Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and former administrative capital of Sri Lanka and is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life and remnants of a bygone colonial era. Due to its large harbor and its strategic position along the East-West sea trade routes, Colombo was known to ancient traders 2,000 years ago. However it was only made the Capital of the island when Sri Lanka was ceded to the British Empire in 1815. The main city is home to a majority of the Sri Lanka’s corporate offices, restaurants and entertainment venues. On this tour you will visit many of the historical, religious and commercial sites of Colombo including the historic and bustling Fort and Pettah, the elite residential Cinnamon Gardens, the Galle face Green, Viharamahadevi Park and much more.
Anuradhapura
Anuradhapura - is located in the central north part of the Island, it was the first capital and undoubtedly the grandest city of ancient Sri Lanka. It is the home of two world heritage sites. Many places of historical and archeological interest could be visited. Sri-Mahabodhi (sacred Bo-tree), brought as a sapling of the tree under which the Buddha attained enlightenment, it is over 2,200 years old and is the oldest historically documented tree in the world. Brazen palace (2nd cent. B.C.) The 1600 stone columns you see are all that is left of a magnificent multi-storied residence for monks. RuwanweliSeya (2nd cent. B.C). This is the most famous of all the Dagobas. It originally s the perfect "water-bubble" shape that modern restoration has not been able to accurately reproduce. Samadhi Buddha (3rd cent. B.C. one of the most famous statues, depicting the Buddha in a state of "Samadhi" or deep meditation. Isurumuniya rock temple (3rd cent. b.c.) Well known for its rock carving.
Day 01
Katunayake Airport / Colombo
You will be met on arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport by our Ceylon Tours representative who will assist you with your luggage and guide you to your vehicle where our personal chauffeur guide awaits.
Proceed to Colombo (Approximate travel time an hour)
Also visit Gangarama temple.
Overnight stay @ Z Max Fairway (03*)
Day 02
Colombo / Anuradhapura
Breakfast @ hotel.
Transfer to Anuradhapura. (Approximate travel time 05 hours)
Visit Anuradhapura
Dinner & Overnight stay at Lake Leisure Anuradhapura (03*)
Day 03
Anuradhapura / Dambulla Temple (Approximate travel time 01 hours)
Breakfast @ hotel
Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay at Palvehera Village.
Day 04
Polonnaruwa
Breakfast @ hotel. Visit Polonnaruwa.
Overnight stay at Palvehera Village.
Day 05
Sigiriya / Kandy
Breakfast @ hotel
Proceed to Sigiriya rock fortress (Approximate excursion time ½ hour)
Transfer to Kandy. (Approximate excursion time 2 hour)
Overnight stay at Emerald Hills
Day 06
Kandy
Breakfast @ hotel
KANDY full day City tour
Spent sightseeing Kandy including Arts & Crafts workshop, Oriental Market Place, Bazaar and Gem Lapidary.
Visit the temple of tooth relic followed by witnessing a cultural dance show.
Dinner & Overnight stay at Emerald Hills
Day 07
Kandy / Airport
Breakfast at the hotel.
Proceed to the airport in time to meet the departure flight. Clients are advised to be at the airport 3 hours prior to the departure flight time. (Approximate travel time 3 hrs)
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