5 Days in Yogyakarta: Ancient Marvels and Culinary Delights

Anika A

3 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Discover ancient temples, immerse in local culture, and indulge in mouthwatering culinary delights. Join me as I explore the wonders of Yogyakarta!

Trip to Yogyakarta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Hidden Gems and Royal Splendor

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

2 - 3 min

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Gallery Prawirotaman combines luxurios facilities, genuine Jogjakarta's hospitality, and modern - dutch colonial architecture, to become your perfect sanctuary to pamper yourself and explore Jogjakarta.

No time set

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Free

Day 2Art, History, and Delicious Bites

$45

$ 5

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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Indonesian cultural-history museum with masks, weapons & other artifacts, plus puppet performances.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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Colonial fortress-turned-museum with history exhibits on Indonesia's struggle for independence.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

17 - 21 min

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12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Cone-shaped museum featuring dioramas & other exhibits on the Indonesian National Revolution.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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27 - 33 min

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Central Museum of the Air Force Dirgantara Mandala

Exhibits on the Indonesian Air Force, including WWII fighter jets & dioramas showing notable events.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Exploring the Cultural Heart of Yogyakarta

$273

$ 3

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

74 - 89 min

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Dating from the 9th century, this site is renowned as the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$125

7 - 10 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$68

25 - 30 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 4Temples, Satay, and Exotic Flavors

$285

$ 3

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

34 - 41 min

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Expansive, 9th-century Hindu temple complex featuring structures with stone spires & sculptures.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$100

17 - 21 min

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Once buried underground, this historic site offers a semi-excavated 9th-century Hindu temple.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$80

18 - 27 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$80

Day 5Aviation History and Majestic Landmarks

$185

$ 6

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Built in the 18th century, this grand palace is still used by Indonesian royalty.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

11 - 16 min

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Traditional marketplace operating since 1758, with merchants selling clothing, souvenirs & more.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

6 - 9 min

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Art exhibits, plays & other cultural events are held at this venue with gallery space & a theater.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$10

14 - 21 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

12 - 17 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

16 - 20 min

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Fruit, vegetables & spices, plus traditional food & jamu herbal drinks, at a long-running market.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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Handicraft center selling jewelry, batik & souvenirs, with fairground rides & street food vendors.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Mosque with a vivid turquoise facade & rows of lanterns, plus stained glass in the prayer hall.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Architecturally ornate, 18th-century former royal garden with a storied bathing complex.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $805 In total

Activities & Food:$788

Transport:$17