Sri Lanka 4 days short tour itinerary is ideal for anyone planning a short Holiday in Sri Lanka. Our 3 nights 4 days mini highlights tour showcases some of the wonders of Sri Lanka. Staying at premier hotels the tour gives a fascinating insight into some of the wonders that exist today. Discover Sri Lanka on this 4 days short tour and get known wonders of Sri Lanka.
Touristic Places
Day 01
Airport to Anuradhapura
Meet and assist on arrival at Airport by Lily Tours Representative
Transfer from Airport to Anuradhapura. Anuradhapura, now a UNESCO
World Heritage site, is famous for its well preserved ruins.
Anuradhapura was the first of the ancient capitals of the island
of Sri Lanka continuously from the 4th century BC until 1017 AD.
During this period it was the most stable center of power and
urban life in South Asia. The eight Places of Veneration to see in
Anuradhapura are Atamasthana; Sri Maha Bodhiya, The Bodhi Tree at
the Sri Maha Bodhiya is protected by several other satellite
trees, Abhayagiri Dagaba, Ruwanwelisaya, Thuparamaya,
Lovamahapaya, Abhayagiri Dagaba , Jetavanarama, Mirisaveti Stupa
and Lankarama.
Overnight in Anuradhapura
Day 02
Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa was a great city in Sri Lanka which came in to
prominence during its' brief period of 2 Centuries of Sri Lankan
history. Today is a showcase of the great ancient Sri Lankan
architecture dating back to 12th Century AD. ,which was interwoven
with many Buddhist monasteries and monuments which were built by
the King Parakramabahu I, Later King Nissankamalla ( 1187-1196 AD.
) from Kalinga dynasty also had contributed to the development of
many buildings and monuments at Polonnaruwa.
Overnight
in Polonnaruwa
Day 03
Polonnaruwa | Sigiriya | Kandy
We start a journey to Sigiriya. After the breakfast we climb on
sigiriya lion rock. Sigiriya Rock Fortress, considered one of the
Wonders of the Ancient World, that simply has to be seen to be
believed. Located in the heart of the Cultural Triangle in the
interior of Sri Lanka, Sigiriya is a recognized UNESCO world
heritage site and a major tourist attraction.
Overnight in Kandy
Day 04
Kandy to Airport
Kandy a major tourist destination-is also known as the cultural
capital of Sri Lanka. It was the stronghold of the Sinhalese
kings, who promoted and protected the local culture until the city
fell to the British in 1815. Today a bustling commercial city,
Kandy is famous for the Kandy Perahara-a huge cultural pageant
that takes place in the month of July or August. It is one of the
most colorful processions of the world. Thousands of drummers and
dancers accompanying a parade of ornamented elephants perform in
the streets of Kandy. The leading tusker carries the sacred tooth
relic of Lord Buddha. We can visit in kandy area , Temple of
tooth, Royal Botanical Garden, Lankathilake Vihara, Embekke Temple
& Gadaladeniya Temple.
Evening, travel Kandy to
Airport
