6 Days in Yogyakarta: Unveiling Cultural Gems

Anika A

17 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating journey through Yogyakarta, a city rich in history and culture. Discover ancient temples, explore traditional markets, and immerse yourself in the vibrant art scene. Join me as I unravel the hidden treasures of this enchanting Indonesian destination.

Trip to Yogyakarta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Heritage Trail in Kotagede

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

Day 2Market Adventures and Royal Splendor

$80

$ 8

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$10

5 - 6 min

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Unfussy biology museum with educational exhibits, including taxidermy, fossils & animal skeletons.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

4 - 5 min

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11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$10

11 - 14 min

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

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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21 - 26 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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21 - 26 min

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Centuries-old site of worship with a Hindu-style red-brick entrance gate & historic tombs.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

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Known for its specialty earthenware, this village features demonstrations & handicrafts for sale.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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Covered market with vendors selling meat & vegetables, alongside homewares & street food stalls.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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12 - 18 min

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Paintings, workshops & events in a gallery occupying a former theater built in the late 1920s.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

Day 3Museums and Majestic Palaces

$55

$ 3

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Multi-use building hosting contemporary art exhibitions, rock concerts & other cultural events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

5 - 6 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

Day 4Artistic Delights and Prambanan Temple

$120

$ 4

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$10

8 - 10 min

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$10

31 - 38 min

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

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$100

Day 5Art, History, and Reflection

$65

$ 6

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

17 - 21 min

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House museum featuring unique architecture & various paintings from namesake Indonesian artist.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$20

17 - 21 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

21 - 26 min

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

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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13 - 16 min

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Large public mosque with Asian-influenced design & a golden minaret, plus fountains & gardens.

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$15

Day 6Aviation Museum and Iconic Temples

$155

$ 4

Gallery Prawirotaman Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 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.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

81 - 98 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$125

63 - 76 min

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Small museum with exhibits on Muhammad Soeharto, the president of Indonesia from 1967–1998.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$20

Budget breakdown: $499 In total

Activities & Food:$475

Transport:$24