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5
Days Ancient Culture of Java
Tour Code: AKS-11
ITINERARY
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01 = YOGYAKARTA- ARRIVAL |
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Upon
arrival at Yogyakarta's airport - you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Rest of the day is free at own leisure to
explore this "cultural city" at your own pace. |
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02 = YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR & BOROBUDUR (B) |
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Today's
program features Borobudur temple, it is reputedly one of
the grandeur of Buddhist monument rivaling to Angkor Wat.
It has 10 levels to pronounce the sacred number of Buddhist
rituals and moral stories beautifully sculptured on its
walls and balustrades. Next, visiting the near by yet equally
interesting, Mendut Temple with its charming 3-meter tall
Buddha Statue. Afternoon return to Yogyakarta to visit Sultan's
Palace; stroll at the colorful bird market and Taman Sari
(the ruin of Water Palace built by the 1st Sultan). |
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03 = YOGYAKARTA - PRAMBANAN - SUKUH - SOLO (B) |
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Breakfast
at hotel. Next depart to Prambanan temple; this elegant
temple complex was built in 9th Century dedicated to the
ultimate worship to the Trinity of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma.
Visit also the near by beautiful Sewu Temple and Plaosan
Temple. The journey continues to Sukuh Temple, nicely
situated on the slope of Mount Lawu. This is known as
the only erotic temple. Further down to Solo for overnight.
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04 = SOLO - TROWULAN - BROMO (B)
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Breakfast
at hotel. Take short sightseeing to Mangkunegaran Palace
and Triwindu flea market before continuing to East Java.
We will stop at Trowulan village, believed to be the site
of the ruling Kingdom of Majapahit on 12th Century. Visit
its museum, Bajang Ratu and Wringin Lawang. Late afternoon
arrive at Sukapura to check-in at your hotel.
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05 = BROMO TOUR - DEPARTURE (B) |
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Early
morning at 04h00, depart for an excursion to Mount Bromo.
The trip involves a pony ride crossing the sea of sand to
reach the base of Mount Bromo. After the magnificent sunrise
(weather permits) return to hotel for breakfast and shower.
Next, drive to Surabaya to catch onward flight to next destination.
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