’s premier shopping centers for traditional batik fabrics and clothing. In the late afternoon, drive back to Yogyakarta and stop at a local Oleh-Oleh center to shop for iconic Javanese food souvenirs such as freshly baked bakpia and kue lapis. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for your final overnight stay in Yogyakarta.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and spend your remaining time at leisure packing or taking a final swim in the pool. At the designated time, meet your guide and driver for your private transfer back to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) in Kulon Progo to catch your flight home.

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