About This Trip
Itinerary Summary
- DAYPLACE
- 1Manila
- 2Manila
- 3 - 5Dumaguete
- 6 - 8Bohol
- 9 - 11Cebu
- 12 - 13Manila
Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Manila
Welcome to Manila, the Philippines' capital. It is also the country's largest port and has a unique vibe due to its great geographical location and cultural influences from India, China, Central Asia, Spain, and the United States. After being picked up from your hotel and relaxed, the rest of the day is free to explore the city.
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Day 2: Taste of Manila City
Good morning! The Manila City tour has officially begun! The first stop is the Casa Manila Museum, which features displays of upper-class life in the Philippines in the 19th century. Just opposite, come to San Agustin Church, the oldest church in the Philippines, famous for its stunning fresco. Then, take a 'calesa' (four-wheeled carriage) to Manila Cathedral before visiting Fort Santiago, together with the Rizal Shrine. Continue to go to the American Cemetery, which commemorates soldiers who died in the Pacific Campaign of World War II.
The rest of the day will be spent leisurely strolling around Quiapo and Binondo. By appreciating handicrafts, sampling local delicacies, or admiring unique architecture, you will always find a way to integrate into the local lives. At this point, today's tour ends. It's up to you the remainder of the time.
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Day 3: Manila - Dumaguete
Today you will board the airplane to Dumaguete, one of the top destinations of the Philippines, especially for divers and nature-lovers. Upon arrival, a resort representative will greet you and escort you to your resort. Enjoy the free time on your own this afternoon.
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Day 4: Dumaguete Discovery
Today, you will take a city tour of Dumaguete, including the Silliman University and Anthropological Museum. Next is a visit to the Hikaban Cooperative and Clay town Pottery where you can observe how locals weave pina cloth and craft earthenwares. Continue to the well-landscaped Freedom Park, the new Aqua Sports Center, the bustling public market, and the cathedral bell tower built in 1811 to forewarn the townsfolk against Muslim marauders.
A quick trip down south of Dumaguete takes you to Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage which houses the stonecraft factory and showroom in Bacong, as well as the century-old Bacong Church. Lastly, you will ride a calesa through the stretch of Rizal Boulevard, and visit the souvenir shops along the downtown strip of the city.
A delectable meal awaits you at the Lab, a popular restaurant by the sea, which offers live fresh crabs, oysters, and other native specialties. Free time on your own this afternoon.
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Day 5: Leisurely Dumaguete
The whole day is free at leisure. You can enjoy the beach time on your own or go to the villages nearby.
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Day 6: Dumaguete - Bohol
Today, you will be escorted to the seaport for your ferry boat to Bohol. Bohol is a throbbing island-province with breathtaking sceneries and rich histories. Upon arrival, be escorted to your hotel and enjoy some leisure time.
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Day 7: Highlights of Bohol
Today, you will visit the highlights of Bohol, including the UNESCO site of the Chocolate Hills, the Tarsier sanctuary for those awesome little creatures and a cruise on the scenic Loboc River.
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Day 8: Whale Shark & Dolphin Watching, Bohol
Today, you will have a whale shark and dolphin watching tour.
Start in the early morning at Baclayon or Panglao to Pamilacan Island, and then board a motorized outrigger boat. The boat's crews are former whale shark hunters who now work as "whale shark spotters". Several species of dolphins including the playful spinner dolphins are considered inhabitants in the area. At least six different species of whales shark (toothed and baleen) are also seen between March to June. The toothed whale sharks are reportedly sighted during February to November while the baleen whales are sighted from February to August.
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Day 9: Bohol - Cebu
Today you will go to the City of Cebu by ferry boat. Cebu sometimes called the Queen City of the South, famous for its leisure beaches and natural scenery. Upon your arrival in Cebu, your private guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel and then you will enjoy some free time.
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Day 10: Searching for Cebu Charms
This day's private tour of Cebu covers many of its historical landmarks: Lapu-Lapu Monument, Magellan's Cross, and Santo Nino Church. Drive through scenic Beverly Hills and then visit the Chinese Taoist Temple and Fort San Pedro. Indulge yourself in the shopping bargains of Cebu's handicrafts at the local souvenir shops and the colorful Carbon market.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant where you can sample the famous Cebu Lechon (roasted pig). You will also have the opportunity to visit a guitar factory and take a short Tricycle ride - means of local transport on Mactan Island. Rest of the day is free on your own.
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Day 11: Island-hopping Cruise
You will have an island-hopping tour today. Drop anchor near a small island in the marine reserve and snorkel over the reef, swim or sunbathe.
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Day 12: Cebu - Manila
Today, you will have free time before your private guide and driver escort you to the airport to fly to Manila. Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel and enjoy free time on your own.
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Day 13: Say Goodbye to Manila
Enjoy your breakfast and free time before a private transfer takes you to the airport for onward flight.
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