5 days · 2–14 travellers
Cultural Heart of Java
Yogyakarta, Solo and the great temples
Five days on the classical side of Java — two royal cities, two World Heritage temple complexes, and the workshops that still supply them.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Yogyakarta
Kraton grounds and the Taman Sari water castle.
Day 2
Borobudur
Sunrise on the upper terraces, then the Mendut and Pawon temples.
Day 3
Prambanan
The Shiva complex at dusk, with the Ramayana ballet in season.
Day 4
Solo
A second court city, its markets and its keris smiths.
Day 5
Kotagede and departure
Silver and batik workshops before the afternoon transfer.
What's included
- Four nights' accommodation, twin share
- Private transport and driver
- Cultural guide throughout
- Borobudur sunrise and Prambanan entrance
- Batik workshop with a Kotagede maker
- Daily breakfast, two dinners
Not included
- Flights
- Travel insurance (required)
- Most meals
- Tips