OVERVIEW

Our 'A Morning in Jogja' excursion shows you the history, culture and local flavor of Jogjakarta with visits to two often overlooked sites. You’ll visit the Sonobudoyo Museum which is home to an extensive collection of local artifacts and Javanese handicrafts, showcasing the rich history of the city. Then, bargain for goods alongside the locals at Jogja’s traditional market before returning to your hotel.

PROGRAM DETAILS

This morning at 09.00 AM you will be picked up from your hotel and set off to explore an often unseen side of Jogjakarta.

Begin with a visit to Sonobudoyo Museum. Founded in 1935 and designed by the Dutch architect Kersten, this museum contains over 1200 keris or indigenous daggers. Keris are an important heirloom for Javanese people and usually handed down from generation to generation.  During your museum tour, you will learn more about Javanese culture and discover a great collection of wooden puppets, masks, statues, textiles and old Javanese gamelan instruments.

Continue with a visit to the Sultan's Palace, also known as 'Kraton'. This building, built between 1756 -1790, is a fine example of traditional Javanese sultanate architecture. As you walk through the various rooms and chambers, you will learn more about this aspect of Javanese heritage and culture.

You'll also 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.

Then continue to Beringharjo Traditional Market, Jogjakarta's biggest and noisiest market that dates back to the 18^th century. Here you will get to experience the real life of the local people as they gather to buy and sell produce and daily wares in a lively atmosphere. In addition to food, Beringharjo is an excellent place to buy batiks, sarongs, keris, antiques and other souvenirs.

After your market visit, return to your hotel in Jogjakarta. 

PRICES: Please contact us.

Our A Morning in Jogja Excursion Jogjakarta Services Include:

• Transportation with driver by private air conditioned vehicle
• Service of English speaking local guide
• All entrance fees and activities as mentioned

Our A Morning in Jogja Excursion Jogjakarta Services do not Include:

• Other meals than mentioned
• Other services than mentioned
• Personal travel Insurance
• Gratuities, personal expenses, drinks, and other items.
• Other services not clearly indicated in the Package Inclusion above