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MANILA – BORACAY PACKAGE 05 NIGHTS / 06 DAYS 03 N MANILA + 02 N BORACAY DAY 1 Arrival in Manila. Private transfer from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport to your hotel. Check-in and overnight at your hotel. DAY 2 Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, take a half-day city tour of Old Manila. The tour starts with a drive through Roxas Boulevard to Rizal Park, named in honor of the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. After a brief picture stop, proceed to the Walled City of Intramuros to visit the remnants of Spain’s conquistadores. Travel through the cobbled streets to San Agustin Church, the country’s oldest stone church, and view its wide collection of ecclesiastical icons, vestments and other religious articles. Across it is Casa Manila, a reproduction of a 19th century house equipped with oriental and European décor, as well as Philippine antique furniture. Then proceed to Fort Santiago, Manila’s main line of defense against invaders from the sea. It is a stone fort guarding the entrance to the city from Manila Bay. It has been the site of many tragic moments in Philippine history. From Fort Santiago, drive on to Manila’s central district, Quiapo, often referred to as the heart of Manila with its market, pilgrimage church of the Black Nazarene, jeepney terminals and bazaars. Then, proceed to the Chinese cemetery, the only one of its kind in the world, where the mausoleums are as big and as elaborate as houses and where the fusion of eastern and Christian religions are very much in evidence. End the tour with a short sightseeing tour of the bustling financial and commercial district of Makati City. In the afternoon, proceed for Tagaytay Tour. The city of Tagaytay is located on a ridge, 2250 feet above sea level. It is about 2 hours leisurely drive south of Manila passing small towns, orchards, and fruit stalls and coconut plantations. Admire the magnificent views offered of Taal Volcano, a small volcano whose crater houses another volcano, and the quiet surroundings of Taal Lake. The majestic view can be enjoyed from a vantage point along the ridge. After enjoying native refreshment, visit the world’s famous Bamboo Organ of Las Pinas Church and the Jeepney Factory. Overnight at the hotel. DAY 3 Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer from your hotel to Manila Domestic Airport for your flight to Caticlan. Arrive in Caticlan, and take a joint transfer to the beach resort. Boracay is a butterfly-shaped island at the tip of Panay’s north-eastern coast in the Visayas. The main beach on its western side is about 3.5km long and during the low tide about 5 km wide. Acclaimed as one the most beautiful beaches in the world, Boracay is simply an island paradise that promises a hassle-free vacation amidst a tropical atmosphere of sun, sea and sand. DAY 4 Breakfast at your hotel. Have a massage along the beach, or spa therapy and yoga lessons. Experience the thrill of the Banana Boat Ride, or simply relax and spend the day at leisure. DAY 5 After breakfast, transfer to the Caticlan Airport for a flight back to Manila. Overnight at the Hotel. DAY 6 Private transfer from your hotel to Ninoy Aquino International Airport for your international flight. .

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