Manila & the Twinning Islands

Manila and the Twinning Islands

8 days – 7 nights

Manila, Cebu, Bohol

Relaxation, Culture, History, Fun

This program may be operated for individuals or for groups

This is a suggested itinerary

Day 1 – Manila

After your arrival formalities you’ll meet your driver/guide who will welcome you and drive you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to rest and relax. Overnight in Manila.

Day 2 – Manila

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and be ready to meet your guide for today’s introduction to Manila. The old part of the city, will take you to Fort Santiago and Intramuros. Today’s highlights are the Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and a visit to Casa Manila, a museum reproduction of a Spanish era house. To complete the tour, we’ll take a walk-through Rizal Park, where the Philippines honor their heroes. Since this tour is very personalized you may ask your guide to visit anything specific that you would like to add we are sure you don't miss anything. At the end of the tour opt for staying in town for some shopping or revisiting any of the highlights or to be driven back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Manila. [B]

Day 3 – Manila, Cebu

After breakfast you’ll be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cebu where you’ll be driven to your resort. Cebu’s celebrity is next to Manila’s due to its historical reserve and cosmopolitan setting. The advantage is the wide range of beaches it offers along Mactan Island, Badian, Sogod and Moalboal. Check-in and overnight accommodation. [B]

Day 4 - Cebu

Enjoy buffet breakfast at the resort and start the tour of Cebu City tracing its history, from the Spanish inspired fort San Pedro to the relic cross of Magellan and the Basilica of St. Nino. Then drive through the oldest street in town to Beverly Hills for a panoramic view of the entire city. Visit to Beverly Hills Taoist Temple (visit not advisable for 10 persons and above due to the circumspect environment in the temple). Dinner and overnight accommodation at your resort. [B/D]

Day 5 – Cebu, Bohol (Chocolate Hills/River Cruise)

Buffet breakfast in the resort and a short drive to the ferry terminal to sail for Tagbilaran, Bohol. On arrival, start the tour with the visit of historical landmarks such as the Baclayon Church and blood compact, then go through a man-made forest of mahogany trees passing through backyard industries and proceed to a deck to view the fabulous Chocolate Hills. Then enjoy a cruise on the Loay/Loboc rivers with picnic lunch and a short stop to have an eye-to-eye encounter with the tarsiers at the sanctuary. At the end of the tour drive back to your hotel for check-in and overnight accommodation. [B/L]

Days 6 to 7 - Bohol

Enjoy pure relaxation on the beach or by the swimming pool at your resort. Buffet breakfast and resort activities are included. Tan your body, clean your soul and leave life’s worries for another day! Overnight accommodation at Bohol Beach Club [B]

Day 8 – Bohol, Manila, USA

Breakfast at the resort and checkout. At the appointed time transfer to the airport for a connecting flight to Manila where you’ll board your flight back to the US. [B/L]

[B] = Breakfast | [B/L] = Breakfast and Lunch

Tour includes

Round trip transfers in Manila, Cebu & Bohol
7 nights’ accommodation:
- Manila – 2 nights
- Cebu – 2 nights
- Bohol – 3 nights
Meals:
- Breakfast daily
- 2 lunches
- 1 dinner
Half-day tour of Manila
- Intramuros
- Manila Cathedral
- San Agustin Church
- Casa Manila
- Rizal Park
Half day Cebu city tour
- Fort San Pedro
- Basilica of St. Nino
- Beverly Hills Taoist Temple
Private full-day Bohol tour
- Chocolate Hills
- Baclayon Church
- Blood compact
Shared Loboc River cruise
One-way Ferry fare Cebu/Bohol
Transportation by A/C vehicles
English speaking guide throughout
Local taxes

Not included in tour

International or Domestic airfares
Any taxes and surcharges relating to airfares
Travel insurance
Wi-Fi at hotels
All alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Extras and gratuities
Early check-in, late check-out (Most hotels begin check-in around 2:00pm)
Expenses of personal nature
Porterage at airport and hotels
Optional tours and activities
Any service not specifically listed under "included"

Hotels

Category	Hotel Name	Room Type	Tripadvisor
First Class
Manila	Ramada by Wyndham	Deluxe	4.5
Cebu	Bluewater Maribago Beach Resort	Deluxe	4.5
Bohol	Bohol Beach Club	Deluxe	4.5
Deluxe
Manila	Sofitel Philippine Plaza	Deluxe	4.5
Cebu	Dolphin-House Resort-SPA	Deluxe	4.5
Bohol	Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa	Deluxe	5

Hotels will be confirmed at time of booking

Note: Additional nights in Bohol available upon request

Prices

These programs can be customized for individuals and groups.

Changes to this program may be requested by phone (1855-55-TOURS) or using the web FIT Quote Request

Airfare

We also be glad to add the necessary airfare from your gateway so you take advantage of our special discounted leisure fares

Program

You may add or remove;

- Trip days
- Cities and sites
- Meals
Other options
- The program was designed with private services, however, we may substitute shared sightseeing where available
- If you prefer deluxe services we may operate this program including private driver, private guide and concierge service.

Quotation

Once we have designed the program the way you want we'll give you a quote within 2 business days.

Tour Code: PH04MNL20TE

Options

Lunches and dinners can be arranged for individuals, families and groups at top restaurants or any restaurant requested by you.
We can revise the itinerary to spend more time and provide more depth in those areas that you are interested on.
Any other changes to the itinerary will be accommodated depending on the facilities available in the area.

Group Quotations

If you wish to use these programs for your group or as the basis for a customized journey please either call us (1-855-55-TOURS or use the web Group Quote Request.
In either case our specialists will work with to refine all the details and they will get you a quote with 2 business days. Quotes may be obtained for the air and land portions of just for the lad journey.
Booking both air and land with us will represent savings for you because of our buying power and longtime relationship with the airlines.
We will also may have the choice between regular fares and special leisure fares not available to the public.

Manila & the Twinning Islands

Manila & the Twinning Islands

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