Classic Philippines Vacation

Itinerary

• Day 1: Welcome to Manila

  Greetings from the Philippines, the "Land of Volcanoes"! After you arrive and are picked up to complete your check-in, please have a good rest and accumulate energy for tomorrow's exploration. Or you can embark on a tour of the capital city of Manila on your own if you just can't wait to unveil the country's beauty.

  • Manila

• Day 2: Breathtaking Sight at Tagaytay

  After breakfast, your private tour guide leads you to the heights of Tagaytay, 60 km south of Manila, and lets you appreciate the breathtaking view of Taal Volcano, a volcano within a volcano, and a lake within a lake. Then enjoy a lunch of Filipino cuisine coupled with a panoramic view of the lake and the volcano.

  After lunch, proceed to the period town of Taal. The tour commences at Casa Punzalan, an ancestral home. Visitors walk or ride on carabao‐drawn carts through town to the present Basilica of St. Martin de Tours, built in 1575 and once noted to be the biggest church in the Orient, and a villagers' refuge from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and invasions. A few meters away is the shrine of Our Lady of Caysasay, famed for the healing waters of its nearby Santa Lucia well.

  Next, embark on a guided walk through the town, which includes beautifully preserved homes of the town's prominent families, a panucha (sugarcane or coconut delicacy) factory, and Taal's thriving embroidery and balisong (knife)making industries. After the tour, drive back to Manila.

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• Day 3: Experiencing Manila City

  Prepared for a private tour lasting the entire day? Visit the Casa Manila Museum and the San Agustin Church before riding in a "calesa," a horse-drawn carriage, to the Manila Cathedral. Proceed with the journey to Fort Santiago, Rizal Shrine, and the American Cemetery and Memorial which honor the almost 17,000 troops who lost their lives during World War II's Pacific Campaign. After that, take a leisurely stroll through Binondo and Quiapo to get a taste of the everyday lives and culture of the Filipino people.

  After returning to the hotel and freshening up, you will be escorted to Makati, a modern district of Manila famed for top-notch shopping, dining, and entertainment.

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• Day 4: Manila - Boracay

  Take a morning flight to Boracay, a resort island with 4-kilometer pristine white beaches. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and start the beach vacation.

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  • Boracay

• Day 5: Taste for Beach Time

  Enjoy the fresh air, soft beach sand, and relaxing time at Boracay on your own.

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  • Boracay

• Day 6: Leisurely Beach Holiday

  Today is still your day to enjoy the beach freely.

  If you want to try another way to enjoy Boracay Island today, water sports might be one of your good choices. From helmet diving to snorkeling, cliff diving, island hopping, and parasailing, choose one that suits you, and you'll have a fulfilling day.

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  • Boracay

• Day 7: Boracay - Manila, Departure

  After enjoying your breakfast and some spare time, proceed to the airport to catch your flight.

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