Arrival & Transfer

• Arrival at Bandaranaike International Airport
• Meet & greet by professional chauffeur-guide
• Scenic drive to Anuradhapura through countryside landscapes

Afternoon

• Check-in at Heritage Hotel Anuradhapura
• Lunch and rest after long travel

Evening – Gentle Heritage Orientation

• Introductory lecture by guide:
  “Rise of Anuradhapura – From Iron Age Settlement to Imperial Capital”
• Sunset visit to Tissa Wewa – ancient man-made reservoir
• Observe traditional village life around tank bunds

Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura
Meals: Dinner

Full Day Heritage Exploration

Morning – Sacred Core

• Sri Maha Bodhi
  • Oldest historically documented tree in the world
  • Living symbol of Theravāda Buddhism
• Ruwanwelisaya Stupa
  • Masterpiece of early Buddhist architecture
• Thuparamaya
  • First stupa built in Sri Lanka

Afternoon – Monastic Complexes

• Abhayagiri Monastery
  • Advanced urban planning
  • International Buddhist university of the ancient world
• Jetavanaramaya
  • Once the tallest brick structure on Earth
  • Discussion on ancient brick technology & proportions

Cultural Insight Session

• Symbolism of stupas, moonstones, guardstones & balustrades

Evening

• Silent walk and meditation opportunity within sacred zones

Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

Morning – Hydraulic Civilization

• Kala Wewa & Jaya Ganga
  • Ancient canal system transporting water over 80 km
  • Explanation of gravity-based water management
• Basawakkulama (Abhaya Wewa)
  • Early reservoir engineering concepts

Afternoon – Urban & Domestic Life

• Twin Ponds (Kuttam Pokuna)
  • Advanced bathing architecture with filtration systems
• Isurumuniya Temple
  • Famous stone carvings and early Sinhalese art
• Royal Pleasure Gardens

Interactive Discussion

• How ancient Sri Lanka achieved:
  • Food security
  • Urban sanitation
  • Climate adaptation

Evening

• Cultural documentary viewing or scholar-style discussion at hotel

Overnight Stay: Anuradhapura

Morning – Mihintale (Birthplace of Buddhism in Sri Lanka)

• Ambasthala Dagoba
• Mahaseya Stupa
• Aradhana Gala (meditation rock)
• Discussion on the meeting of Arahat Mahinda & King Devanampiyatissa

Afternoon – Living Culture

• Village visit:
  • Chena cultivation (slash-and-burn farming)
  • Traditional cooking demonstration
• Introduction to folk beliefs, rituals & agrarian festivals

Evening – Reflection & Closure

• Group reflection:
  “What Anuradhapura teaches modern civilizations”
• Farewell cultural dinner

Morning

• Leisure breakfast
• Optional final visit to local craft markets

Transfer

• Drive back to Bandaranaike International Airport for departure