🗓️ Day 1 – Arrival & Introduction to Local Taste
Theme: First Bites & Night Shopping
Morning:
- Arrival at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
- Transfer to hotel in the city center (Malioboro or Prawirotaman recommended)
- Check-in and rest
Afternoon:
- Visit Malioboro Street
- Explore street vendors selling batik, sandals, and souvenirs
- Try Sate Kere from street stalls (grilled offal skewers, local specialty)
- Shop for Bakpia Pathuk (sweet bean-filled pastry) at Pathok 25 or Bakpia Kurnia Sari
Evening:
- Dinner at The House of Raminten
- Unique cultural ambiance with traditional Javanese menu
- Optional: Ride a neon-lit becak (pedicab) around Alun-Alun Kidul
- Overnight at hotel
🗓️ Day 2 – Craft Villages & Culinary Journey
Theme: Shop Local, Eat Local
Morning (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM):
- Visit Kotagede Silver Village
- Discover handmade silver jewelry and crafts
- Shop at artisan boutiques and visit old royal sites
- Coffee break at Omah Dhuwur Restaurant
Midday – Afternoon (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM):
- Drive to Kasongan Pottery Village
- Explore traditional pottery workshops
- Participate in a pottery demo or shop for terracotta home decor
- Continue to Bantul Leather Craft Center (Manding Village)
- Find handmade leather wallets, bags, belts, and shoes
Late Afternoon:
- Enjoy a late lunch at Bale Ayu Resto (specializing in local freshwater fish dishes)
- Return to hotel for rest
Evening:
- Explore Titik Nol Kilometer Area and Beringharjo Night Market
- Try local snacks like jenang, getuk, or wedang ronde
- Light shopping for souvenirs and vintage batik
- Optional: Enjoy live angkringan-style dinner at Angkringan Kopi Joss (charcoal coffee)
- Overnight at hotel
🗓️ Day 3 – Culinary Heritage & Departure
Theme: Last Taste of Jogja
Morning:
- Breakfast at hotel and check-out
- Visit a local traditional market like Pasar Beringharjo or Pasar Kotagede
- Hunt for Javanese herbs, jamu, or kitchen crafts
- Early lunch at Gudeg Yu Djum – iconic Jogja dish with jackfruit stew, krecek, and rice
Optional (Time Permitting):
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Quick visit to Taman Sari or Kraton souvenir shops for final purchases
Afternoon:
- Transfer to Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
- Departure
✅ Recommended Shopping Items:
- Silver jewelry from Kotagede
- Batik & Lurik fabric or clothing from Beringharjo
- Pottery from Kasongan
- Leather goods from Manding, Bantul
- Bakpia & traditional snacks for souvenirs
Feel free to contact me for hiring a Jogja Tour Guide
