Kotagede Trip

Explore an ancient Javanese village on this trip to Yogyakarta. Take a ride in traditional becak and discover the fascinating heritage of the Kingdom of Mataram Islam.

Kotagede Trip

We'll pick you up from your hotel at 8:30 am and head into the center of Yogyakarta to visit its most important site: the Sultan's Palace, now home to almost 30,000 inhabitants. We'll walk through the streets and encounter the iconic Water Castle.

We then leave Yogyakarta to go to our destination: Kotagede. After a half-hour drive, we'll arrive at the ancient Javanese village, exploring the picturesque streets on the traditional transport, the becak.

This rickshaw will take us around the market, followed by a visit to a batik and silver factory. We will also enter the Royal Cemetery and the ancient Mosque, key aspects of the heritage of the Kingdom of Mataram Islam. You'll learn how Kotagede was its capital in the past.

We'll visit the home of a Javanese family and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional home-made dishes. Finally, we'll return to Yogyakarta and conclude our adventure at your accommodation by 4 pm.