Bali (Benoa)

Explore landmarks ranging from royal palaces to traditional villages in Bali and a historical hotel in East Java that reflect Indonesia’s compelling past and see much of the countryside while riding in a vintage VW convertible.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

Also, there are numerous steps at several locations on this program, therefore, it is not recommended for guests who rely on the use of wheelchair or who cannot manage steps.

Tag 1: 10. April 2025

After disembarking in Benoa, Bali, you will collect your baggage and proceed through customs, after which you will meet your English-speaking guide. A vintage Volkswagen convertible awaits you outside, which will make for a fun two-hour ride through the countryside to Amlapura, the regency seat of Karangasem District in East Bali. Each VW will carry two guests, the guide and the driver.

Upon arriving in Amlapura, you will pause for refreshments at the restaurant Bali Asli, which offers scenic views of rice paddies and majestic Mt. Agung. You will next visit Puri Agung, one of the residences of the royal family of Karangasem. An exclusive behind-the-scenes of the palace will present a candid look at royal life years ago.

You will then visit the former royal palace Tirta Gangga, a retreat known for its bathing pools, fountains, gardens and ornate statuary. The palace was built in 1946 during the reign of the late raja of Karangasem, Anak Agung Anglurah Ketut Karangasem. Not even 20 years later, it was almost entirely destroyed when Mount Agung erupted. Now renovated, the water palace is once again an extraordinary setting.

Continuing on, you will travel along scenic country lanes to Dukuh Village. There you will browse a museum dedicated to lontar, which are palm-leaf manuscripts inscribed in Sanskrit with spiritual mantras, historical events and religious lore of ancient Balinese traditions. These manuscripts are still used today to provide wisdom and resolutions. You will watch Sanskrit being written and try it yourself if you wish. You will receive a lontar to take home. Its duplicate will be kept in the museum to be reunited with your lontar if you ever visit again.

Back at the Bali Asli restaurant, you will enjoy a family-style meal known as megibung, which Is meant to be shared.

After a leisurely drive in your VW to Ubud, you will check into the Ubud Village Resort, where you will enjoy dinner and spend the evening.

Tag 2: 11. April 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check-out, you will transfer to Subak Guliang, a traditional farming village in the island’s interior. The houses there are architecturally unique as they are based on the Asta Kosala Kosali tradition of house-building, a method somewhat similar to the ancient art of feng shui.

The houses are comprised of compounds in which areas for sleeping and cooking for instance are in separate structures rather than in separate rooms. All those structures are typically enclosed within a wall.

While walking through the village, you can meet and interact with the residents and see how families live and work together on a day-to-day basis. On one of the village farms, you will learn about the staple rice, from planting and harvesting through the best methods of cooking it. You will also gain an understanding of the simple but effective irrigation system Subak. Or you may just sit back and take it all in while enjoying fresh coconut water.

Lunch will be served right in the middle of the rice field with the soft background of traditional Rindik music played on bamboo instruments.

Afterwards, you will visit Penglipuran, a village that the indigenous Bali Aga people inhabit. The villagers still adhere to the strict traditions and time-honored ways that their ancestors followed centuries ago. The experience will provide a contrast to life in Subak Guliang.

Continuing on to Nusa Dua, you will check into the Laguna hotel for dinner and to spend the evening.

Tag 3: 12. April 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to Denpasar Airport for a domestic flight to Surabaya in East Java. Upon landing, you will travel to the Hotel Majapahit for lunch and a heritage tour that will describe the hotel’s illustrious history.

Opened in 1911, the hotel soon gained a reputation for luxury and accommodated European royalty and celebrities such as Charlie Chaplin and author Joseph Conrad. During World War II, the Japanese occupied the hotel and established their headquarters in East Java there.

Following the war, the hotel was renamed the Merdeka, meaning “independence.” Since then, the hotel has been renamed and renovated numerous times. As you will discover, the story of its early history and renaissance is fascinating.

Following the hotel tour, you will transfer to the port of Surabaya and re-embark the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

07:00 Uhr Disembark in Benoa, Bali and board a vintage Volkswagen (2 guests per car + driver and guide)

09:00 Uhr Arrive at Bali Asli restaurant for coffee or tea

09:45 Uhr Drive to Puri Agung Karangasem

10:00 Uhr Begin touring Puri Agung Karangasem

10:45 Uhr Drive to Tirta Gangga Water Palace

11:05 Uhr Begin touring Tirta Gangga Water Palace

11:50 Uhr Depart for the Museum Pustaka Lontar at Dukuh Village

12:10 Uhr Begin touring Museum Pustaka Lontar at Dukuh Village

13:00 Uhr Depart for Bali Asli

13:10 Uhr Arrive at Bali Asli, cool towel and welcome drink

13:30 Uhr Balinese Megibung traditional lunch

14:30 Uhr Drive to Ubud

16:30 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and check-in

TBA Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at Ubud Village Resort or similar hotel

TAG 2

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

08:30 Uhr Transfer to Guliang Village

09:15 Uhr Welcome refreshment in a village compound

10:00 Uhr Walking tour of the village

11:00 Uhr Arrive at a farmstead and learn about farm life

12:00 Uhr Lunch overlooking the rice field

13:00 Uhr Depart for Penglipuran Village

13:45 Uhr Arrive in Penglipuran and begin village tour

14:30 Uhr Drive to Nusa Dua

16:30 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and check-in

Overnight at the Laguna Nusa Dua or similar hotel

DAY 3 – timings below are subject to actual flight time. Below is a sample itinerary

AM Breakfast at your hotel and check out

09:30 Uhr Depart for the Dempasar airport

11:45 Uhr Fly from Dempasar to Surabaya (Flight details TBA – Subject to change)

11:40 Uhr Arrive in Surabaya

12:00 Uhr Drive to Majapahit Hotel Surabaya

12:45 Uhr Lunch at the hotel

13:45 Uhr Heritage tour at Hotel Majapahit Surabaya

15:00 Uhr Drive to the Port of Surabaya

15:20 Uhr Arrive at Port of Surabaya and re-embark the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

April is the beginning of the dry season and sunny days start to replace overcast skies. The temperatures range from 23 degrees (73°F) to 34 degrees Celsius (93°F), except at higher altitudes where it can get much cooler.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Lightweight clothing, comfortable shoes, camera and spare batteries or chargers, sunscreen.

Landeswährung

Indonesian Rupiah (abbreviated to Rp.)

Stromspannung

Voltage in Indonesia is 220 volts, so a transformer will be needed to operate 100-volt appliances. Indonesia the power plug and socket use type C (standard euro plug) and type F also known as “schuko.”

Electrical appliances normally require an adapter that can change the shape of the plug prongs, so be sure to bring a universal plug adaptor. Rural areas may only be serviced with 110 volts.

Gepäck

Guests are permitted to bring 1 piece of checked luggage not exceeding 20kg / 44 lbs. on the flight to Surabaya. One small carry-on is also permitted as long as it fits under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations):

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Guests must carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

Guests should be aware if they require a visa for their nationality for Indonesia.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Hotels

Ubud Village Resort:

Jalan Raya Nyuh Kuning, Pengosekan 80571 Ubud- Bali

The Laguna Resort, Nusa Dua:

Kawasan Pariwisata Nusa Dua Lot N2, 80363 Nusa Dua-Bali.

Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at Ubud Village Resort – Garden Pool Villa

•1 night at The Laguna Nusa Dua – Deluxe Garden View

•Transfers and tours in an air-conditioned vehicle

•Meals and tours per the itinerary

•Entrance fees, donations and parking fees per the itinerary

•English-speaking guide assistance throughout the program

•Domestic economy-class flight between Dempasar and Surubaya (flight details TBA and subject to change)

•Tour director throughout the program

•Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, restaurant staff

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Meals other than those specified as included in the itinerary

•Hotel incidentals including room service, minibar, phone calls, laundry

•Indonesian visa

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Become immersed in the Javanese culture by exploring attractions in Yogyakarta that include ancient Borobudur temple and the Sultan Palace and gardens as a prelude to an enlightening tour of Surabaya.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 – 09. April 2025

After disembarking the ship in Benoa on the island of Bali, you will meet your guide, drive to the airport, and fly to Yogyakara on the island of Java. Upon landing, you will transfer to the Grand Dafam Signature Hotel for lunch.

Later in the afternoon, you will check into the Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta, where you will spend the evening. Dinner will be on your own and the remainder of the day will be at your leisure.

DAY 2 – 10. April 2025

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to Borobudur Temple, which was built in the 8th century during the Cailendra Dynasty. The name Borobudur is supposedly derived from Sanskrit, meaning the Buddhist monastery on the hill.

Although the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia, Borobudur was abandoned for centuries and lay hidden under layers of volcanic ash until English military engineers discovered it in the early 19th century. A massive restoration took place from 1973 to 1984.

Following your exploration of Borobudur, lunch will be served at Manohara, a restaurant on the temple slopes.

After lunch you will tour the surrounding area in a VW automobile. You can expect to see a number of villages and rice fields and stop at Luwak Coffee.

Back at the hotel, you will have time to relax and freshen up before departing for dinner at the restaurant Ramayana Garden. You will then drive to the Prambanan Temple to watch the Ramayan Ballet, in which a troupe of more than 200 costumed performers – including fire dancers – put on the epic Hindu love story of Shinta and Rama. The ringing chimes of a live gamelan orchestra will accompany the performance.

After returning to the hotel, you will spend the night there.

DAY 3 – 11. April 2025

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will drive to Jogja. You will first visit the Sultan Palace, also known as Yogyakarta Palace, a Javanese cultural and political center. Construction started in 1755 on a site between two rivers and the palace was finished just a year later. The palace buildings feature traditional Javanese architecture, much of it decorated with nature motifs.

Continuing on, you will browse Taman Sari, the garden where the former Sultan of Yogyakarta came to rest and meditate. Of the few remaining buildings, the castle-like bathing complex may be the most fascinating.

Following lunch at Sekar Kedhaton restaurant, you will drive to the city of Kota Gede, where you will visit batik factories and watch silversmiths craft their wares. Time will be allotted for shopping.

You will then take the Sancaka train from the Tugu station to Surabaya, riding in executive class. Upon arrival, you will check into the Majapahit Hotel for the evening.

DAY 4 – 12. April 2025

Following breakfast at hotel and check out, you will enjoy an introductory tour of Surabaya, driving past Chinatown, the Old Quarter, the iconic Jembatan Merah red bridge and the Kampung Arab quarter.

Lunch at the Layar seafood restaurant follows, after which you will transfer to the port of Surabaya and rejoin the ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

DAY 1 – timings subject to actual flight time

10:30 Uhr Disembark in Benoa and meet your guide

10:30 Uhr Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport for flight to Yogyakarta

10:50 Uhr Check in at domestic terminal accompanied by local guide

TBA Fly from Denpasar to Yogyakarta (flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:15 Uhr Arrive in Yogyakarta, baggage claim and meet local representative

13:45 Uhr Drive to lunch venue

14:00 Uhr Lunch

15:00 Uhr Drive to the hotel

16:30 Uhr Check in at the hotel

Evening at leisure, dinner on your own

Overnight at Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta or similar hotel

TAG 2

06:30 Uhr Breakfast at the hotel

09:00 Uhr Drive to Borobudur temple

10:00 Uhr Visit Borobudur temple

12:00 Uhr Lunch at Manohara Hotel or similar venue

13:00 Uhr Enjoy a VW Borobudur Tour

15:30 Uhr Drive back to the hotel

16:30 Uhr Free time

17:30 Uhr Drive to Prambanan temple

18:00 Uhr Dinner at Ramayana Garden restaurant

19:30 Uhr Enjoy a Ramayana dance performance

21:30 Uhr Drive back to the hotel

22:00 Uhr Arrive at the hotel

Overnight at Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta or similar hotel

TAG 3

6:30 Uhr Frühstück im Hotel und Check-out.

08:00 Uhr Drive to Jogjakarta to visit the Sultan Palace

08:30 Uhr Transfer by local transport to the palace

09:00 Uhr Visit the Sultan Palace

10:30 Uhr Transfer by local transport to Taman Sari Water Castle

10:45 Uhr Visit Taman Sari

11:30 Uhr Drive to Sekar Kedaton restaurant or a similar venue

12:00 Uhr Lunch

13:00 Uhr Drive to Kota Gede

14:30 Uhr Visit Kota Gede

14:30 Uhr Drive to Tugu train station

15:30 Uhr Board the Sancaka train for a journey to Surabaya in executive class

17:10 Uhr Train scheduled to depart (subject to change)

22:15 Uhr Arrive at Gubeng train station of Surabaya, then transfer to your hotel

22:45 Uhr Arrive and check in at the hotel

Overnight at Hotel Majapahit or similar hotel

TAG 4

7:00 Uhr Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Check out of the hotel

09:30 Uhr Begin touring Surabaya

12:00 Uhr Drive to Layar seafood restaurant or a similar venue

12:30 Uhr Lunch

13:30 Uhr Drive to Tanjung Perak Harbor

14:30 Uhr Arrive at Surabaya Port and re-join your cruise ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Expect it to be quite hot. The average temperatures will be between 26 – 33 degrees Celsius; 79 — 91 degrees Fahrenheit.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Casual comfortable clothes, good walking shoes, a hat, umbrella, insect repellant, bathing suit and sunscreen.

Landeswährung

Indonesia Rupiah (IDR)

Stromspannung

220V. We suggest bringing your own universal travel adaptor for electronic devices.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5. Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and/or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board. Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality. This program takes place solely within Indonesia.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport, and any visas, if required, must all be the same for flight ticket purchase for this program otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle, and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. We would like to take this opportunity to remind all of our guests that it is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotels

Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta

Jl. P. Mangkubumi No.72A, Cokrodiningratan, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55233

Hotel Majapahit Surabaya

Jl. Tunjungan No.65, Genteng, Kec. Genteng, Surabaya, Jawa Timur 60275

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•2 nights at the Hotel Tentrem Yogyakarta or similar hotel - deluxe room

•1 night at Hotel Majapahit Surabaya or similar hotel - classic heritage room

•Transfers including English-speaking guide

•All touring and entrances fee as per program itinerary

•Water on the tour busses

•Meals as indicated in the itinerary

•Economy-class flight from Denpasar to Yogyakarta (direct flights not guaranteed)

•Executive class train journey from Jogjakarta to Surabaya

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Porterage

•Visa fees if required

•Hotel incidentals including mini bar, room service and laundry

• Trinkgelder für Fahrer und Fremdenführer

•Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights.

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Become thoroughly immersed in the cultures of Bali and East Java by visiting traditional villages, a Buddhist shrine, a tea plantation and the colonial city of Malang, all of which will lend great insight into daily life.

Hinweis: Guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 – 10. April 2025

After disembarking in Benoa, Bali, you will meet your guide and transfer to Subak Guliang, a traditional farming village in the island’s interior. The houses there are architecturally unique as they are based on the Asta Kosala Kosali tradition of house-building, a method somewhat similar to the ancient art of feng shui.

The houses are comprised of compounds in which areas for sleeping and cooking for instance are in separate structures rather than in separate rooms. All those structures are typically enclosed within a wall.

Your immersion into the culture will begin by helping prepare breakfast in the kitchen compound. The meal typically includes seasonal fruits, coffee, mineral water and Balinese cookies.

An enlightening walk through the village follows, during which you can meet and interact with the residents and see how families live and work together on a day-to-day basis. On one of the village farms, you will learn about the staple rice, from planting and harvesting through the best methods of cooking it. You will also gain an understanding of the simple but effective irrigation system Subak. Or you may just sit back and take it all in while enjoying fresh coconut water.

Lunch will be served right in the middle of the rice field with the soft background of traditional Rindik music played on bamboo instruments.

Afterwards, you will visit Penglipuran, a village that the indigenous Bali Aga people inhabit. The villagers still adhere to the strict traditions and time-honored ways that their ancestors followed centuries ago. The experience will provide a contrast to life in Subak Guliang.

Continuing on to the town of Ubud, you will check into your resort hotel for dinner and to spend the evening.

DAY 2 – 11. April 2025

After an early-morning breakfast, you will check out and transfer to Denpasar Airport for a domestic flight to Surabaya in East Java. Upon arrival at the Surabaya Airport, you will meet a local guide and drive to the Wonosari Tea Plantation, a vast and beautiful plantation on the slope of Mount Arjuna. There, you will witness tea leaf picking, tea making and other traditional daily activities.

You will then transfer to Sumberawan, a stupa – or a Buddhist shrine – that was discovered in a deteriorated state in 1904 and has since been partially renovated. It is the only true Buddhist stupa in East Java and is believed to date to the 13th-century Majapahit Sinhasari kingdom.

Surprisingly, the stupa doesn’t have a stairway to the small room at the top where the relics of the most important Buddhists would normally be kept. As no relics were found, it is believed that the stupa was built as a place of worship and meditation or possibly to honor a visit by the Majapahit king Hayam Wuruk in 1359. The stupa is mentioned in the epic Javanese poem Negarakertagama, which was written in the 14th century.

Continuing on to the city of Malang, you will begin sightseeing in a becak, a wheeled rickshaw that offers unobstructed views. Stops will be made along the way at the city’s largest Chinese temple and at the Pasar Bunga flower market. Riding down Malang’s central boulevard Alun Alun and through a seemingly endless maze of small alleys will also be memorable.

You will then check into your hotel in Malang for the evening.

DAY 3 – 12. April 2025

After breakfast, you will ride in a rickshaw (2 guests per rickshaw) to a traditional market and purchase fresh ingredients for your hands-on cooking class back at the hotel. You will learn to prepare a Javanese dish that will be chosen based on the seasonal ingredients available at the market.

After dining on your concoctions, you will transfer to the Surabaya port and re-embark the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

07:45 Uhr Disembark in Benoa and drive to Guliang Village

09:15 Uhr Breakfast in a village compound

10:00 Uhr Walking tour of the village

11:00 Uhr Arrive at the farmstead, join a farming activity

12:00 Uhr Lunch overlooking the rice fields

13:00 Uhr Depart for Penglipuran Village

13:45 Uhr Arrive at Penglipuran and begin village tour

14:30 Uhr Depart for Ubud

16:30 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and check-in

TBA Dinner at your hotel

Overnight at Ubud Village Resort or similar hotel

DAY 2 – timings are dependent on actual flight details – below is a sample itinerary

AM Early-morning wake-up call and breakfast

06:15 Uhr Depart for the Denpasar Airport

08:35 Uhr Fly from Dempasar to Surabaya (Flight detail TBA – Subject to change)

08:30 Uhr Arrive at Surabaya Airport

09:00 Uhr Drive to Wonosari Tea Plantation

10:45 Uhr Arrive at Wonosari Tea Plantation for tour

12:00 Uhr Lunch box at tea plantation

13:00 Uhr Drive to Sumberawan Temple

13:20 Uhr Begin tour of Sumberawan Temple

13:50 Uhr Drive to Malang City

14:30 Uhr Becak ride around the city

17:00 Uhr Drive to your hotel in Malang

17:10 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and check-in

TBA Dinner and overnight

Overnight at the Hotel Tugu Malang or similar hotel

TAG 3

Frühstück im Hotel

07:30 Uhr Depart in a rickshaw for the Oro Oro Dowo Market

08:00 Uhr Begin a market tour

09:00 Uhr Ride back to the hotel in a rickshaw

09:30 Uhr Arrive at your hotel and begin a cooking class

12:00 Uhr Lunch at the hotel

13:00 Uhr Prepare for check-out

13:30 Uhr Drive to Surabaya

15:30 Uhr Arrive at the Port of Tanjung Perak Surabaya and re-embark the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

April is the beginning of the dry season and sunny days start to replace overcast skies. The temperatures range from 23 degrees (73°F) to 34 degrees Celsius (93°F), except at higher altitudes where it can get much cooler.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Lightweight clothing, comfortable shoes, camera and spare batteries or chargers, sunscreen.

Landeswährung

Indonesian Rupiah (abbreviated to Rp.)

Stromspannung

Voltage in Indonesia is 220 volts, so a transformer will be needed to operate 100-volt appliances. Indonesia the power plug and socket use type C (standard euro plug) and type F also known as “schuko.”

Electrical appliances normally require an adapter that can change the shape of the plug prongs, so be sure to bring a universal plug adaptor. Rural areas may only be serviced with 110 volts.

Gepäck

Guests are permitted to bring 1 piece of checked luggage not exceeding 20kg / 44 lbs. on the flight to Surabaya. One small carry-on is also permitted as long as it fits under the seat in front of you or in the overhead bin.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations):

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

Guests must carry a valid passport with at least 6 months validity.

Guests should be aware if they require a visa for their nationality for Indonesia.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Hotels

Ubud Village Resort

Jalan Raya Nyuh Kuning, Pengosekan 80571 Ubud- Bali

Hotel Tugu Malang

Jalan Tugu no 3, Malang, East Java

Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. Sollte ein Wechsel in ein vergleichbares Hotel notwendig sein, können Sie dieselbe Wertung und denselben Standard erwarten. Sie werden außerdem über diesen Wechsel informiert. Sofern Sie vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, wird die Übernachtung in einem der folgenden Hotels auf dieser Liste organisiert:

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

•1 night at Ubud Village Resort – Garden Pool Villa

•1 night at Hotel Tugu Malang – Superior Deluxe Room

•Transfers and tours in an air-conditioned vehicle

•Meals and sightseeing per the itinerary

•Entrance fees, donations and parking fees per the itinerary

•English-speaking guide assistance throughout the program

•Domestic economy-class flight from Dempasar to Surabaya (flight details TBA and subject to change)

•Tour director throughout the program

•Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, restaurant staff

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

•Meals other than those specified as included in the itinerary

•Hotel incidentals including room service, minibar, phone calls, laundry)

•Indonesian visa

•Excess or overweight luggage on the flights

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel and natural paths. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Experience the Javanese culture by visiting landmarks such as Borobudur temple and Yogyakarta Palace, exploring a traditional village, watching a Ramayana ballet and riding the train to Surabaya to see its spectacular highlights.

Hinweis: Due to the nature of this program it is not recommended for guests with mobility restrictions. Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

DAY 1 – 10. Februar 2026

Disembark in Benoa, meet your guide and drive to the airport for a flight to Yogyakarta.

Upon arriving in Yogyakarta, you will transfer to the Sheraton Mustika Hotel Jogjakarta for check in, stopping for an Indonesian dinner along the way.

Hinweis: Eat a hearty lunch before departure.

DAY 2 – 11. Februar 2026

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the courtyard of Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia. The name Borobudur is believed to have been derived from Sanskrit, meaning the “Buddhist monastery on the hill.”

Built in three tiers during the 8th and 9th centuries, the temple was abandoned for centuries and lay hidden under layers of volcanic ash. It was rediscovered in the early 19th century by English military engineers, but it wasn’t until the 1970s that a massive restoration took place with the help of UNESCO.

After beholding the wonders of this archaeological site, you will dine at the Manohara Hotel in the temple complex.

You will then drive to Omah Kecebong, a traditional village that lends great insight into the Javanese lifestyle. To become even more immersed in the culture, you can change into a provided Javanese costume, if you wish. It makes for a great photo opportunity.

As you ride through Omah Kecebong in an open-air VW car that holds just three passengers, you will enjoy uninterrupted views of the village and the rice paddies that surround it.

Dinner will be served at the hotel later that evening.

DAY 3 – 12. Februar 2026

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Sultan Palace, also known as Yogyakarta Palace. Considered to be the cultural hub of Yogyakarta, the grand palace complex was constructed between two rivers to protect it against flooding. The setting of this royal palace is quite atmospheric and evokes images of life centuries ago.

Nearby, you will find Tamansari Water Castle, which occupies the site of the palace’s former gardens and the sultan’s hunting grounds. Built in the mid-18th century, its highlights include a bathing complex, pavilions and several lakes.

Lunch at the restaurant Sekar Kedhaton follows, after which you will visit Kota Gede, a suburb of Yogyakarta. Its maze of narrow streets is lined with shops, particularly those for batik textiles and silversmiths. While browsing, you will likely see the artisans making high-quality arts and crafts.

Upon returning to the hotel, you will have time to freshen up before dinner at the restaurant Rama Shinta Garden Resto, which is located in the shadow of the Prambanan Temple. As a special treat, you will watch a highly stylized Ramayana ballet show. Usually performed without dialogue, it tells the epic story of a prince who must rescue his kidnapped wife with the help of an army of monkeys.

DAY 4 – 13. Februar 2026

After an early-morning check out from the hotel, you will transfer to the Tugu train station for your escorted train ride to Surabaya. Along the way, you may dine on the breakfast box that the hotel provided.

Upon arriving in Surabaya, you will enjoy lunch at the Layar Seafood Restaurant.

During the introductory drive around the city, you will see highlights such as Chinatown, the Old Quarter, and the historical Jembatan Merah or Red Bridge, where the Battle of Surabaya begin in 1945. In time, you will stop in the Kampung Arab quarter to explore its bazaar-style market on your own.

Afterwards, you will check into the Hotel Majapahit Surabaya or a similar hotel for the evening. Dinner will be on your own.

Day 5 – 14. Februar 2026

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, you will transfer to the Juanda Airport for a flight to Singapore. The guide will not accompany you on the flight but will assist with check in.

Once you land in Singapore and pass through Customs and Immigration, a representative will meet you for the transfer to the port, where you will re-board the cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with the most up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

TAG 1

13:30 Uhr Eat lunch on board, disembark at Benoa Port, meet your guide

14:00 Uhr Transfer to Ngurah Rai International Airport (Domestic Terminal)

14:20 Uhr Arrive at the airport and check in for a flight to Jogjakarta

16:40 Uhr Fly from Benoa to Jogjakarta (flight details TBA and subject to change)

17:05 Uhr Arrive in Jogjakarta

Transfer to a local restaurant for an Indonesian dinner

Drive to your hotel and check-in

TBA Overnight at Sheraton Mustika Hotel Jogjakarta or similar hotel

TAG 2

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Drive to Borobudur Temple

10:30 Uhr Visit Borobudur Temple

12:30 Uhr Lunch at Manohara Hotel or similar venue

13:30 Uhr Drive to Omah Kecebong

14:30 Uhr Village tour in VW car

17:00 Uhr Drive back to your hotel

19:00 Uhr Dinner will be served at your hotel

Overnight at Sheraton Mustika Hotel Jogjakarta or similar hotel

TAG 3

Frühstück im Hotel

09:00 Uhr Drive to Sultan Palace

09:30 Uhr Arrive at Sultan Palace

10:00 Uhr Visit Sultan Palace

11:00 Uhr Drive to Taman Sari Water Castle

11:15 Uhr Visit Taman Sari Water Castle

12:30 Uhr Drive to Sekar Kedaton Restaurant or similar venue

13:00 Uhr Lunch

14:00 Uhr Drive to Kota Gede

14:30 Uhr Visit Kota Gede

15:30 Uhr Return to your hotel, time to freshen up

17:30 Uhr Drive to Prambanan

18:30 Uhr Dinner

19:30 Uhr Enjoy the Ramayana Ballet performance

21:30 Uhr Drive back to hotel

Overnight at Sheraton Mustika Hotel Jogjakarta or similar hotel

TAG 4

05:00 Uhr Check out, breakfast boxes provided

05:30 Uhr Depart for the train station

05:45 Uhr Arrive at the train station

06:45 Uhr Train to Surabaya

11:00 Uhr Meet and greet

11:15 Uhr Drive to local restaurant

11:45 Uhr Lunch at Layar Seafood Restaurant or similar venue

13:00 Uhr Orientation drive around Surabaya City (Chinatown, Old Quarter, Jembatan Merah)

2.30pm Drive to Kampung Arab

15:00 Uhr Explore Kampung Arab

15:45 Uhr Drive to hotel

Zeit und Ort für Ihr Abendessen können Sie selbst bestimmen.

Overnight at Majapahit Hotel or similar hotel

TAG 5

Frühstück im Hotel

TBA Transfer to the airport for a flight to Singapore

10:15 Uhr Fly from Surabaya to Singapore (flight details TBA and subject to change)

13:25 Uhr Arrive in Singapore

TBA Go through Customs and Immigration

TBA Meet representative outside the baggage claim area and transfer to the port

TBA Arrive at the port and re-embark the ship

Voraussichtliches Wetter

It will be hot and humid. The average temperatures will be between 26 – 33 degrees Celsius; 79 — 91 degrees Fahrenheit.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Casual comfortable clothes, good walking shoes, a hat, umbrella, insect repellant and sunscreen.

Landeswährung

Indonesia Rupiah (IDR). U.S. dollars are widely accepted.

Stromspannung

220V. Bring your own travel adaptor for electronic devices.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1.Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this

equipment with them on their flights.

2.The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3.These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4.Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

5.Guests should bring with them on the flight any paperwork from their doctor and /or specific details that explain the type of device they are bringing on board.Each brand should have a website with paperwork that can be printed for flight.

Luggage Allowance

The luggage weight limit allowed on the domestic flights is 20 kg (44 lbs) per person and the hand-carried weight allowance is 7 kg (15 lbs) per person. Any overweight or excess luggage is the responsibility of each guest.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. This program starts in Bali and ends with the group flying into Singapore. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality for these countries.

VERY IMPORTANT

The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program, otherwise, guests may be denied travel by flight.Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time will result in denial of travel and guests will have to pay for any expenses incurred in order to not proceed with the program.

The above information is subject to change and serves as a guide only. It is the ultimate and sole responsibility of the guest to ensure that they meet the entry requirements for each destination.

If traveling internationally, the countries you are flying to and/ or connecting through may have different document requirements and as such we encourage you to visit the government and airport websites of every country you will be traveling to throughout the journey to familiarize yourself with their requirements.

Hotels

Sheraton Mustika Hotel Jogjakarta

Jl. Laksda Adisucipto No.KM.8, RW.7, Nayan, Maguwoharjo, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55282, Indonesia

Telefon: +62 274 488588

Majapahit Hotel Surabaya

Tunjungan St No.65, Genteng, Surabaya, East Java 60275, Indonesia

Telefon: +62 31 5454333

* Eine Änderung der Hotels findet nur in unvorhergesehenen Fällen statt. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. If you are not notified of any changes before your departure then you will be staying at the hotels listed in this program.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

Three nights at Sheraton Mustika Hotel or similar – Deluxe room

One night at Majapahit Hotel Surabaya or similar hotel – Classic Heritage room

4 breakfasts

3 lunches and 3 dinners including water, coffee or tea and a soft drink

English-speaking guides

Local English-speaking tour escort while in Indonesia

All touring and entrances fee as per program itinerary

Daily chilled refreshments on bus

Economy-class flights per the itinerary

Executive-class train to Surabaya

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten:

Any meals or beverages not listed above

Hotel incidentals including laundry, room service, minibar

Gratuities for drivers and guides

Excess or overweight luggage fees on flights and train

Any visa fees if required

Hinweis: Mehrtägige Landausflüge umfassen in der Regel ausgedehnte und längere Unternehmungen, während kürzere Ausflüge ein moderateres Programm bieten. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 90 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 90 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.

Become immersed in Javanese history and culture by visiting Hindu and Buddhist temples, watching artisans forge kris daggers, exploring the Sultan’s Palace and strolling Yogyakarta’s vibrant, somewhat offbeat shopping district.

Hinweis: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

TAG 1

After disembarking the ship in Benoa, you will transfer to the airport in Denpasar and fly to the city of Yogyakarta in Java. Upon landing at the Yogyakarta International Airport, you will proceed to the Kali Opak restaurant for lunch, after which you will visit the 9th-century Hindu temple compound of Prambanan.

This impressive collection of temples is dedicated to the Trimurti, a concept of Hinduism in which Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the Preserver and Shiva is the Destroyer. They are often referred to as the Great Trinity or Hindu Triad. Easily recognized by its towering and pointed architectural design, the UNESCO World Heritage site of Prambanan is Java’s largest Hindu temple complex.

Later in the afternoon, you will transfer to the Hotel Tentrem for check-in and then dinner. The remainder of the evening is yours to spend as you please. The hotel is located in the heart of the city, an easy stroll from the vibrant district of Malioboro.

TAG 2

Setting out before sunrise, you will drive to the stunning temple complex at Borobudur, the largest single Buddhist monument in the world. This UNESCO World Heritage site consists of six square terraces topped by three circular ones. Two million stone blocks were used to build the temple and with an estimated 2.500 relief panels and more than 500 Buddha statues, it is exquisite beyond comparison.

If you wish to watch the sunrise from the temple’s highest point, you must climb more than 80 steps. However, many easier-to-access areas also offer wonderful perspectives. After watching the sunrise at the spectacular Buddhist monument and then exploring it further, you will travel to the nearby Manohara resort for breakfast.

Continuing on, you will watch the traditional art of kris-making, a skill that UNESCO recognized as a Masterpiece of Intangible Heritage of Humanity. A kris is an asymmetrical dagger with distinctive blade-patterning from its alternating laminations of iron. It can take a month to forge a single piece.

Krises have been produced throughout Indonesia for centuries, but nowhere is the kris so embedded in the culture as in Central Java. Krises are used for display, as talismans, weapons, sanctified heirlooms, accessories for ceremonial dress, indicators of social status and symbols of heroism. Kris-makers do more than forge the weapon, they perform rituals said to infuse the blade with mystical powers. As such, kris are considered to be vessels of spirits, both good and evil.

Following to your visit to the kris-maker, you will enjoy a traditional lunch before returning to the hotel to freshen up and relax. In time, you will begin an exploration of Yogyakarta that presents a side of the city best known to locals. A longtime resident will accompany you on the tour, which begins with a stroll along Jalan Malioboro, a shopping area with stores open 24 hours a day offering everything from works of art to one-of-a-kind curiosities. Your local expert will provide deeper insights into the culture and assist you with shopping, if you wish.

Jalan Malioboro is known for its unconventional approach to life, and chances are you will see street performers as a warm-up to watching a flamboyant cabaret show. In keeping with the theme of being outrageous, you will dine at a restaurant that one of the city’s most famous female impersonators owns. A billboard of this beloved local TV star is displayed at the entrance to the restaurant, which is known for its fabulous Javanese and European cuisine.

One last unusual experience awaits you at a square near the palace, which each evening transforms into a weird, loud and chaotic scene of revelry. Enjoy the colorful spectacle of flashy pedal cars and raucous music before returning to the hotel for the evening.

TAG 3

Following breakfast at the hotel, you will tour the Sultan’s Palace, which is also known as the Kraton. The innermost group of buildings where the sultan resides were built in 1755. As you meander through the palace, be sure to note the ornate reception halls as well as the large open-air pavilion that was erected so that the sovereign could listen to private performances of traditional gamelan ensemble music.

Other noteworthy features include a museum-like room containing the desk at which one of the sultans planned the overthrow of the Dutch colonialists, and the ornate ‘his’ and ‘hers’ entrances decorated with male and female dragons.

Within the grounds of the Kraton, you will also find the Taman Sari, often referred to by its Dutch name of Waterkasteel, which means Water Castle. It was designed in the mid-18th century as a royal pleasure park for the first Sultanate of Yogyakarta and his entourage. It is said that the sultan would sit in the tower and watch the goings-on in the bathing complex while being entertained by his wives.

Next you will visit Kota Gede, a district famous for silver crafting. At a workshop there, you will watch a demonstration of this ancient skill before exploring more craft showrooms in the backstreets of this historic neighbourhood.

Your final visit will be to the Taru Martani cigar factory. Although Java isn’t particularly known for cigars, the factory has been operating since 1918 and produces more than a dozen types of cigars. While there, you will learn much about the process, from drying the tobacco leaves through to rolling and preparing them for export.

Afterwards, you will return to the hotel for lunch and check-out before traveling to Tanjung Emas Harbor in Semarang to board your cruise ship.

Land Program Step by Step

Die Reihenfolge der besuchten Sehenswürdigkeiten kann abweichen, um Verkehrsstaus zu vermeiden. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change. Direktflüge können nicht garantiert werden. Final itineraries with up-to-date details will be provided by the Destination Services Team once you board the ship. Bitte sehen Sie sich Ihre finale Reiseroute genau an, falls weitere Änderungen vorgenommen wurden.

Day 1 – timing will depend on actual flight details

TBA Depart for the airport in Denpasar

TBA Fly from Denpasar to Yogyakarta (Flight details TBA and subject to change)

TBA Arrive at the Yogyakarta International Airport

TBA Depart for lunch at Kali Opak Resto

TBA Lunch at Kali Opak Resto

TBA Depart for Prambanan Temple

TBA Arrive at Prambanan Temple

TBA Depart for the hotel

TBA Check-in at the hotel

TBA Dinner at the hotel

Overnight at Hotel Tentrem or similar hotel

Tag 2

03:30 Uhr Wake-up call

04:00 Uhr Depart for Borobudur temple

05:30 Uhr Arrive at Borobudur for sunrise

07:00 Uhr Breakfast at Manohara resort or similar venue

08:15 Uhr Drive to kris-maker

09:00 Uhr Visit kris-maker

10:15 Uhr Depart for lunch

11:00 Uhr Lunch at Stupa Restaurant or similar venue

12:30 Uhr Depart for the hotel

13:40 Uhr Arrive at the hotel

16:30 Uhr Depart for Malioboro Street

16:40 Uhr Stroll the Malioboro area and have dinner

21:00 Uhr Return to the hotel

Overnight at Hotel Tentrem or similar hotel

Tag 3

7:00 Uhr Frühstück im Hotel

08:00 Uhr Depart for Sultan’s Palace.

08:20 Uhr Arrive Sultan’s Palace

09:05 Uhr Depart for Taman Sari.

09:10 Uhr Arrive Taman Sari

09:55 Uhr Depart for Kota Gede.

10:15 Uhr Arrive Kota Gede

10:45 Uhr Depart for Taru Martani cigar Factory

11:05 Uhr Arrive Taru Martani

11:35 Uhr Return to your hotel for lunch.

11:50 Uhr Arrive at hotel for lunch

13:00 Uhr Drive to Semarang Cruise Harbor. The drive is approximately 3 hours

Voraussichtliches Wetter

Temperatures range from 21 degrees (70°F) to 33 degrees Celsius (90°F), except at higher altitudes where it can get much cooler.

Was Sie mitbringen sollten

Lightweight cotton clothing, comfortable sneakers/sandals, cameras, batteries, chargers, hat, sunscreen, light jacket or sweater for cooler temperatures.

Landeswährung

Indonesian Rupiah (abbreviated to Rp.)

USD are not accepted

Stromspannung

Voltage in Indonesia is 220 volts, so a transformer will be needed to operate 100-volt appliances. Electrical appliances will require an adapter that can change the shape of the plug prongs, so be sure to bring a universal plug adaptor. Rural areas may only be serviced with 110 volts.

Luggage information for the flight

Luggage allowance is 1 checked suitcase with a maximum weight of 20 kgs/ 44/lbs per person. A small carry-on must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a doctor’s certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications, especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type).

3. These documents must be sent to the Land Program Team via the Reservations Team at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which the cruise line nor our local ground operator can be responsible for.

Erforderliche Papiere und Visa

A passport that is valid at least 6 months after travel is required. Please check with your local embassy for any visa requirements for your nationality.

VERY IMPORTANT – The name on your cruise booking, passport and any visas if required, must all be exactly the same for flight ticket purchase for this program, otherwise guests may be denied travel by flight. Please ensure that all documents are identical in spelling to the names provided for your cruise reservation including first, middle and last name. Manifests generated by the cruise line must match your travel documents.

Failure to have the required documents ahead of time or incorrect names on flight tickets will result in either denial of travel or ticket re-purchase and guests will be responsible for any fees incurred.

Anschrift des Hotels

Hotel Tentrem

Jl. P. Mangkubumi No.72A, Cokrodiningratan, Kec. Jetis, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta

*We will only substitute a hotel in unforeseen situations. If a hotel is substituted, it will be similar and with equal ratings and standards and guests will be notified in advance. Sollten Gäste vor Abreise nicht über Änderungen informiert werden, findet die Übernachtung in dem in diesem Programm aufgeführten Hotel statt.

Das Programm für die Gäste enthält:

2 nights at Hotel Tentrem or similar hotel – Deluxe Room including breakfast

Lunch and dinner as specified in the above itinerary

Coffee, tea, juice during breakfast

2 small soft drinks or beer with lunch and dinner

2 glasses of wine with lunch at Stupa by Plataran (Day 2)

Transfers, sightseeing tours, entrances and donations as per itinerary

English-speaking guide assistance throughout the program

Tour director to accompany the group if there are more than 5 guests

Domestic economy-class flight from Denpasar (Bali) to Yogyakarta (direct flights not guaranteed)

Gratuities to guides, drivers, porters, hotel & restaurant staff

Nicht im Programm für die Gäste enthalten

Excess or overweight luggage on the flight

Meals other than those specified as included in the itinerary

Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including minibar, phone calls, laundry, room service

Indonesian Visa

Hinweis: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged

activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. Alle Programme sind jedoch verschieden, und die Teilnehmer sollten sich auf unterschiedliche Straßen- und Wegeverhältnisse einstellen, z. B.: Steigungen, Sand und Kies oder unbefestigte Wege. Gelegentlich wird auch Treppensteigen verlangt. Rollstuhlfahrer und Gäste mit eingeschränkter Mobilität wenden sich bitte im Voraus an die Kreuzfahrtgesellschaft und erkundigen sich, ob die gewünschten Ausflüge ganz oder nur teilweise für ihre individuelle Situation geeignet sind.

Alle Programme an Land sind beschränkt und gelten vorbehaltlich der Verfügbarkeit. Programme, bei denen nicht die Mindestanzahl an erforderlichen Teilnehmern erreicht wird, können gestrichen werden. Die aufgelisteten Preise unterliegen Änderungen aufgrund von unerwartet eintretenden Kostensteigerungen für Transport, Landprogramme und Währungsschwankungen.

Einmal erworben, ist der Preis garantiert und unterliegt keinen weiteren Änderungen. Mid-cruise overland programs must be purchased no later than 60 days prior to your sail date. Stornierungen, die 60 Tage oder weniger vor dem Abfahrtsdatum erfolgen, unterliegen einer Stornogebühr von 100 %.