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Itinerary Colonial Tours - Option IV - Summer
Duration Info DAY - 15 (Galle - Colombo)
Accommodation Info
Location COLOMBO
Meals Info Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Cinnamon Red
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<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel.<br></li><li>Start 4-hour Galle fort and city cycling tour</li><li>The Portuguese and the Dutch use Galle as the main seaport on the island. A lot of historical, archaeological, and architectural colonial remains are there in Galle. Of which the Galle Fort, UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site is the main and the best. It is Asia's largest remaining fortress built by European occupiers. Even today the colonial-era buildings inside the fort, function as villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants without changing their old fashion.</li><li>Galle lighthouse the oldest in Sri Lanka was built in 1848 located in the Galle Fort area. However, the present lighthouse was erected in 1939 due to the old one was destroyed by fire in 1934.</li><li>Then transfer you to Colombo. Approximately 3 and a half hours’ drive.</li><li>En-route explore Barberyn Island Lighthouse in Beruwala,  one of the 4 international lighthouses in Sri Lanka</li><li>10 minutes boat ride from Beruwala coast. You will be able to climb up to the lighthouse. The surrounding view is mesmerizing you.</li><li>Dinner and Overnight stay at Cinnamon Red, Colombo.</li></ul>

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98 36 22 Beruwala lighthouse Beruwala lighthouse <ul>Beruwala lighthouse or Barberyn lighthouse is one of the 4 international lighthouses in Sri Lanka. It is located on Barberyn Island near Beruwala, 20 km south of Kalutara, and a ten-minute boat ride. <br> <br>Established in 1890 and the structure is 33.53 m tall with round, yellow embossed stones. The grand yellow tower stands at the edge of a cliff on the small island, covered with a thick growth of coconut trees. The glass at the tower is the original glass installed by the British in 1928. There is a small stone house next to the tower built during the British period, and some of the equipment used by the British are still to be found in good condition. </ul> 1 B.jpg 2/14/19, 3:40 AM View Edit
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329 32 40 Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site Old town of Galle and its fortifications, World heritage site <p> The World Heritage Site of the “old town of Galle and its fortifications” is a marvellous place to explore. Whether you are a history and archaeology lover or fun holiday seeker the archaeological remaining and villas, antique shops, cafes, and restaurants inside the Galle fort with its ancient glory will delight you. The combination of European architecture with local construction traditions has best displayed in Galle fort. The fort has two huge portcullis main gates. The gate from the land side has inscribed the image of the Dutch Coat of Arms with the year “ANNO MDCLXIX”. The fort and the surrounding area has many historical monuments to explore.</p> <p>They are: </p> <ul> <li>Dutch Reformed Church is also known as “Groote Kerk”, built-in 1640, and its belfry built in 1707 and antiques inside the church.<br></li><li>New Orient Hotel exclusive use of the Dutch Governor and his staff in 17 the century converted to a luxury hotel in 1865<br></li><li>Dutch Government House</li><li>Dutch Commander Residence</li><li>The Warehouse built in the 17th century to store spices and ship equipment that converted to the National Maritime Museum at present<br></li><li>The Old Dutch Hospital</li><li>All Saints Anglican church built in 1871</li><li>Clock Tower built in 1882 The Buddhist temple which was once the site of the Portuguese Roman Catholic church<br></li><li>Galle Lighthouse</li><li>Breadfruit tree (Artocarpus altilis) planted by the Dutch</li> </ul> <p><br></p><p>If you are walking along the ramparts of the fort in the evening before the sunset, at the Flag Rock Bastion in the southernmost end, you will be witnessing the beautiful sunset you will ever witness. </p> 1 B.jpg 4/28/20, 2:18 AM View Edit
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