Java (Semarang), Indonesia

Borobudur Temple

See the World’s Largest Buddhist Temple Behold an enormous 2,000-year-old terraced temple that rises, pyramid-like, amid emerald forests and fields. You will travel overland for approximately 3 hours through the “Garden of Java” to reach 9th-century Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is remarkable not just for its beauty but for the symbolism of its design. Borobudur mimics the shape of a lotus and every aspect of it represents Buddhist views of the cosmos. There are six stacked square platforms topped by three circular ones, a central dome, and four stairways that lead to the top. Practically every square inch is covered with sculptural reliefs and there are 504 Buddha statues, making it a popular pilgrimage site. After exploring the temple, you will enjoy an included buffet lunch at the park’s Manohara Restaurant and then return to your ship. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.