Dili Highlights
Discover the highlights of Dili!
Depart your ship and travel through the central business district of East Timor’s laid-back capital of Dili. Pass by many historical buildings, monuments & religious places including the Government Palace, Casa Europa which was the original Portuguese Military garrison built in 1769, as well as the Prince Henry the Navigator Monument.
Your first stop is Timor Art & Craft Festival in Largo de Lecidere. A celebration of the country and its people's rich history and diverse cultures, offering an array of craft stalls from around Timor Leste throughout the day.
Next, you will visit the famous Cristo Rei Statue, which was built in 1988 by the Suharto Regime as a gift to the Timorese People. The Impressive statue is 27metres to symbolize the 27 provinces of the Indonesian Republic, with the 27th province at the time being the province of Timor Leste. You will have the opportunity to climb the 597 stairs to the top of the mountain that are lined up by the 14 stations of the cross.
Continue to the Santa Cruz Cemetery, one the most important and historically significant worship sites in East Timor. The cemetery is best known for being the site of the Santa Cruz Massacre that took the lives of approximately 250 youths on the 12th November 1991.
Last stop will be at the Timorese Resistance Archive and Museum. Built in 2005, this museum is dedicated to the Timorese Resistance and aims to preserve and share the history of the 24 years struggle for Independence against the Indonesian occupation. Enjoy a 45min guided tour before returning back to ship. Refreshments include local cakes with coffee and tea.
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Tour Code
DIL000
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Location
Dili Timor L Este
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Activity Types
Sightseeing / City Tour
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Experience Types
Sightseeing
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Duration
4 hours
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Fitness Level
Low
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Price
Adult from $159.99
Children (12 & under) from $129.99
- Snack included!
Photography
Don’t forget your camera!Refreshments
Try some local snacks at the Timor Cultural Festival.Special Notes
To make your day as enjoyable as possible, please wear comfortable flat-soled shoes, clothing suited to the weather conditions, a hat and SPF30+ or higher factor sunscreen. Make sure to bring bottled water.A Day at the Christo Rei Beachside
DIL005
Dili Timor L Este
6 hours
Adult: $239.99pp
Child: $179.99pp
Timor Leste offers some of the most pristine and least explored dive sites within the famous Coral Triangle. At the beautiful white sand Christo Rei Beach site, the reef runs close to the shore making it very accessible from the beach. The marine life is abundant as it is diverse with colourful hard and soft corals as well as vivid array of reef fish.
Highland Coffee and Cultural Village Explorer
DIL015
Dili Timor L Este
6 hours
Adult: $229.99pp
Child: $169.99pp
After leaving the port, travel south along the coast and into the spectacular mountains to the district of Aileu, which is the gateway to the heartland of the coffee country. This area is renowned for its unique Arabica-Robusta hybrid, grown beneath the large canopied Albezia or “Mother of Coffee” trees.
Dili On Your Own
DIL030
Dili Timor L Este
7 hours
Adult: $79.99pp
Child: $79.99pp
Experience the celebrated scenery, landmarks and attractions of Dili aboard the Dili Explorer with seven dedicated stops around the city. Buses depart approximately every 15 to 20 minutes.
The all-day Hop On Hop Off ticket allows you plan your own Itinerary and visit the landmarks and attractions at your own pace. All buses have a dedicated guide and there are helpers at every stop to assist you if needed.
