Sri Lanka

SUPERB HIKING & FASCINATING HISTORY

About the tour

Sri Lanka, formerly sharing the same name as the famous Ceylon tea, is a beautiful country not to be missed. After landing in Colombo, we start with a scenic ride to Nuwara Eliya, the “city of light” where the famous tea plantations area. On our way there, we’ll stop at the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage where elephants are well-cared for to protect the species. Have fun with the elephants and get to know what it’s like to care for them. We’ll also make a stop at Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple as well as Ramboda Falls. Then we’ll hop on a full-day excursion here and visit first Sita Amman Temple which is said to be where Sita was rescued by Rama 5,000 years ago. The tea factory and plantations nearby enhance the beauty of this land, producing some of the best tea leaves in the world. We’ll also check out the Gregory Lake, an artificially created lake in 1873 where tourists and locals love to visit. From Nuwara Eliya, we’ll head to Yala via Ella and stop at Ravana Waterfall and Nine Arches Bridge. We’ll also visit Yala National Park to go on a safari ride around the park and meet the beautiful birds here. From Yala, we head to Bentota with a quick stop at Galle for a tour. We’re going to see the Galle Fort which is a historical building built during the Dutch colonial era. Then go on a boat safari at Madu River and visit the gorgeous 64 islands around here. Make a short stop at the Kosgoda Sea Turtle Conservation Project to see how the organization has been working to protect the sea turtles. From Bentota, we’ll head to Colombo for a city tour starting with the Galle Face Green which is a waterfront park with a beautiful view of the sea. Take a relaxing walk on the seaside promenade before we visit Viharamahadevi Park which used to be the Victoria Park that was here to see events by the British Army pre-WWII. Shop for souvenirs and other needs here on your last day before we leave Colombo and go home.

Highlights

• To and Fro Economy Class Airfare Included

• Stay in good 4 star hotels in Europe

• Daily Continental Breakfast

• 13 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Lunches

• 15 Indian Jain/Vegetarian/Non-Vegetarian Dinners

• All Transfers and Tours by Luxury AC Coach

• Schengen Visa Charges and Travel Insurance Included

• Guaranteed Schengen Visa Appointments

• Services of a English/Hindi Experienced Tour Manager

Meals

Daily Breakfast, 13 Indian Lunches and 15 Indian Dinners (Choice of Veg/Non Veg/Jain Food)

Flights

To and Fro Economy Class Flights (into London and out of Milan)

Included in the price

London

• London City Tour with Changing of the Guards

• Ride the London Eye

• Visit Madame Tussauds London

• Daily Indian Lunch and Dinner

• Visit the Windsor Castle and Oxford

• UK Visa Fees Included (with Guaranteed Appointments)

• Visit the Cotswalds UNESCO World Heritage Site

Paris

• Visit to the 2nd level of the Eiffel Tower

• Enjoy romantic cruise on River Seine

• Travel from London to Paris by Le Shuttle

• City tour with a local guide

• Standard Travel Insurance (coverage of USD 50,000 per traveler) throughout Europe

• Multiple Entry Schengen Visa (with Guaranteed Visa Appointments)

Rotterdam

• Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners

• Photo stop at the Atomium

• Free time for Amsterdam Nightlife

• The magnificent Grand Place and Manneken Pis Statue

• Enjoy sights of Amsterdam on a Canal Cruise

• Walk through the world’s largest and the most beautiful floral display at Keukenhof (till 15th May)

Heppenheim

• Daily lunches and dinners

• Transfer through the Black Forest Region

• Visit Cuckoo Clock Making at Drubba

• Visit the Mercedez Museum

Olten

• Ride in the world’s first revolving cable car

• View the magnification Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen

• Witness breath-taking mountain peaks and glaciers at Mt. Titlis

• Orientation tour of Lucerne

• Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners

Innsbruck

• Orientation of Vaduz, the Capital of the principality of Lichtenstein

• Daily Indian Lunches and Dinners

• Visit the Swarovski Crystal Museum and shop

• See the Maria Theresien Strasse and the Golden Roof

Padova

• Daily Indian lunches and dinners

• Enjoy a classic Venetian Gondola ride

• St. Mark’s square by Private boat

Arezzo

• Visit Square of Miracles

• Daily Indian lunches and dinners

• Photo-stop at the Leaning Tower of Pisa

Arezzo

• Guided city tour of Rome

• Visit the Piazza Miachalangelo and witness the view of Florence from the top

• Visit the Duomo in Milan, landmark in Italy

• Visit to Trevi Fountain

• Visit the Vatican City (smallest country in the world)

• Daily Lunches and Dinners