Sri Lanka & Maldives
€ 3,230.00 per person ( 13 nights )
Flights, tax, transfers, tour and Accommodation
Fly to Sri Lanka for a 7 day cultural tour of this fascinating island before flying to the Maldives for a relaxing 7 night stay in 4* Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa on an all inclusive basis.
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Day 1 Arrive Habarana Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the 5* Cinnamon Lodge where you will spend two nights in a superior room on a B&B basis. |
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Day 2 Sigiriya & Minneriya Breakfast at Hotel – Morning proceed to visit the Sigiriya This UNESCO World Heritage Site, a spectacular Rock Fortress, is one of Sri Lanka’s major attractions. The most impressive facets of the unique complex are the Water Gardens, the Frescoes of beautiful maidens, the Mirror Wall with ancient graffiti, the Lion platform and the Summit of 1.6 hectares, which was completely covered by buildings during the period of Sigiriya glory. Built by King Kashyapa (477-495 A.D), the “Lion Rock” is a citadel of unusual beauty rising 200m from the scrub jungle. The rock was the innermost stronghold of the 70 hectare fortified town and the base is ringed by a moat, rampart, and extensive gardens. The world-renowned frescoes (originally 500, of which only 19 remain today) which are in a sheltered pocket of the rock approached by a spiral stairway are painted in earth pigments on plaster. The old stairway to the top led through the mouth of a crouching lion but today only the huge paws remain giving an indication of the massive proportions of the head. Remains of the handsome royal citadel are on the summit and several caves for meditation, audience platforms and baths complete the unique site. Afternoon proceed on a sightseeing tour of Polonnaruwa. This medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rose to fame as the capital (10th - 12th century AD) after the decline of Anuradhapura. The entire landscape of the region is punctuated by huge man-made reservoirs, the most famous of which is the Parakrama Samudra or the Sea of Parakrama, larger in size than the Colombo harbour. The monuments are relatively well preserved and give clear evidence of the glory of Sri Lanka's past. Highlights are the Royal Palace complex including the Kings Palace and Audience Hall, the Quadrangle with its concentration of ancient heritage and the spectacular Gal Vihare complex of four massive images of the Buddha, cut from a single slab of granite a highlight of ancient Sri Lankan rock carving. Some of the best examples of the Hindu influence the Temples of Shiva, intricate statues of Hindu Gods, fascinating Buddhist temples, the Lankathilake and Watadage, the Galpotha, the Lotus bath, the Kiri Vihare Dagoba and the remains of a former Temple of the Tooth are other impressive sights. Overnight in Cinnamon Lodge |
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Day 3 to Kandy Breakfast at Hotel – Leave to Kandy En route visit the Dambulla Rock Temple. Climb up to the temple, which was donated by king Walagambahu in the 1st century BC to Buddhist monks. Dambulla is a World Heritage site and is the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s cave temples. The complex of five caves with over 2000 sq. meters of painted walls ceilings is the largest area of paintings found in the world. These caves contain over 150 images of the Buddha, of which the largest is the figure of the Buddha carved out of rock spanning 14 metres. After completing the visit in Dambulla proceed to visit a spice garden in Matale to see the different spices, which Sri Lanka is famous for. Here you will see how some of these spices are grown and processed. You will continue onto the 4* Amaya Hills where you will spend two nights in a Superior room |
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Day 4 Kandy After breakfast proceed on a tour to explore the city of Kandy. A lovely exotic city, the Hill Capital and last stronghold of the Sinhala Kings is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which still retains an aura of grandeur. Encircled by hills, with a tranquil lake in its centre, it is the site of the renowned temple that enshrines the Tooth Relic of the Buddha and the Royal Botanical gardens home to one of the world’s best collections of Orchids. A cultural sanctuary where many legends, traditions and folklore are still lovingly kept alive, Kandy and its satellite villages are the centre of the islands handicraft industry (items of wood, brass & silver) exquisite silver or gold jewellery and precious gems of many varieties including the world’s best blue and star sapphires. Evening proceed to visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in the city of Kandy, Sri Lanka. It is located in the royal palace complex of the former Kingdom of Kandy, which houses the Relic of the Tooth of the Buddha thereafter witness Cultural dance show in Kandy Return to Hotel for your overnight stay |
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Day 5 to Nuwara Eliya After breakfast check out and depart for Nuwara Eliya. En-route visit a Tea plantation and a Tea factory, where the best tea in the world is produced. You will be told all about the process of manufacturing tea. You can also see how tea is graded. Taste a cup of pure Ceylon tea in the factory. Sri Lanka's premier hill resort with a fine bracing mountain climate, Nuwara Eliya is also the heart of Sri Lanka's tea country, producing some of the world’s best tea. The mountain slopes and valleys are a carpet of velvety green tea plantations, interspersed with gushing streams and tumbling waterfalls. Red or green roofed plantation bungalows, English country style homes and hotels with lovely flower gardens, a fine 18 hole golf course and a racecourse gives Nuwara Eliya a decidedly British character – Check-in at St. Andrews 4* where you will spend one night in a Superior Room |
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Day 6 to Colombo After breakfast check out and continue your journey to Colombo. Upon arrival check into the 5* Cinnamon Lakeside hotel where you will spend 1 night in a superior room |
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Day 7 Depart for the Maldives After breakfast check out of the hotel where you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to the Maldives. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred by speedboat to the 4* Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa. Here you will spend 7 nights in a Ocean Front Beach Villa on an all inclusive basis. |
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Day 8 - 13 In Maldives Relax on the beach and soak up the stunning surroundings of the Maldives |
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Day 14 Depart Maldives After breakfast check out and you will be transferred back to the airport for your return flight home |
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Sri Lanka Tour includes Meet & assist Arrival / Departure transfers & tour as per the tour itinerary in air-conditioned private Car or Micro Van with English speaking driver Guide. Accommodation Meal Plan on Bed and Breakfast Basis. Entrance fees: - Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla (FOC), Temple of the Tooth and Cultural dance show . Hotel service charges and Government Taxes. |
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Upgrade to Deluxe Water Villa from €385 p.p Prices subject to availability |
