This experience combines Yogyakarta's most iconic Borobudur and Prambanan temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites that stand for over 1,000 years, into one well-organized adventure guided by knowledgeable locals. Travelers don't just visit the famous sites; they explore them with deeper cultural insights, specially designed routes, and exclusive photo spots that most visitors miss.Before going to the second destination, you can stop for lunch or coffee at a local restaurant not far from Borobudur or at a restaurant near Prambanan.
1. Identity board: the driver/guide will hold a board with specific text, such as the guest's name, your company name, or the tour name (e.g., "Your Driver/Guide will hold a 'DOVER & WHITE CLIFFS MINIBUS TOUR' board").
2. Contact Information: Remind guests that they can contact the local operator 24-48 hours before the tour date if they encounter any issues. The relevant phone number is listed on their Viator voucher under the Important Information heading.
Pick up at a hotel in the Yogyakarta area and drive to Borobudur Temple, approximately 1.5 hours.
Experience the grandeur of ancient Buddhist architecture as our tour takes you to the first destination - Borobudur Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the world's largest Buddhist monument. The tour gives you exclusive access to ascend the Borobudur monument, where each level symbolizes a different phase of enlightenment. As you climb, you'll discover the intricate world of Buddhist cosmology through the temple's vast collection of relief panels. Perhaps one of the most breathtaking moments of this tour comes when you look out from the top of Borobudur. The temple offers a panoramic vista of the surrounding landscape, which includes lush forests, manicured temple grounds, Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu, and distant hills. It's a sight that encapsulates the serene beauty of Central Java, providing an unforgettable backdrop to your spiritual exploration.
The second destination on our tour introduces you to another facet of ancient Javanese spirituality - Prambanan Temple, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site and the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. Witness the grandeur of Hindu architecture, characterized by tall, pointed structures, intricately engraved with scenes from Hindu mythology. The complex, built in the 9th century, is dedicated to the Trimurti - Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva - each housed in a separate towering shrine. Particularly impressive is the Shiva temple, the largest of the complex, which houses magnificent statues and reliefs, offering profound insights into Hindu cosmology. One of the highlights of Prambanan is the epic tale of Ramayana, masterfully engraved in the series of stone panels around the temple. As you traverse the complex, you'll follow the narrative, depicting the heroic adventure of Prince Rama and his loyal devotee Hanuman, a tale of love, courage, and loyalty that transcends time.
After completing the tour at the prambanan temple,tourist then return to the hotel where they live in yogyakarta.the journey from prambanan to yogyakarta is approximately 1 hour.
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