LIVE24SEVEN // Travel Classical Ceylon: Ten day private locally escorted tour
By far our most popular tour of Sri Lanka, the Classical Ceylon covers some of Sri Lanka’s most popular attractions. Spend ten exciting days in the tropical island nation of Sri Lanka, seeing the sights and sounds of this proud nation. We invite you to join us on a timeless journey that offers you the best of Sri Lanka.
Day 1 - Begin your holiday in the modern and vibrant city of Colombo. It’s full of hidden gems just waiting to be discovered, from the buildings which have been heavily influenced by Dutch and English architecture, to historic temples that offer tranquility and peace of mind within the hustle and bustle of the city.
Day 2- Move move to Habarana, a village wilderness in the centre of the cultural triangle. It’s long established hotels provide every comfort, while having integrated with the surrounding nature.
Day 3- Visit Sigiriya and Polonnaruwa. Known by many names including “The Lion Rock”, Sigiriya is a colossal column of rock nearly 200m high and was a royal citadel for 18 years (477-495) when it was fortified by King Kasyapa.
The second city listed in Sri Lanka’s long line of kingdoms, Polonnaruwa became the kingdom in 1070 AD after the fall of Anuradhapura, the western point of the Cultural Triangle.
Days 4 and 5 - The next two days are spent discovering the regal city of Kandy, with a visit the Dambulla Temple Caves on the way. The Dambulla temple has five caves and 157 statues of the Lord Buddha, as well as many paintings on the ceilings and walls that emphasise the artistic talent of ancient days.
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As the second largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province, Kandy has grown from being a medieval kingdom to a busy city set in forested hills, surrounded by tea plantations and close to the Royal Botanical Gardens at Peradeniya and the Temple of the Tooth.
Day 6 - Take a drive to the hills of Nuwara Eliya. At an altitude of over 1,800m above sea level, this picturesque landscape is known as “Little England” because of the resemblance of its houses to English bungalows, and its cool climate (you’ll find warming log fires in some of the hotels here).
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