Yogyakarta: Royal Journey

The tour starts in the morning, with pick up at the hotel, then travel to the first destination - Sultan Palace. This palace was built in 1755-1756 and is still inhabited by the royal family. Continue to Taman Sari Water Castle, about 2 km from the Sultan Palace; it is a former royal garden where the former Sultans spent their rest time, with their wives and concubines. It was also a place of refuge during the war. Visit the other palace in Yogyakarta, Pakualaman, which enjoys special legal status from the Indonesian government, granting the position of vice-governor of Yogyakarta to the ruling Paku Alam prince. After lunch at leisure, visit the Kotagedhe area; this is the first capital of the Mataram Sultanate, established on 16th century. Visit the royal cemetery and the royal mosque. In the afternoon, end the day by enjoying a luxurious royal hi-tea ceremony called "Patehan".
Duration: Full day