Discover iconic Galle

Galle, a vibrant city that embraces its ancient and colonial past, is made famous by its 17th-century Dutch fort, by far the best surviving European fort in Asia. The once sleepy Galle Fort is now a vibrant and bustling area with a distinctively Mediterranean atmosphere.

Visitors can spend a full day exploring its narrow streets and laneways, punctuated with jewellery shops, numerous cafes, restaurants and luxurious villas. The Galle Fort Mosque, the Lighthouse, the Anglican and Dutch-reformed Churches and the Maritime Museum are some of the must-see sites of the region.

Between November to April, visitors have the opportunity to view the largest animal to have ever lived, the blue whale, from Mirissa.

Enjoy a wonderful, delectable journey through the beauty of Sri Lanka, delighting in enticing tastes and savouring the beautiful art of tea.

Explore the wonderful, colourful culture in Colombo meandering down bustling streets dotted with iconic architectural wonders, including the Red Mosque and Fort Station. Whizz down leafy tree-lined lanes in a Tuk Tuk, venturing off the beaten track, delving into a deeper, more authentic city. Stroll around the whirling Pettah Bazaar, a kaleidoscopic shopping mecca brimming with delicious fresh produce, swathes of colourful decorative fabrics, unique items and the wafting fragrance of spices pervading the air.

Tuck into delicious culinary fare on exciting cooking classes and discover the secrets of generations in traditional Sri Lankan cuisine. Learn the art of tea on a beautiful Ceylon Tea Trails Tea experience, and immerse yourself in enchanting tranquil surrounds with views of exquisite tea plantation vistas.

Be captivated by the magnificent Galle Fort, an ancient UNESCO World Heritage Site that is a labyrinth of beautiful cobblestone streets, whimsical charming shops, sublime restaurants and stunning architecture. Lose yourself in the enchanting ambience and atmospheric milieu of this living monument.

 

Day 1-3: Colombo

• Immerse yourself in the colourful, bustling sights and sounds of Colombo.
• Discover an eclectic mix of shiny hotels, office blocks, and neighbouring colonial-era buildings.
• Whizz around in a Tuk Tuk exploring street markets churches, mosques and temples.
• Plunge into Colombo’s enticing street food scene and eat like a local
• Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and aromas of the whirling Pettah Bazaar.
• Explore the Gangaramaya Temple, one of the most prominent Buddhist temples in the city.
• Engage in a traditional cookery demonstration at a private home in Colombo
• Learn about Sri Lanka’s unique cuisines and culinary family styles and venture to the vibrant fruit and vegetable market and choose your fresh ingredients.

 

Day 3-5: Hill Country

• Venture into the serene beauty of the lush Hill Country
• Meandering around exquisite gardens, strolling along the tea trails or embarking on an exhilarating trek.
• Take in vistas of mountain lakes, manicured tea gardens, forests and doll’s house villages.
• Embark on a Ceylon Tea Trails Tea Experience with the resident planter, and discover the age-old tea making process.
• Incredible beauty sweeps across the valleys and hills and tea-pickers select leaves and buds with their nimble hands.
• Appreciate the handcrafted art of tea as you end off your tour sipping on delicious varieties and grades of this delicious brew.
• Relish tea-infused cuisine, treat yourself to tea-based spa treatments and trek on tea-laden trails.

 

Day 5-8: Galle

• Delve into the vibrant city of Galle, an exciting city embracing its ancient and colonial past.
• Savour a delectable cooking class and enjoy traditional Sri Lankan cuisine
• Revel in a scrumptious cooking class that involves shopping at bustling markets for fresh ingredients.
• Cooking up a Sri Lankan storm, and then dine on your very own cuisine.
• Be enchanted in the captivating Galle Fort and delve into streets steeped in history.
• Lose yourself in stunning, classic Dutch architecture juxtaposed with beautiful European buildings.
• Explore myriad top-notch restaurants, gorgeous arts, crafts and culture that line the labyrinth of cobbled streets.
• Visit the Dutch Hospital Shopping Complex, and soak in the ambience as you enjoy the ultimate retail experience

 

Day 8: Departure

• Your wonderful journey comes to an end, and this morning after breakfast you will be driven to Bandaranaike International Airport, to board your international flight onwards.

 

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