Yogyakarta Gastronomy Tour Itinerary (4D3N)
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DAY 1: Welcome to Yogyakarta – A Taste of Heritage
Arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
Private transfer to hotel in the city (suggested: The Phoenix Hotel or a boutique Javanese-style stay).
Welcome drink & check-in
Lunch at Bale Raos ,A royal restaurant serving dishes inspired by the Sultan’s palace. Try Rondo Royal, Bebek Suwar Suwir, and Wedang Secang.
Visit the Sultan’s Palace (Keraton Yogyakarta) Learn about Javanese royal traditions, arts, and food culture.Stop by Taman Sari (Water Castle) for photos and history.
Afternoon Snack (Jajan Pasar Experience)
Visit Pasar Beringharjo to taste: Kue Lupis, Klepon, Getuk, Serabi, and Jenang. Sip Jamu (herbal drink) from a local mbok jamu.
Dinner at Gudeg Yu Djum (Traditional Javanese Dish) Try Gudeg Komplit: jackfruit stew, krecek (spicy beef skin), egg, and chicken.
Enjoy it in a local warung atmosphere. Malioboro Night Walk & Street Food Tour
Try Angkringan-style snacks like nasi kucing, wedang jahe, sate usus, and kopi joss (charcoal coffee).
DAY 2: Sunrise at Borobudur & Culinary Journey Around Magelang
At 04:00 AM Departure for Borobudur Temple ,Sunrise Tour from Punthuk Setumbu (or Manohara for premium access). Light breakfast/snack box with roti gambang & tea.
Explore Borobudur Temple .Guided walk to understand Buddhist history and temple symbolism.
Traditional Breakfast at Dagi Hill Restaurant ,Overlooking Borobudur, enjoy nasi liwet, tempe garit, wedang uwuh.
Morning Visit Candirejo Village Tour and ride a dokar (horse cart) to see local tofu-making, palm sugar production, and cassava chip workshops. Hands-on demo: making your own tempeh or cassava snack.
Lunch at Stupa Restaurant by Plataran , Fine dining with a local touch: bebek betutu, ikan bumbu rujak, nasi merah, and traditional dessert tasting.
Return to Yogyakarta city, rest at hotel.and dinner at Abhayagiri Restaurant (Set on a Hilltop)
Dine with a view of Prambanan and Mount Merapi. Recommended dishes: Ayam Panggang Madu, Sop Iga Sapi, Es Tape Ketan Hitam.
DAY 3: Cooking Class & Souvenir Hunting
Javanese Cooking Class (e.g. Via Jogja Culinary or local home kitchen in Kotagede)
Learn to cook java style traditional culinary includes market visit to buy fresh ingredients.
Lunch – Eat What You Cook! Enjoy your own homemade meal in a traditional Javanese home setting.
Visit Kotagede Silver Village & Traditional Snack Shops ,Shop for local silver crafts and boxed delicacies like bakpia, geplak, and wingko babat.
Transfer to Prambanan Temple.Guided tour of Prambanan Temple. (Optional: Free time for exploring the temple grounds and taking photos.)
Enjoy dinner and relax before the show Ramayana Ballet performance.Return to hotel and take a rest
DAY 4: Leisure Morning & Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and take in the last peaceful moments of your stay in Yogyakarta. You may relax or explore the nearby area before check-out.
Afterward, we’ll transfer you to the airport for your return flight.
Thank you for joining our 4-day Yogyakarta Gastronomy Tour and exploring the rich flavors of Javanese culinary traditions with us. We hope to welcome you again on your next culinary adventure! Let me know if you’d like an Indonesian version or a different tone (e.g. luxury, family-friendly, or youth-oriented).
Price Included
- Hotel pickup/drop-off (sometimes).
- Hotel Accommodation.
- Local food guide (English-speaking).
- 5–7 tastings (e.g., gudeg, bakmi Jawa, angkringan, desserts).
- Bottled water or local drink.
- Cultural stories and street food etiquette tips Market visit (traditional market with guide).
- Ingredients and utensils.
- Guided cooking session (3–4 dishes).
- Printed recipe sheet (sometimes).
- Full lunch or dinner from your cooking.
Our Services do not include:
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal purchases.
- Tips for chef/guide.
- Extra drinks beyond what’s served (e.g., coffee, juice)
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