Manila & Cebu Cultural Explorer
Overview
Tour Highlights
- Arrival and leisure stay in Manila
- Private half-day Manila city tour
- Visit Manila American Cemetery and Rizal Park
- Explore Intramuros including Fort Santiago & San Agustin Church
- Panoramic drive through BGC and Mall of Asia
- Flight transfer from Manila to Cebu
- Guided Cebu City tour with historical landmarks
- Visit Taoist Temple and Basilica del Santo Niño
- Experience the beautiful 10,000 Roses Café with dinner
- Exciting Mactan Island hopping with snorkeling
What's Included & Excluded
Itinerary
Take a half-day private tour of Manila's most famous historical and cultural sites after breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Manila American Cemetery first, then make a stop at the nation's most important national monument, Rizal Park. Explore Fort Santiago, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Casa Manila, and Baluarte de San Diego as you proceed into the mediaeval walled city of Intramuros. Each of these structures reflects centuries of Spanish colonial history. A panoramic running drive through important contemporary areas, including the BGC neighbourhood, the Mall of Asia (MOA) complex, the CCP Grounds, the Intramuros neighbourhood, and the historic Neilsen Tower, is also included in the tour. After the tour, get back to the hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing.
Check out and head to the airport for your internal flight to Cebu after breakfast at the hotel (airfare not included). You will be driven to your hotel for check-in after being picked up from the airport. You can unwind or take your time exploring Cebu for the remainder of the day. The remainder of the day is spent relaxing.
Enjoy a guided tour of some of the most important historical, cultural, and religious sites in Cebu City after breakfast at the hotel. Explore the Philippine Taoist Temple, the Basilica Minore del Santo Nino, the Heritage of Cebu Monument, and Magellans Cross, all of which provide a window into the rich history and culture of Cebu. The tour continues with a stop at the stunning 10,000 Roses Cafe, which is renowned for its lovely garden full of LED roses that sparkle exquisitely at night. Enjoy a delicious meal to cap off the day before heading back to your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, embark on an unforgettable Mactan Island Hopping excursion to see some of the most stunning and energetic island locations in the area. Discover the lush marine sanctuaries of Hilutungan Island, Caohagan Island, and San Vicente in Olango Island, which are home to hundreds of tropical fish species and vibrant corals. For the ideal day in paradise, unwind and sunbathe on the beach or go snorkelling in pristine waters.