Java is Indonesia’s repository of history and island culture. The bustling port of Semarang was founded by the Dutch and hints of the island’s colonial past dot the cityscape. Outside the city, Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world, strikes a dramatic pose against a backdrop of four volcanoes. A popular place of pilgrimage and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the massive pyramidal temple towers to a great height. The devout walk up a clockwise path to the pinnacle, passing 2,672 reliefs and 504 Buddha statues along the way.
Shore Excursions
Shore excursions vary by each itinerary and are subject to change.
Dutch Heritage of Semarang
See Semarang’s Javanese and Dutch heritage as you explore its highlights and historic old town.
Borobudur Temple
Behold an enormous 2,000-year-old terraced temple that rises, pyramid-like, amid emerald forests and fields.
Mountain Railway & Coffee Plantation
Explore the Ambarawa antique Railway Museum, ride the rails and visit a local coffee plantation.
Semarang & Hilltop Temples
Explore the historic Gedong Songo temple complex and discover Java's ancient culture.
Mangkunegaran Palace & Prambanan Temple
Uncover Java’s history during visits to a royal palace complex and a UNESCO-designated Hindu temple.
Coffee Plantation & Batik Workshop
Immerse yourself in Javanese culture as you call at a coffee plantation and participate in a guided batik workshop.
