10 Days in Yogyakarta: Ancient Marvels and Authentic Delights

Luke Boongird

10 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure to Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and mouthwatering cuisine. Explore ancient temples, visit museums, indulge in local delicacies, and experience the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

Trip to Yogyakarta

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling Hidden Gems and Artistic Delights

$71

$ 4

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

12 - 15 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

24 - 29 min

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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10 - 12 min

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Partly restored, 18th-century house of the emperor, with mazelike rooms & traces of former gardens.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 2Royal Retreats and Beachside Bliss

$64

$ 4

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$11

117 - 141 min

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White-sand beach surrounded by cliffs & greenery, with a single iconic tree popular for photo ops.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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20 - 24 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

18 - 22 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 3Culinary Delights and Architectural Wonders

$60

$ 4

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

11 - 16 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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Monumental gateway to a former imperial stronghold, with a lookout & footpath on the wall above.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 4Gastronomic Journey and Historical Treasures

$78

$ 2

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$15

7 - 9 min

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$11

1 - 2 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

7 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 5Sunrise at Borobudur and Cultural Landmarks

$152

$ 3

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

69 - 83 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

8 - 11 min

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

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$94

59 - 71 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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14 - 17 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

8 - 11 min

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

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$21

Day 6Local Flavors and Family Fun

$75

$ 4

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

6 - 9 min

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Theme park with rides for kids & adults, including a large observation wheel, ziplines & Segways.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$23

17 - 21 min

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Natural attraction featuring colorful flower beds, animals, scenic photo spots & a restaurant.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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6 - 8 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$21

7 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Coffee Culture and Cultural Immersion

$78

$ 2

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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7 - 9 min

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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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12 - 17 min

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Popular children's education center offering a variety of interactive exhibits & scientific games.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$11

6 - 9 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$21

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

Day 8Fried Chicken Feast and Cultural Exploration

$64

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

9 - 14 min

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

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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8 - 12 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$11

6 - 9 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$15

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 9Minang Cuisine and Aviation History

$70

$ 2

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$15

5 - 8 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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$11

20 - 24 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.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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18 - 27 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$18

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Day 10Temples and Nostalgic Tastes

$139

$ 4

Meliá Purosani Yogyakarta

Depart from your stay 🏨

37 - 45 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$12

7 - 9 min

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

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

17 - 21 min

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

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

9 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $872 In total

Activities & Food:$847

Transport:$26