Java Trip Overview
In the morning drive to Borobudur, explore this massive Buddhist Temple- the largest in the world- and discover the incredible history behind its construction. Continue with a visit to nearby Mendut temple. You’ll also visit Pawon temple, a simple yet beautiful monument known for its precise symmetry.
After your lunch at a local restaurant head back to Jogjakarta to explore Jogjakarta old city by visiting the Sultan palace and Taman Sari castle. Next head to the ancient Hindu temples at Prambanan.
Transfer back to Jogjakarta to your hotel.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Java, Indonesia
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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In the morning drive to Borobudur, explore this massive Buddhist Temple- the largest in the world- and discover the incredible history behind its construction. Continue with a visit to nearby Mendut temple. You’ll also visit Pawon temple, a simple yet beautiful monument known for its precise symmetry.
After your lunch at a local restaurant head back to Jogjakarta to explore Jogjakarta old city by visiting the Sultan palace and Taman Sari castle. Next head to the ancient Hindu temples at Prambanan.
Transfer back to Jogjakarta to your hotel.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Borobudur Temple, Taman Wisata Candi Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang 56553 Indonesia
In the morning meet with your local guide and then drive to Borobudur, 42 kilometers west of Jogjakarta. With your guide, explore this massive Buddhist Temple- the largest in the world- and discover the incredible history behind its construction. Comprised of thousands of volcanic and river stone blocks, the temple was assembled entirely by human labor and took more than 75 years to complete. These days, the UNESCO Heritage site is still visible in its full glory- with magnificent carvings and an unusual, yet surprisingly beautiful bulk structure.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mendut Temple, Jl. Mayor Kusen No.92, Mendut, Mungkid, Kabupaten Magelang, Jawa Tengah 56512, Indonesia
Continue with a visit to nearby Mendut temple. Older than Borobudur, this pyramid-shaped temple houses three impressively carved stone statues.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Candi Pawon, Desa Mendut, Magelang Indonesia
Visit Pawon temple, a simple yet beautiful monument known for its precise symmetry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Keraton Ngayogyakarta, Jl. Rotowijayan No.1, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55132, Indonesia
head back to Jogjakarta to explore Jogjakarta old city by visiting the Sultan palace, Taman Sari castle and the bird market.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Prambanan Temples, Jl. Raya Temulawak, Prambanan 55514 Indonesia
Next head to the ancient Hindu temples at Prambanan, located 17 kilometers from Jogjakarta. Built in the 9th century, this collection of sharp, jagged temples features three main inner shrines dedicated to the Hindu trinity: Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. UNESCO named Prambanan a Heritage Site in 1991.
Duration: 2 hours
