DAY 1: ISTANBUL – COLOMBO
Our journey begins with our meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. With Turkish Airlines flight TK 730, we take our direct flight to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, at 19:35. The night is spent on the plane with refreshments and rest.
DAY 2: PINNAWALA – DAMBULLA – SIGIRIYA
After arriving in Colombo at 06:10 local time in the morning, we begin our tour with our private vehicle waiting for us. Our first stop is the famous Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, where we can watch elephants bathing by the river. Then, we visit the Dambulla Cave Temple, which fascinates with its gigantic Buddha statues and ancient wall paintings. At the end of the day, we settle in the Sigiriya region. Accommodation: Camellia Resort & Spa (or similar).
DAY 3: SIGIRIYA LION ROCK AND ANURADHAPURA
Early in the morning, we climb the magnificent Sigiriya Rock Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Lion Rock”; from these ancient palace ruins at 200 meters high, we watch the island’s lush nature. In the afternoon, we move on to the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka’s first capital, and visit the sacred Bodhi tree, one of the oldest trees in the world, and the giant stupas.
Accommodation: Camellia Resort & Spa (or similar).
DAY 4: MATALE AND KANDY CULTURAL TOUR
Leaving our hotel, we visit the Matale Spice Garden, where exotic spices are grown, and learn about the production of plants from cinnamon to cardamom. Then we arrive in Kandy, the cultural capital of the island. Here we tour the Temple of the Tooth (Dalada Maligawa), which is very sacred for Buddhists and is believed to house the tooth of Buddha. Accommodation: Royal Kandyan Hotel (or similar).
DAY 5: TEA FACTORY AND NUWARA ELIYA
After breakfast, passing through waterfalls and endless tea plantations, we head up to Nuwara Eliya, one of the highest points on the island. Along the way, as guests at a Tea Factory, we see how the world-famous Ceylon tea is processed and enjoy a fresh tea tasting. In the city known as “Little England,” we explore colonial architecture around Victoria Park and Gregory Lake. Accommodation: Araliya Red Hotel (or similar).
DAY 6: NOSTALGIC TRAIN JOURNEY AND COLOMBO
We start the day with a panoramic Train Journey on one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, on the Ambewela-Badarawela line. Passing through misty mountains and local villages, we arrive in the capital, Colombo. In the evening, we have the chance to see Colombo’s lively streets and modern face.
Accommodation: Fairway Colombo (or similar).
DAY 7: COLOMBO CITY TOUR AND NEGOMBO
In the morning, we take a panoramic city tour in Colombo, visiting Independence Square, Beira Lake, and Gangaramaya Temple. Then we head to the charming coastal town of Negombo, our final stop before the flight. Here we see St. Mary’s Church and enjoy a farewell dinner on the shores of the Indian Ocean and the sunset. Our transfer to the airport begins after midnight.
Accommodation: Jetwing Sea Hotel (or similar).
DAY 8: COLOMBO – ISTANBUL
After completing our procedures at the airport, we depart for Istanbul at 07:40 with Turkish Airlines flight TK 731. We arrive at Istanbul Airport at 14:15 local time and complete our fairy-tale Sri Lanka journey.
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