Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions.
Solo is the center of art and culture in Central Java. We can find two kinds of palaces, which are Mangkunegaran Palace and Kasunanan Palace that were built with the specific Java architecture which combined the Java and Europe ornaments. Tour to the land of Yogyakarta and Central Java is organized as the following itinerary.
Key Features
Group Size : Minimum of 2 travellers.
Tour Guide : Yes. An experienced tour guide accompanies every trip.
Accommodation : Its all about combining comfort and character - average 3-4 star.
Transport : Private fully air-conditioned minibus/van/car
Inclusions : sightseeing and activities are included.
Departure : Anytime, subject to booking conditions.
Single supplement : Available
D1. Arrival – Transfer in
Arrival in Yogyakarta, meet & transfer to Hotel for check-in.
D2. City Tour + Borobudur Temple + Prambanan Temple – Transfer to Solo
After breakfast at hotel, start Yogyakarta City Tour visiting :
Next transfer to Prambanan Village visiting Prambanan Hindus Temple which was built on 850AD and also quick photo stop at Candi Sewu. Afterwards transfer to Solo for check-in and overnight (at Indah palace Hotel, Solo)
D3. City Tour – Sukuh Erotic Temple + Tawangmangu Waterfall – Transfer to Yogyakarta
After breakfast at hotel, check-out and start Solo City Tour visiting :
Mangkunegaran Palace, Triwindu Antique Market & Radya Pustaka Museum.
Next transfer to Sukuh “Erotic” Hindus Temple which was built on 1437AD some years after Majapahit Kingdom collapsed. The temple has a trapezium shape with similar shape as the Inca temple in Mexico, South America. There are also many erotic reliefs however; they carry on the value of sexual education in a primitive manner.
Afterwards return transfer to Yogyakarta for overnight
D4. Transfer out – Departure
After breakfast, Free time until check-out time and transfer out to airport
What is included in the tour package :
- 3 (three) nights accommodations twin/triple share
-Tours and entrance fees for all of the sites the group attends together, as listed in the Itinerary
-Travel throughout on a private car/minivan/bus with fully licensed driver
-Services of a professional Tourist Guide throughout the tour
-Specified accommodations and meals for the guide and driver
-Return airport to hotel transfer
What is not included yet in the tour package :
-Airfare & airport tax
-Personal expenses, optional tours or additional meals
-Tipping or gratitudes for driver and guide