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Semarang Private Day Trip

Take this fantastic private day trip to Semarang from Yogyakarta and discover the amazing temples and buildings of this city on the island of Java.

  • 10 - 12 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 2 reviews

Embark on a remarkable private day journey to Semarang from Yogyakarta, where you will explore the fascinating temples and architecture of this vibrant city located on the island of Java. This extraordinary outing also includes a visit to the renowned rainbow village!

Private Day Trip to Semarang

Your adventure begins with a pick-up from your accommodation in Yogyakarta at 7 am, where you will enter a comfortable private vehicle for a direct drive to Semarang. After an enjoyable three and a half hour journey, you will reach this captivating north coast city of Java.

Upon arrival, we will commence an engaging guided tour of Semarang, featuring key sites such as the elegant Bledung church. You will admire its striking facade and venture inside to discover more about the city's first Catholic church.

Next, we will visit Lawang Sewu, known as the building of a thousand doors. Here, you will learn about the intriguing history of this extensive structure, constructed by the Dutch in the early 1900s. Following this, there will be one hour of free time for lunch at a local eatery (not included).

The exploration continues with a visit to the vibrant Sam Po Kong temple, a unique site that attracts visitors from different faiths and is one of Central Java's most notable temples.

To conclude our tour, we will arrive at Kampung Pelangi, known as the rainbow village. This lively neighborhood stands out for its decision to color all its homes in bright hues as a means of transforming its image from one of neglect.

The tour wraps up after just over six hours at the location you specified during the reservation process.

Ending Options

You can select to conclude your tour at Semarang Airport, in a Semarang hotel of your choice, or opt to return to Yogyakarta during the booking phase.

Included

  • Pickup from hotel in Yogyakarta
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • English–speaking guide
  • Return to Yogyakarta (optional)
  • Private and exclusive tour, nobody else will be in your group

Not included

  • Admission to Blendug Church (30,000INR)
  • Admission to Lawang Sewu (50,000INR)
  • Admission to Chinese Temple (50,000INR)
  • Food

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Drg. Idha, Bausasran Kel., Danurejan, Yogyakarta, 55211, Indonesia

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