Tour Introduction

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Classical Treasure 7 Nights 8 Days Round Tour

Cultural / Historical / Archeological

Itinerary

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Day 01       AIRPORT / COLOMBO

 

Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport. Meet, greet, and transfer to Colombo. Arrive at your hotel, Colombo. Afternoon around 1430 hrs. Commence a city tour of Colombo.COLOMBO is the largest city in Sri Lanka. It is also the financial and the commercial capital and almost all the major economic activity is centered around the city. Places of interest include century-old Clock Tower, British colonial buildings, the old Parliament in Fort, and Buddhist and Hindu temples, St. Lucia’s Cathedral, Dutch Reformed Church at Wolfendhall Etc. After the city tour return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay. 

 

Day 02       DAMBULLA / SIGIRIYA

 

After breakfast leave for Dambulla via Kurunegala once called the “Ethugalpuraya” (Elephant Rock City) a Kingdom of Sri Lankan Kings. Arrive at Dambulla to visit the Rock Cave Temples which dates back to 1st Century BC, this is the most impressive cave temple in Sri Lanka. It has five caves under a vast overhanging rock, carved with a drip line to keep the interiors dry. In 1938 the architecture was embellished with arched colonnades and gabled entrances. Inside the caves, the ceilings are painted with intricate patterns of religious images following the contours of the rock. There are images of the Lord Buddha and bodhisattvas, as well as various gods and goddesses. After visiting the Temples proceed to Sigiriya, arrive at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

 

Day 03     SIGIRIYA / POLONNARUWA / SIGIRIYA

 

After breakfast leave for Polonnaruwa to visit the 2nd Capital of Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa was the medieval capital of Sri Lanka from the 11th Century AD. In its time, a 6 km (3 ½ mile) rampart protected the city. Even during the Anuradhapura era, this was an important city because it strategically commanded all the crossings over the Mahaweli River and acted as a buffer against the invading armies. On your visit to Polonnaruwa you will be visiting the Parakramabahu Statue, Quadrangle, Thuparama Image House, Gal Vihara (Rock Temple), Lankathilake Image House, The 12th Century Lotus Bath etc. Polonnaruwa was the capital from the 11th to 13th Centuries, AD with 12 rulers. Of all the brilliant structures at Polonnaruwa, the best known is the Gal Vihara complex. Here are the four mid- 12th century statues cut from a single granite wall ranking among the true masterpieces of Sri Lankan art. On completion return to hotel. Rest of the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

 

 

DAY 04      SIGIRIYA / KANDY

 

After breakfast visit the Sigiriya Rock Fortress and Frescoes. Sigiriya was created by King Kasyapa who reigned between 477-495 AD. The summit of this almost inaccessible rock is 180 m (600 ft) above the surrounding jungle and was the setting for a courtly paradise of elegant pavilions amid gardens and pools. The rock was transformed into a recumbent lion by the addition of a brick-built head and foreparts of which only the paws remain. Broad moats and stone perimeter walls augmented the rock’s natural defenses. In the event of an enemy approach, the outer moat was built so as to flood the entire area between the two moats. Continue journey to Kandy en-route visiting a spice garden and a Batik factory, arrive at your hotel in Kandy. Later in the evening, leave your hotel to witness a erformance of a Kandyan Dance and Cultural Show. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

 

 

 

DAY 05    KANDY / PINNAWELLA / KANDY

 

After breakfast leave for Pinnawela to visit the Elephant Orphanage, which is located on the banks of the Maha Oya. Most of the elephants in the orphanage are raised to maturity after having been found abandoned or injured in the country's jungles. It is interesting to visit at the feeding and bathing time. After visiting the orphanage return to hotel. Afternoon commence a city tour of Kandy. Kandy is the famous city of Sinhala history, culture, religion and pageantry. The Kandyan Kingdom was the last independent state in Sri Lanka. It withstood the onslaught of three invading European armies for over two centuries. Kandy can be explored on foot, with the higher altitude making the climate conducive to long walks. The city is visually rich with its narrow streets lined with character-full old buildings and crowded with people. The Municipal Market has colorful displays of fruit and vegetables, textiles and clothing. The Kandy Lake provides an attractive focal point to the town. On yourcity tour you will visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic, scenic Upper Lake Drive, Gem Museum and Factory, Arts and Craft Center, Kandy Market, Royal Botanical Gardens,University Complex and other places of interest on completion return to hotel. Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.

 

 Day 06      KANDY / NUWARA ELIYA

 

After breakfast at hotel, leave for Nuwara Eliya the heart of Sri Lankan Hill Country, which is renowned as “Little England”. The drive is a climb, steep especially in the latter half and there is a gradual change in the vegetation from tropical profusion to the cool green of tea bushes and pines. Arrive at your hotel in Nuwara Eliya after stopping at a tea plantation and factory. Afternoon commence a city tour. The beauty of NUWARA ELIYA is breathtaking. The early British settler favored its mountainous landscape, cascading waterfalls and sleepy towns nestling into the mountainside. The abundant rainfall, sunshine, cold nights and mists provide the perfect climate for growing tea. As you climb higher the air grows cooler and the clouds get closer. This is one of the best holiday resorts with the most picturesque golf course in Asia. It was a resort site and there are many attractions such as Golf, Tennis, and Horse-back Riding etc. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

Day 07         NUWARA ELIYA / KITULGALA / COLOMBO

 

After breakfast, leave for Colombo driving along one of the most scenic roads passing the St. Clare’s and Devon waterfalls. Arrive at your hotel after visiting the filming site of “Bridge on the River Kwai”. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

 

 

 

Day 08        COLOMBO / AIRPORT

 

 

Breakfast at hotel and leave for airport on time to connect the onward flight to your selected destination.

Tour Map

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Hotels on Offer

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City                    Standard          Superior             Deluxe

 

Colombo                Galle Face Hotel      Galadari Hotel          Cinnamon

                                                                                                                     Lake Side   

Sigiriya/

Kandalama           Hotel Sigiriya            Sigiriya Village          Heritance

                                                                                                                       Kandalama

 

Kandy                     Hotel Topaz                Amaya Hills                 Mahaweli

                                                                                                                       Reach

 

NuwaraEliya        Alpine Hotel              Galway Forest           Grand Hotel

                                                                               Lodge

Service Included on the itinerary

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Accommodation on Half Board whilst on tour.

Air-conditioned private transportation.

English speaking tour guide whilst on tour for all groups of 7 pax and Above.

English Speaking Chauffeur Guide all groups up to 6 pax.

All entrance fees as per the above itinerary.

 

Reconfirmation of return flight.

Porterage and service charges at all hotels.

Meeting and assisting at the Airport on arrival and Departure. 

Service Not included in the Itinerary

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Personal expenses such as Laundry, Telephone Calls, Beverages and other extra expenses.

 

Tips

 

Lunch

 

Permits for camera

Rates

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Note

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