Explore Yogyakarta City with Sultan Palace complex displaying Javanese architecture and hundreds historical objects, continue to Water Castle

Highlights

Yogyakarta City Tour

• Visit Sultan Palace, Water Castle & PASTY bird market
• Drop by to nation’s decades of heritage at Sonobudoyo Museum
• Witness skillful artisan in Batik & Silver making processes

Itinerary

INCLUDED	Private air-conditioned car include English speaking driver Fuel for tours Hotel pick up and drop off services Entrance tickets to Sultan Palace, Water Castle, Sonobudoyo Museum , admission fees, parking fees Local English speaking guide at Sultan Palace Mineral water
NOT INCLUDED	Personal Expenses Food & Beverages Optional program gratuities (recommended)

Description

Yogyakarta City Tour

Start the tour to visit 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. Continue with Sonobudoyo museum where you can learn about the nation’s decades of heritage by viewing  ancient sculptures, fabrics, old ornaments, inscriptions and so much  more. Here, you could learn about all the history of Indonesia. We will  drop by at PASTY, the well-known bird market among locals. We end the tour at Kota Gede where you will be shown the great cultural activities of Batik and the silver craft factories. The travelers could see the skillful artists’ passion in their craft which helps them to create the perfect results.