A cultural journey through one of Asia’s most captivating islands, designed for travellers who seek more than a conventional holiday. The itinerary explores the many faces of Sri Lanka: the colonial streets of Galle, the tea country around Ella and Nuwara Eliya, Kandy and the Temple of the Tooth, the ancient capitals of the Cultural Triangle and the coast at Negombo. UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the scenic train from Ella to Nanu Oya, Buddhist temples and time to rest, at a relaxed pace: two nights in most places, so that each stop can be enjoyed without rushing. Included: 9 nights in the proposed hotels (double or twin room), breakfast and dinner every day, private transport, a local English-speaking guide, entrance fees to Sigiriya, Polonnaruwa, Dambulla and the Temple of the Tooth, a Kandyan performance, a tea-factory visit and the cultural accompaniment of Nipunì W. Dissanayake in Italian, English and Sinhala. Dates: 19 February – 2 March 2027 (dates indicative · in development); land programme 20 February – 1 March, with departure from the UK/Europe on 19 February Duration: 10 days / 9 nights in Sri Lanka Route: Colombo • Unawatuna/Galle • Ella • Nuwara Eliya • Kandy • Matale • Sigiriya • Polonnaruwa • Dambulla • Negombo Price: available on request. Minimum 10 participants. International flights not included. Write to office@global-dec.com to receive the full programme and the registration documents.