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On arrival at Manila International Airport, you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison.
Overnight in Manila.
Breakfast at the hotel. This half day tour will cover most of the popular historical tourist attractions in Manila.
After hotel pick up, proceed for the Charms of Old Manila Tour. Discover Manila, the Philippines’ capital city and premier gateway to the country. The tour begins in Rizal Park, which commemorates the resting place of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. We proceed to the Walled City of Intramuros where we find San Agustin Church, one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines still in use today. Then, to Fort Santiago, military headquarters of the Spanish during their regime and consequently used by the Americans and the Japanese during World War II. Nearby is Casa Manila, a reconstructed 19th century mansion which will give you a glimpse of the life of an “Ilustrado” during Spanish times. A few steps away is Bahay Tsinoy, showcasing the Chinese Filipino historical perspective. Return to hotel, rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Manila
Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare for check and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight to Cebu. On arrival in Cebu the driver will pick you up and drop you to the hotel.
Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.
Cebu is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region, comprising Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands and islets. Its prosperous port capital, Cebu City, retains landmarks from its 16th-century Spanish colonial past, including the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño church and triangular Fort San Pedro. Tops, an observation deck on Mt. Busay, has sweeping views over the city.
Overnight in Cebu.
Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed for Cebu City Tour. Visit Cebu’s historical sites and landmarks: Fort San Pedro, the oldest triangular fortress in the country built in 1565. Magellan's Cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu on April 14, 1521. The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Cebu’s oldest church built by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565, now housing the statuette of the Santo Niño. The Casa Gorordo Museum, former house of the first Bishop of Cebu. Taoist temple located in Beverly Hills Subdivision, overlooking the city of Cebu and Mactan. The temple is built by Cebu's substantial Chinese community in 1972.
Overnight in Cebu.
Breakfast at the hotel. Prepare for check and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight to El Nido. On arrival in Cebu the driver will pick you up and drop you to the hotel.
The Day is free, for you to explore the city at your own pace.
El Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan island. It’s known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its Small and Big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island has fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern.
Overnight in El Nido
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day is free to unwind in the hotel. Or you can choose for an island hopping tours. Tour can be pre-arranged The duration of the tour is about 7 hours in total. We will bring you back to El Nido around 4pm o’clock. During the island hopping tour, you will stop in Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and Seven Commando Beach.
Overnight in El Nido.
Breakfast at the hotel. The Whole day is free at leisure.
Overnight in El Nido.
After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.
Highlights
- AED 6,550/- per person, prices are based on twin sharing.
- Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights.
- Destinations: Manila, Cebu & El Nido.
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The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country in the Western Pacific, comprising more than 7,000 islands. Its capital, Manila, is famous for its waterfront promenade and centuries-old Chinatown, Binondo. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 17th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and military prison.
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Entry and Exit formalities: Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months & beyond at the time of entering the country. Some nationalities can obtain visa on arrival and for nationalities who requires visa please refer to the Philippine consulate website: www.dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/
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Want us to call you?Manila the capital of the Philippines, is a densely populated bayside city on the island of Luzon, which mixes Spanish colonial architecture with modern skyscrapers. Intramuros, a walled city in colonial times, is the heart of Old Manila. It’s home to the baroque 16th-century San Agustin Church as well as Fort Santiago, a storied citadel and former military prison.
Baguio on the Philippines’ Luzon island, is a mountain town of universities and resorts. Called the “City of Pines,” it’s particularly popular in summer due to unusually cooler weather. At its center is Burnham Park, with gardens and a lake. Nearby, Baguio Cathedral, completed in 1936, has a rose-hued exterior. The main thoroughfare is Session Road, lined with shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
Cebu is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region, comprising Cebu Island and more than 150 smaller surrounding islands and islets. Its prosperous port capital, Cebu City, retains landmarks from its 16th-century Spanish colonial past, including the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño church and triangular Fort San Pedro. Tops, an observation deck on Mt. Busay, has sweeping views over the city.
Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It's known for its resorts and beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bars and restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.
Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical mounds turn cocoa-brown in the dry season, contrasting with the surrounding jungle's greenery.
Puerto Princesa is a coastal city on Palawan Island in the western Philippines. It's a base for boat trips through the massive limestone caves and underground river of the biodiverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. Dive sites are dotted around Puerto Princesa Bay, home to long-nosed dolphins, turtles and rays. Close to the port is the 19th-century Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral.
Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. They are frequently called the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
Pagsanjan Falls also known as Cavinti Falls (indigenous name: Magdapio Falls) is one of the most famous waterfalls in the Philippines. Located in the province of Laguna, the falls is one of the major tourist attractions of the region. The three-drop waterfall is reached by a river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as Shooting the rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan. The falls can also be reached from the top by a short hike from Cavinti. The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894. The town of Pagsanjan lies at the confluence of two rivers, the Balanac River and the Bumbungan River (also known as the Pagsanjan River).
Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcanic caldera in the Zambales Mountains, located on the tripoint boundary of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga, all in Central Luzon on the northern island of Luzon.
Negros Island is the fourth largest island of the Philippines, with a land area of 13,309.60 km². Negros is one of the many islands that comprise the Visayas, which forms the central division of the nation.
Bacolod is a city on the northwest coast of Negros Island in the Philippines. The 19th-century San Sebastian Cathedral stands beside Bacolod Public Plaza. Its original bells are on display in the churchyard outside. The Dizon-Ramos Museum is a 1950s house packed with memorabilia and photographs of the prominent family that once lived there. The Capitol Park and Lagoon has a lake and 2 golden water buffalo statues.
Davao City on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, is a coastal commercial center near 2,954m-high Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak. In the city center, People’s Park is known for its colorful indigenous sculptures and lighted fountains. It's also home to Durian Dome, named after the pungent, spiky fruit that grows in abundance on Mindanao. Camiguin-is an island province in the Philippines located in the Bohol Sea, about 10 kilometres off the northern coast of Mindanao.