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Itinerary Culture Tour - Option III - Explore changing culture heritage (Winter)
Duration Info DAY - 14 (Koggala)
Accommodation Info
Location WELIGAMA
Meals Info Bed & Breakfast
Hotel Parangi Weligama Bay
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Created 5/11/20, 6:14 AM

Description

<ul><li>Breakfast at the hotel</li><li>Visit the port city of Galle which is a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site. 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 is 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.<br></li><li>Do some shopping in Galle.</li><li>Dinner and overnight stay at Parangi Weligama Bay</li></ul>

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