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Step into the eco-tourism haven of Trincomalee offering exceptional opportunities for bird watching, whale watching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sunbathing on some of the world’s most magnificent beaches. For an overview, first stop by the Ko?esvaram Temple, with a recorded history from the 3rd century CE and Fort Frederick. Several Buddhist Temples include the famous Seruwila Mangala Raja Maha Vihara, which you’ll find just south of town, dating back to the 2nd Century BC. And the Naval Base Tour is not to be missed. Strolling around the shops in town look for lace, batik and other local handiwork.

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The following Shore Excursions are available for this port on this cruise, and may be reserved beginning 240 days before the cruise begins for guests receiving Concierge amenities, and 180 days before the cruise begins for all other guests. Guests receiving Concierge amenities will receive a 5% discount off of the prices shown below for Regent Choice tours.

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Trincomalee Highlights
A Day in the Interior
Beach Break At Chaaya Blu
Polonnanuwa: the Medieval City
Trincomalee: the Capital of the East

Trincomalee Highlights

Duration: 4 hours

Tour Code: trr-001

Price:

$149.00 per person

Free

Enjoy a glimpse of some of the most notable sights on this tour that gives an overview of the city.
Leaving by coach from the pier, you will commence your exploration of this mostly undiscovered destination. Having a natural deep-water harbor, over the centuries Trincomalee has attracted great seafarers such as Marco Polo, Ptolemy and during ancient times, the sea traders from China and East Asia. Today, the area's beautiful beaches and azure waters that offer great surfing, scuba diving, fishing and whale watching, has it fast becoming a popular vacation destination.
One of your first stops will be at the Tirukonesvaram Kovil Temple, the oldest Hindu Temple in Sri Lanka which attracts pilgrims from all areas of India. The shrine itself was demolished in 1622 by the Portugese, who called it the Temple of a Thousand Columns. They then used the temple's materials to fortify areas of the city. Luckily, some of the wonderful art work from the demolished temple were salvaged and kept in the Lisbon Museum, including the stone inscription by Kulakottan. Today's temple was rebuilt over the site of the original temple and restoration work was completed in the 1960's.
You will also visit the Dutch Fort, Fort Fredrick. Built in 1623 by the Portuguese, it was captured in 1639 by the Dutch. Following that, it went through several phases of being dismantled and then rebuilt and was finally attacked and captured by the French in 1672. Trincomalee also is home to several Buddhist historical sites and a visit to a Buddhist temple is also planned.
Following your stops, you will be treated to a panoramic tour of the city before returning to the pier where your tour concludes.
Please note: This tour includes approximately 75-minutes of moderate walking. There are some steps and uneven ground to negotiate at the stops and the tour may not be suitable for wheelchair guests. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of stamina and ability. Light cotton clothing; sun cap; sunglasses, and flat, comfortable walking shoes are suggested. Hats and shoes must be removed before entering the temples and it is recommended that guests have thick socks with them as the pavement will be hot. Conservative attire is required to enter the temples and sleeves should extend to the elbow. Shorts and short skirts or dresses are not permitted.

Terms & Conditions:

Free Unlimited Shore Excursions are for full fare guests only, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Requested excursions may not be available at time of booking. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions (indicated by the above) and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. In order to ensure quality guides and sufficient transportation, we must provide the tour operator with passenger counts at least 36 hours in advance. Therefore no refunds will be given within 36 hours of tour departure for cancellations or no-shows. Please pay special attention to scheduling and tour lengths when booking your shore excursions. In many cases, it is not possible to participate in more than one tour per day in a given port. Tour Departure times are subject to change so please reference your actual tour ticket for the correct departure time. Tours operate rain or shine. Minor children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a an adult parent or guardian on all shore excursions. Tours require minimum participation levels to operate so please sign up as early as possible. Tours may be cancelled if minimum participation levels are not met. Prices, Itineraries and General Information shore excursion prices are subject to change to meet unexpected cost increases or currency fluctuations. Please consult the Destination Services Desk onboard for information. During local or national holidays, access to certain facilities (such as museums or archaeological sites) may be limited or denied. In such instances, adjustments will be made to minimize inconvenience to guests. Some tours have limited availability. Tours are generally available for reserving 180 days prior to the beginning of a cruise. Please sign up early to avoid disappointment. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to require guests to complete a liability waiver for select shore excursions. For more information, please visit the Destination Services Desk onboard.

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