6D5N Yogyakarta Dieng Plateau Solo

Upon arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport of Jogja ( YIA ), meet our representative, transfer to city start visiting the Sultan’s Palace, also known as Kraton. The palace is the central aspect of the Javanese cosmology by being at the centre of the Mt Merapi and Parangtritis Beach lines. This building constructed between 1756 –1790 is a fine example of traditional Javanese sultanate architecture. Next visit the adjacent Taman Sari, water palace and garden. This addition to the royal complex was built over 200 years ago by the first Sultan with bathing pools for his harem.  Next to Kota Gede where you will be shown the great cultural activities of Batik and the silver craft factories. Lunch & dinner at local restaurant. Check in Hotel.

After breakfast, check out hotel proceed to Dieng Plateau in Wonosobo, is a site that offers a blend of nature, heritage, and memorable tourist sites. Watch as the clouds slowly descend on the cascading ridges of the surrounding mountains. Feel the cool wind gently touching your cheeks like a welcome kiss from Mother Nature. Explore the Arjuna cluster located at the heart of the plateau where you'll find intact structures that withstood the test of time. The small shrines were built as monuments dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva. Witness the breathtaking scenery as you explore Sikidang Crater and Color Lake from the view point. Lunch and Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel in Wonosobo, check in and free program.

After breakfast, check out hotel and proceed to Borobudur Temple. Lunch at local restaurant. Next drive to the slope of Mount Merapi. On the way visit Salak Pondoh Fruit Plantation.  Explore the beauty of Mount Merapi by Jeep ( 4X4 ) to see Kaliadem Banker, Mini Museum “Sisa Hartaku”, Elien Stone. Back to city and visit Malioboro. Enjoying shopping experience, hunting exclusive souvenirs of Jogja, tourists may walk on foot along the arcades of Malioboro Street and cetralled at TERAS Malioboro. There are many vendors selling their merchandises, ranging from such local handicrafts as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppet, bamboo handicrafts (key holder, ornament lamp, and others) as well as blangkon (Javanese / Jogjanese traditional cap) and silver goods to general little things that you may find in other trading places. Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel in Yogyakarta, check in and free program.

After breakfast, check out hotel and proceed to the sister city of Jogja, Solo City. We take you to Mangkunegaran Palace, Next to Karanganyar and visit Jumog Waterfall and then visit Cetho & Sukuh temples. Lunch at local restaurant.  Afterward visit Kampoeng Batik Laweyan ( see Batik making process ) or  Shopping at Triwindu Market / Pasar Klewer or to PGS ( Pusat Grosir Solo ) or to Solo Grand Mall   ( all shopping program ). Dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel in Solo, check in and free program.

After breakfast, check out hotel and we back to Yogyakarta City and visit the biggest Hindu temple in Asia which is Prambanan Temple then Plaosan Temple. After exploring this 9th century temple and learn more about the history, continue to visit Pengger Pine Forest. Lunch at local restaurant. Afterward drive to Parangtritis beach, enjoy Parang Kusumo Gumuk Pasir ( Sand Dune ) & Parangtritis Beach sunset. On the way back to city, dinner at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel, check in & overnight at hotel.

Breakfast & Check out hotel. Transfer to airport for your next destination.

HOTELS ENVISAGED :

• Yogyakarta      : SANTIKA PREMIERE 4* / Similar
• Wonosobo       : Dafam Wonosobo 3* / Similar
• Solo                  : Swissbell Inn Solo 4* / Similar