Pearl Ceylon Travels

Cultural & Historic

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Discover the heart of Sri Lanka’s ancient civilization with this 5-day Cultural & Historic Tour — a journey through timeless temples, royal cities, and living heritage.

Begin your exploration in the sacred city of Anuradhapura, the island’s first kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where massive stupas, royal palaces, and the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi Tree tell stories that date back over 2,000 years. Continue to Polonnaruwa, the medieval capital rich with stone temples and ancient art, and climb the iconic Sigiriya Rock Fortress, an architectural wonder rising above the jungle.

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Itinerary

Welcome to Sri Lanka! Meet your Pearl Ceylon Tours representative at the airport and begin your journey to Anuradhapura, the island’s first capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore Ruwanwelisaya Stupa, the Sacred Bo Tree (Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi), and Isurumuniya Temple, discovering 2,000 years of Buddhist history.

Travel to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka’s medieval capital known for its stone-carved temples, royal palaces, and massive Buddha statues.
Later, continue to Sigiriya, the heart of Sri Lanka’s cultural triangle.

Morning climb to the breathtaking Sigiriya Rock Fortress, the 8th Wonder of the World.
Then visit Dambulla Cave Temple, one of Asia’s most stunning cave complexes filled with Buddha statues and murals.
Evening transfer to Kandy, the island’s cultural capital.

After breakfast, visit the sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic (Sri Dalada Maligawa) — the most important Buddhist temple in Sri Lanka.
Explore Kandy Lake, Royal Botanical Gardens, and in the evening, enjoy a traditional cultural dance show

Travel south to Galle, a city of historical charm and colonial architecture.
Walk through the Galle Dutch Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, filled with cobblestone lanes, ocean-view cafés, and old churches.

After breakfast, head to Colombo for a short city tour — visit Independence Square, Galle Face, and shopping areas before your airport departure.