Central Java Historical Sites

📍 Semarang Airport – Hotel (89.6 km): 1hr 28 mins

Upon arrival at Semarang Airport. For domestic flights, pick up your luggage and meet with your English-speaking guide outside the main building to start your program. 

Recommended flights (Not included and quoted separately - Tariffs and schedule subject to change without prior notice): Domestic: From  Jakarta to Semarang by Batik Air departing at 11:15 and arriving at 12:25 (daily)

Savor a local cuisine before we proceed our journey. 

On the way to your hotel we  will  explore a bit of  Semarang, a city where Chinese and Dutch legacies intertwine. Boasts a captivating blend of historic architecture, diverse cultural heritage, and delectable cuisine. Its streets are lined with monuments and landmarks, each a testament to the city's vibrant and multifaceted past. A visit  will be made to the historic Chinese Temple, a legacy of the renowned explorer Zheng He (Sanbao). Then, experience the grandeur and mystery of Lawang Sewu, the former Dutch Railway Office, aptly named for its numerous doors and known for its ghostly tales. Afterward you will be privately transferred to your hotel in Magelang. Check in at the selected hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in a luxury five star resort & spa that incorporates an unparalleled collection of remarkable antiques and enchanting buildings; including Central Java icons such as a colonial railway station and historic joglo-villas.

Overnight in Losari

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🥘 Lunch

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Morning time breakfast and day at leisure to adjust with the tropical climate and enjoy the resort’s facilities.

Overnight in Losari

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☕ Breakfast

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In the morning, enjoy an hour walking tour of a local plantation within the resort. The guide will explain everything that’s needed to know about the quality organic Robusta and Arabica coffee grown on the property while walking through the fields. At the coffee shed, witness traditional techniques of roasting and grinding coffee beans. Then enjoy a tasting session of coffee and jamu a Javanese herbal drink. Afterward the rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the resort facilities. 

Rest of the day at leisure.

Late noon time, enjoy a 120 minute treatment of the spirit of Java. With the perfect balance of ancient and contemporary healing traditions brings you the finest therapies from Asia. This experience blends traditional and contemporary Asian therapies, beginning with a natural skin cleanse, progressing to a stimulating Javanese massage, and culminating in a soothing herbal bath – a space to reflect and find serenity.

Overnight in Losari

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☕ Breakfast

📍 Hotel – Gedong Songo (17.5 km): 31 mins Gedong Songo - Ambarawa (12.8 km): 25mins Ambarawa – Hotel (15.2 km): 25mins

Morning time after breakfast, we will drive to Bandungan, gateway to the Gedong Songo Temples. Experience the ancient grandeur of Gedong Songo, a Hindu Javanese temple complex on Mount Ungaran. Built before the iconic Borobudur and Prambanan, sharing architectural similarities with Dieng Plateau temples, this five-cluster complex offers a glimpse into ancient Central Java, with stunning valley views. 

Savor lunch prepared by a local chef, before returning back to the resort a visit will be made to  Ambarawa Railways Museum. 

Step into the past at the Ambarawa Railway Museum, originally Willem I Railway Station, where 21 steam locomotives, including four still in working order, are on display. Notably, you can see two of the original B25 0-4-2T locomotives that served the line a century ago. The museum also features vintage railway equipment, providing a tangible connection to the golden age of Java's rail travel.

Overnight in Losari

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Hotel – OHD Museum (26.6 km): 40mins OHD Museum - Selegriyo Village (12.4 km): 28mins Selegriyo Village - Hotel (30.2 km): 50mins Selogriyo Village parking lot - Selogriyo local resto (1,1 km): 15-20mins walk

Late morning time, check out the hotel and get ready for a different experience still within Magelang Regency. 

On the way a stop will be made to the OHD Museum (Closed on Tuesday), originally a private collection, the Oei Hong Djien Museum opened to the public in 2012. It showcases approximately 2,000 artworks, including paintings, sculptures, installations, and ceramics. The museum is divided into two sections: OHD 1 focuses on historical Indonesian art, while OHD 2 highlights modern and contemporary creations. Visitors can view works by renowned artists like Affandi and S.Sudjojono, as well as serve as a platform for emerging Indonesian artists.

Following your museum visit, savor an authentic local lunch in a peaceful, natural environment. Take a leisurely walk through the greenery path to the restaurant. Then enjoy your meal overlooking the renowned rice terraces, a vibrant agricultural landscape. 

Your resort, located perched on the hills overlooking the iconic Borobudur Temple, offers a tranquil escape that blends luxury with a deep connection to Indonesia’s cultural heritage. This enchanting resort is set amidst lush tropical landscapes and boasts breathtaking views of the ancient temple and surrounding mountains. 

Overnight in Borobudur

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Hotel – Dagi Hill (3.5 km): 8 mins Dagi HIll - Borobudur Temple (800 m): 4 mins Explore Borobudur Temple 30 mins - 1hr walking with stops and stories Borobudur Temple - Hotel (3,2 km): 8 mins

Before the sun rises, we’ll start our journey to witness the beauty of a majestic sunrise at the world-renowned Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the largest Buddhist temple in the world from Dagi Hill. 

Wake up at dawn, join us on an unforgettable journey to one of the most breathtaking spiritual destinations as the sun awakens the ancient temple. Then enjoy a cultural morning with a picnic breakfast, traditional stories, gamelan music, and local crafts. Afterwards, our exploration of the temple will reveal its rich history and intricate architectural features.

no visit is complete without experiencing Borobudur Temple, this magnificent temple is the world's biggest Buddhist monument you must visit at least once in your lifetime.  The monument is a marvel of design, decorated with 2,672 relief panels and originally 504 Buddha statues, surrounded by green area. The architecture and stonework of this temple have no equal. It was built without using any cement or mortar. The structure is like a set of massive interlocking Lego blocks held together without any glue. It is no wonder that Borobudur is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Return back to the resort at noon, rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the resort facilities.

Overnight in Borobudur

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

📍 Hotel - Candirejo Village (6 km): 15 mins Candirejo Village - Hotel (6 km): 15 mins

Take a trip to explore an introduction of a rural Javane’s traditional life. Spend a half-day uncovering the secrets of Candirejo, a quintessential Javanese village nestled amidst lush greenery. Travel its winding lanes by "dokar," observing traditional homes and the rhythms of rural life. Witness the making of cassava crackers, learn about local farming techniques, and be serenaded by the sounds of gamelan. This is your chance to experience the true essence of Javanese village life, with ample opportunities for photography and engage with the friendly villagers, to gain a deeper understanding of their rich cultural heritage. 

After enjoying a traditional Javanese lunch in the village, we will return back to the resort. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Borobudur

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🥘 Lunch

📍 Borobudur - Yogyakarta (66.9 Km): 1 hr 55mins

Morning time breakfast and day at leisure.

At noon time, check out the hotel and meet your English-speaking guide.  You'll then enjoy a private transfer to your final destination, Yogyakarta. Rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Yogyakarta

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast

📍 Hotel - Prambanan Temple (16.8 km): 33mins Prambanan Temple - Ratu Boko Palace (5.5 km): 12mins Ratu Boko Palace - Restaurant (19.8 km): 38mins Restaurant - Hotel (6.6 km): 18mins

Morning and day at leisure.

In the waning hours of the afternoon, experience the awe-inspiring  Prambanan Temple, a 9th-century UNESCO-listed masterpiece and the largest Hindu temple complex of its time. The complex, with its striking, pointed temples, features shrines honoring the Hindu trinity. Later, journey to Ratu Boko Palace, a hilltop sanctuary, where the sunset casts a magical glow. The palace gate, a renowned architectural icon, provides a stunning frame for the twilight view.

Afterward enjoy a dining out at an Asian & Western Fusion Restaurant, before returning back to your hotel.

Overnight in Yogyakarta

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast, 🍗 Dinner

📍 Hotel - Yogyakarta Airport (43 km): 1 hr 5 mins

Breakfast and day at leisure until departure time.  

Meet your English-speaking guide at the lobby's hotel  and proceed with the departure transfer back to the airport for your next destination.

Inclusions:

☕ Breakfast