Comprehensive Borobudur and Prambanan Temple Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Borobudur Sunrise & Prambanan Visit

Magelang and Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia on May 7, 2025

4:30am

Pre-Dawn Breakfast at Manohara Hotel Restaurant

Enjoy an early breakfast at Manohara Hotel’s on-site restaurant, located next to Borobudur Temple, offering light Indonesian and Western meals starting from 4am to prepare for the sunrise tour.
IDR50000, 0h30m

5:15am

Borobudur Temple Sunrise Tour

Experience the breathtaking sunrise over Borobudur Temple and explore the intricate Buddha reliefs and stupas in the calm morning light. The site opens at 6am, but sunrise tours start between 5am-5:30am with special access.
IDR75000, 3h0m

8:30am

Visit Pawon and Mendut Temples

Take a short drive to visit Pawon and Mendut Buddhist temples, smaller yet historically significant temples located near Borobudur, open until 5pm.
IDR15000, 1h0m

9:45am

Travel to Yogyakarta

Depart for Yogyakarta city with an approximate 1.5-hour drive, enjoying scenic views along the way.
IDR0, 1h30m

11:15am

Lunch at Mediterranea Restaurant, Yogyakarta

Have a delicious lunch at Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil, known for skilled Mediterranean and Indonesian fusion dishes, open daily from 11am to 10pm.
IDR100000, 1h0m

12:30pm

Prambanan Temple Visit

Explore the magnificent Hindu Prambanan Temple complex, the largest Hindu temple site in Indonesia, famous for its tall pointed architecture and intricate reliefs. The temple is open from 6am to 5pm.
IDR50000, 3h0m

3:30pm

Relax at Alun-Alun Kidul Park

Unwind at the twin southern squares of Yogyakarta city, Alun-Alun Kidul, where you can experience local culture, street food, and unique attractions like the blindfolded challenge, open until late evening.
IDR0, 1h0m

5:00pm

Dinner at Bale Raos Royal Cuisine

Dine at Bale Raos, a restaurant offering authentic Javanese royal cuisine in a traditional setting near the Sultan’s Palace, open from 5pm to 10pm.
IDR120000, 1h30m