Day 1 – Explore Solo City & Royal Heritage

Morning

• Keraton Surakarta Hadiningrat – Explore the royal palace and learn Javanese traditions.
• Walk to Alun-Alun Utara (the north square).

Lunch

• Try Nasi Liwet  (legendary rice dish).

Afternoon 

• Explore Pasar Klewer – buy batik or souvenirs.

Evening

• Dinner at Timlo Sastro (famous Solo-style soup).
• If weekend: stroll through Ngarsopuro Night Market for food and crafts.

 Day 2 – Nature & History Around Solo

Morning (1.5 hr drive)

• Head to Tawangmangu (on Mount Lawu).
• Visit Grojogan Sewu Waterfall – scenic nature walk.

Lunch

• Dine at a local mountain-view restaurant (try fresh fried tempe and vegetables).

Afternoon

• Visit Cetho Temple and Sukuh Temple – unique Hindu temples with mountain views.
• Stop by Kemuning Tea Plantation for tea-tasting and photos.

Evening (return to Solo)

• Dinner at Tengkleng Klewer Bu Edi (famous goat bone soup near Klewer Market).

 Day 3 – Prehistory & Local Life

Morning

• Drive to Sangiran Early Man Site (UNESCO) – prehistoric museum with fossils and early human remains.

Lunch

• Stop at a local Soto Gading (Solo’s famous chicken soup).

Afternoon

• Visit Triwindu Market (Antique Market) – browse vintage wayang puppets, coins, and old crafts.
• Walk around Pasar Gede – try local snacks like lumpia, tahu kupat, or es dawet telasih.

Evening

• Dinner at a Wedangan / Angkringan (street stall café) – enjoy tea, nasi kucing, fried snacks in a casual atmosphere.
• If interested: Watch Wayang Orang Sriwedari (traditional live puppet theater).

 Extra Options if you have more time:

• Solo Batik Carnival (check event schedule).
• Batik workshops at Laweyan Batik Village.
• Cycling tours around Solo’s kampung heritage areas.