2-Day Java Tour from Bali Including Yogyakarta and Borobudur Temple

2 Days

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Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Java on an enriching 2-day tour from Bali. Accompanied by an expert guide, absorb the sacred majesty of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Borobudur Temple and Candi Prambanan; embrace the vibrant bustle of Yogyakarta; and gain fascinating insight into the island's artistic traditions at a textile factory and puppet-making center. Enjoy comfortable overnight accommodation and opt to include round-trip airfare from Bali for a convenient experience.

2-day Yogyakarta tour from Bali
Experience the hustle and bustle of Javanese life on a Yogyakarta city tour
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage-listed 9th-century Hindu temples: Borobudur Temple and Candi Prambanan
Visit Sultan's Palace, the seat of Java's most powerful royal family
Overnight accommodation and round-trip airfare from Bali to the island of Java included (if option is chosen)
Overnight accommodation and round-trip airfare from Bali to the island of Java included

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See the sacred temples, exquisite architecture and natural splendor of Java on a 2-day tour of the island from Bali. Depart from your hotel in Bali and fly to the island to begin exploring with an accomplished guide. See the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Borobudur Temple with its beguiling bell monuments; admire the ancient structures at Prambanan Temple; and enjoy a cultural experience at the creative puppet making and fine art centers of Yogyakarta. Enjoy one night's comfortable accommodation and meals indicated by the Itinerary on this enriching cultural excursion. Opt to include flights from Bali at booking, or arrange your own transportation to Java.ItineraryDay 1: Bali - Yogyakarta (L)You'll be picked up from your hotel in Bali and taken to the Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport (also known as Denpasar International Airport) for your morning flight to the island of Java. When you land in the city of Yogyakarta, your guide will meet you at the airport and take you on a sightseeing tour of the city, during which you'll experience the hustle and bustle of Javanese life.Next, drive 1.5 hours north to Magelang to visit must-see UNESCO World Heritage-listed Borobudur Temple, a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist temple. Take a walking tour of this historical, religious and architectural gem, and admire the lush mountain backdrop. You'll then visit Candi Prambanan, another 9th-century Hindu temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dedicated to the Trimurti -- the expression of God as the Creator (Brahma), the Preserver (Vishnu) and the Destroyer (Shiva) - Prambanan is one of the largest Hindu temples in Southeast Asia, and will fascinate you with its ruins that still feature fine contours and intricate stone carvings.After your temple tours, you'll be taken to your hotel.Overnight: Yogyakarta Plaza Hotel or similar in YogyakartaDay 2: Yogyakarta - Bali (B)After breakfast at your hotel, discover Yogyakarta's artistic side on another city tour. Start with a visit to Sultan's Palace, the seat of java's most powerful royal family. Then, stop by a batik factory to see how these fine Javanese hand-printed textiles are produced. Your last stop is a center where the famous wayang kulit leather puppets are intricately crafted by hand. Your guide will explain how the type of theater that uses these puppets has been designated a UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.Your tour will conclude with a transfer back to the airport for your afternoon flight to Bali. When you land, you'll be picked up and taken back to your hotel.Please note: If you'd like to make flight arrangement on your own, please choose '2-Day Java Tour without Flight' option.

2-Day Java Tour from Bali Including Yogyakarta and Borobudur Temple

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