b'ClassicGrand Tour India Sri LankaHABARANAof Sri Lanka KANDY 2 2 PolonnuwaraPeradeniyaCOLOMBO 1 +1 2 NUWARA ELIYANanuoya DemodaraDiscover the fascinating heritage of Sri Lanka, fromBERUWWLA 3Yala National Parkancient Buddhist monuments to delicious tea-tastings2by Coach by Railand a chance to see elusive leopards. 1 Nights in Hotel TISSAMAHARAMAYALA NATIONAL PARK SIGIRIYA NINE ARCHES BRIDGEYOUR ITINERARYDays 1 & 2. Overnight to Sri Lanka Day 6. Exploring regal Kandy time to relax, we set out once again in Your Sri Lankan holiday begins with anAfter visiting the Peradeniya Royalsearch of the areas fantastic wildlife. overnight flight to Colombo, via Doha.Botanical Gardens, we arrive at the Arriving on Day 2, we transfer to ourTemple of the Sacred Tooth RelicsaidDay 11. Along the coast to Gallefive-star hotel in the Sri Lankan capital. to hold one of Buddhas actual teeth. Arriving in the historic port city of Galle, we enjoy a guided walking tour Day 3. Uncovering Colombo Day 7. The tea train to Nanu Oya of its colonial sights, reflecting Dutch We get to know the city of ColomboA highlight of your holiday awaits asand Portuguese influence. Later, we on a tour, taking in the Gangaramayawe set off on a scenic journey aboardcontinue to our Beruwala beach hotel.Temple and Independence Square.the tea train through the plantations Later we travel inland to Habarana inof the central highlands to Nanu Oya. Day 12. Unwinding by the oceanSri Lankas cultural triangle. Today is free to spend as you wish in Day 8. Tea-picking and tasting our Beruwala hotel, near to one of the Day 4. Sigiriyas Lion Rock Fortress We learn all about tea today during alongest beaches in the country. The UNESCO-listed 5th-centurytour of a plantation and factory, where fortress of Sigiriya is explored todaywe can pluck the leaves and settleDay 13. Free time in Beruwalaas we marvel at the jaw-droppingdown for a tasting before lunch.Theres a choice of optional excursions overhanging granite rock loomingavailable (payable locally) to go whale-high out of the jungle. After lunch, weDay 9. Demodara by scenic rail watching or visit a turtle hatchery.transfer to Polonnaruwathe ancientTodays train journey takes us across capitalto view the rock shrines.the curved Nine Arches Bridge on theDay 14. Return to ColomboThe whole trip was way to Demodara. Here, we continueAfter a relaxed morning, we travel Day 5. Dambullas Cave Temples by coach to Tissamaharama. mind-blowing and Ill back to Colombo where we have Enroute to Kandy, we stop at thedin ever forget the tigers.n ner at the top of the Lotus Tower.UNESCO-listed Dambulla CaveDay 10. Yala National Park Brian, 2024Temples. Guarded by a giant goldenAn early morning Jeep safari providesDay 15. Homeward boundBuddha, they are believed to havegreat chances to spot leopards,Your holiday concludes with a flight to been inhabited for over 2,000 years. elephants and even crocodiles. AfterLondon Heathrow, via Doha in Qatar.32 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/SLG26'