3 Days 2 Nights Jogja Surprise (Deluxe Class)

Day 1: Arrival Yogyakarta – Borobudur, Pawon & Mendut Temple

Upon your arrival at Adisucipto International Airport in Yogyakarta, your assigned guide will be waiting at arrival hall to directly escort you on a chauffeured vehicle to the biggest Buddhist monument in the world, Borobudur. Situated in Magelang regency and nestled between the Progo and Elo Rivers, this sacred 8th-century monument with the most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs to be found anywhere in the world is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Proceed your excursions to smaller temple of Mendut and Pawon built earlier than Borobudur Temple during the reign of King Indra from the Syailendra Dynasty. Mendut Temple has bas-relief of Hariti, the symbol of fertility, the patroness of motherhood and protector of children making it popular among local Javanese childless married couples. 1,5 kilometers westward from Mendut is Pawon Temple that contains a Buddha statue. Originally built to keep King Indra’s sacred weapon, the architecture and the relief carved on the wall resemble a blend of old Javanese Hindu and Indian art. Lying exactly in the central point of the straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut temple; these three temples are believed to have a mutual religious relationship. Transfer to your hotel of choice in the city center, check-in and the remainder of the day is free at leisure.

Overnight at The Phoenix Hotel

Day 2: Yogyakarta City Tour & Prambanan

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and pick-up at the hotel lobby at the designated time for a full-day excursion to unfold the history and culture of the city. Visit the 18th-century Sultanate’s palace of Kraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat and the former royal garden of the Sultanate Tamansari Water Castle. Proceed to visit a Batik Workshop to see the making process of this famous fabric and to try your skill in making your own piece of batik. Authentic Javanese cuisine for lunch will be served at one of the best restaurants in the city. In the afternoon, visit the compound of Prambanan Temple which was built in the 9th century AD. The largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia, the temples in Prambanan Archeological Park dedicated to the three great Hindu divinities Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. Transfer back to your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy evening at leisure.

Overnight at The Phoenix Hotel

Day 3: Departure Yogyakarta

Depending on your flight schedule, you will be picked up at the hotel lobby on designated time. Check out and transfer directly to the airport for your onward flight to next destination.