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Manila + Cebu — Heritage & Island Discovery

Manila + Cebu — Heritage & Island Discovery

5 Days

5D4N | CODE: MNLCEB1. Manila colonial history (Intramuros, Fort Santiago, Destilería Limtuaco) + Cebu Twin City Tour (Lapu-Lapu Monument, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Alegre Guitar Factory, Taoist Temple, Colon Street). For history lovers & cultural explorers.

5D|4N
Manila

2 days in

Manila

Day01

Day 1

Arrival in Manila

Dedicated Tripgullak representative at NAIA with sign & cold bottle of water. Transfer to hotel: Manila rhythm in miniature (vendors weaving between cars, colonial church spires, jeepneys as rolling artworks, sweet-smoky street barbecue). Check-in. Free evening: rooftop bar to watch sun melt behind Manila Bay — view inspiring writers & sailors for centuries. Sleep well; tomorrow a feast for the senses. Overnight Manila.

Check In

03:00 PM

1N 🌙

Check Out

11:00 AM

  ST GILES HOTEL MAKATI - 1

Standard Room

1 Room

Standard Room
✓ Included
3
Makati Avenue, corner Kalayaan Ave, Makati City, 1210 Metro Manila, Philippines

Day02

Day 2

Manila City Tour + Distilleria Limtuaco (B, L)

Cebu

3 days in

Cebu

Day03

Day 3

Manila- Transfer to Cebu (B)

Day04

Day 4

Twin City Tour — Cebu & Lapu-Lapu (B, L)

Day05

Day 5

Departure from Cebu — Farewell to the Visayas (B)

What's inside the package?

Inclusions

  • 4 nights hotel (2N Manila + 2N Cebu City) twin/double
  • Daily hotel breakfast (4 mornings)
  • Lunch on Days 2 & 4
  • Roundtrip airport transfers (Manila & Cebu)
  • Private Manila City Tour with all sights (Day 2)
  • Destilería Limtuaco tour & wine tasting (Day 2)
  • Twin City Tour — Cebu & Lapu-Lapu (Day 4)
  • (Day 2) • Twin City Tour — Cebu & Lapu-Lapu (Day 4) • English-speaking DOT-accredited guide
  • All applicable entrance fees
  • Daily bottled water on tours
  • Dedicated Tripgullak WhatsApp coordinator

Exclusions

  • ✕International airfare
  • ✕Visa fees (if applicable)
  • ✕Travel insurance
  • ✕Personal & incidental expenses
  • ✕Tips — driver guide porter boatman
  • ✕Optional activities & upgrades
  • ✕5% GST & bank transfer charges
  • ✕Meals not mentioned in inclusions
  • ✕Early check-in / late check-out fees
  • ✕Peak season & festival surcharges
  • ✕Domestic airfare Manila ↔ Cebu

Best Time to Visit

Nov–Feb sweet spot: consistently blue skies, humidity manageable, golden-afternoon light, all photos look effortless. Mar–Apr excellent (warm, dry, uncrowded) but April 35°C+ & Holy Week peak surge. May–Oct increasing rains and occasional typhoons. Dec–Feb best balance of weather, atmosphere & value — book 8–10 weeks ahead (peak season). Sinulog Festival Cebu (3rd Sunday January) — unmissable but book months in advance.

What to Pack

Lightweight breathable cotton/linen (tropical heat is relentless); modest clothing for churches — covered shoulders & knees (Manila: San Agustin, Manila Cathedral; Cebu: Basilica Minore del Santo Niño); light rain jacket or compact umbrella (afternoon showers even in dry season); comfortable grip shoes (Intramuros cobblestones uneven); one smart-casual outfit for rooftop bars or fine dining; SPF 50+ sunscreen; DEET insect repellent; Type A/B universal adapter; portable power bank; small day backpack; hand sanitiser; first-aid kit; passport valid 6+ months.

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Manila + Cebu — Heritage & Island Discovery

Fare Breakdown

58,558Price (Per Adult) for minimum 2 Travelers

Trip Details

5 Days / 4 Nights
1–10 Travelers (More than 10 travellers? contact us)
58,558
Per Adult
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