Essential Manila and Beyond: 7-Day Budget Itinerary

Start the journey exploring Manila's colonial district before heading north for a custom guided walk through Quezon City.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Ilang-Ilang

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy a morning meal featuring classic Filipino breakfast dishes like tapsilog and fresh fruit.

2. 09:15|10:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Intramuros Walking Tour

   09:15 – 10:45

   Walk through the walled city of Intramuros, admiring Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone streets.

   • entryFree
3. 11:00|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Visit to National Museum

   11:00 – 12:15

   View historical artifacts, fine art, and cultural treasures preserved in the National Museum complex.

   • entryFree
4. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Barbara's Heritage Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on traditional Filipino buffet spreads inside the atmospheric Plaza San Luis complex.

5. 14:00|16:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide in Quezon City

   14:00 – 16:00

   Explore Quezon City's key sites and local neighbourhoods on a tailored walking excursion.

   • entryINR 6711
6. 16:15|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Rizal Park Leisure Time

   16:15 – 17:30

   Stroll around the landscaped gardens and monuments dedicated to national hero Jose Rizal.

   • entryFree
7. 17:45|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Biking at Luneta Park

   17:45 – 19:00

   Rent a bicycle to ride along paved pathways around the park in the late afternoon.

8. 19:30|20:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Aristocrat Restaurant

   19:30 – 20:30

   Try famous Filipino barbecue chicken with java rice at an iconic landmark restaurant.

Take a excursion out to Tagaytay for cooler weather and ridge views before returning to Manila for market shopping.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Rustic Mornings by Isabelo

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start with garden dining and hearty omelettes, pancakes, and local breakfast dishes.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Tagaytay Day Tour sightseeing with Mari

   09:15 – 12:15

   Travel to Tagaytay ridge to take in panoramic views of Taal Lake and Volcano.

   • entryINR 13090
3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Leslie's Tagaytay

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savor hot bulalo beef soup while taking in the views across Taal Lake.

4. 14:30|16:00
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Greenbelt Malls

   14:30 – 16:00

   Browse retail stores and air-conditioned shops in the Makati commercial center.

5. 16:30|18:00
   

   Shopping

   Divisoria Shopping Experience

   16:30 – 18:00

   Navigate bustling outdoor market stalls offering bargain goods, textiles, and souvenirs.

6. 18:15|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Dinner Cruise in Manila Bay

   18:15 – 19:15

   Board a cruise boat to view the Manila Bay sunset from the water.

7. 19:30|20:30
   

   Outdoor

   Biking at Luneta Park

   19:30 – 20:30

   Enjoy a leisurely evening cycle through the illuminated park grounds.

8. 20:45|21:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Harbor View Restaurant

   20:45 – 21:45

   Dine on fresh seafood dishes on an open-air pier overlooking Manila Bay.

Learn about World War II heritage on a tour to Corregidor before spending the evening back in central Manila.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Mary Grace Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Sample warm ensaymada pastries and hot chocolate in a cozy setting.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Corregidor day tour via Manila to Bataan

   09:15 – 12:15

   Visit historic ruins, gun batteries, and memorials on Corregidor Island.

3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Manam Comfort Filipino

   12:30 – 13:30

   Eat modern twists on Filipino classics like watermelon sinigang and crisp sisig.

4. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Visit to National Museum

   14:00 – 15:30

   Explore the anthropology and natural history galleries within the museum complex.

   • entryFree
5. 15:45|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Intramuros Walking Tour

   15:45 – 17:15

   Revisit key landmarks of Fort Santiago and San Agustin Church inside the historic fortress.

   • entryFree
6. 17:30|18:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Rizal Park Leisure Time

   17:30 – 18:30

   Relax on the grassy lawns near the central fountain complex.

   • entryFree
7. 18:45|19:45
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Dinner Cruise in Manila Bay

   18:45 – 19:45

   Take in coastal views along the skyline during early evening.

8. 20:00|21:00
   

   Food

   Dinner at Abe Restaurant

   20:00 – 21:00

   Enjoy authentic Kapampangan dishes such as bamboo rice and knock-out knuckles.

Discover local independence monuments in Cavite followed by urban shopping back in Metro Manila.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at MilkyWay Cafe

   08:00 – 09:00

   Order traditional Filipino rice meals and coffee in a established dining venue.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Cavite Kasiyahan At Kalayaan Package

   09:15 – 12:15

   Tour historical shrines and cultural monuments associated with Philippine independence in Cavite.

   • entryINR 14562
3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Calle Real Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Dine on heritage dishes served inside a restored historical residence.

4. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Greenbelt Malls

   14:00 – 15:30

   Spend time browsing local specialty shops and international brands.

5. 16:00|17:30
   

   Shopping

   Divisoria Shopping Experience

   16:00 – 17:30

   Experience local commerce at bustling wholesale markets in downtown Manila.

6. 18:00|19:00
   

   Outdoor

   Biking at Luneta Park

   18:00 – 19:00

   Ride bicycles along the leafy promenades as twilight sets in.

7. 19:15|20:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Rizal Park Leisure Time

   19:15 – 20:15

   Walk past the Japanese and Chinese gardens located within the park grounds.

   • entryFree
8. 20:30|21:30
   

   Food

   Dinner at Locavore Kitchen & Drinks

   20:30 – 21:30

   Try contemporary Filipino culinary creations such as sizzled sinigang.

Head south to Laguna for hot spring relaxation and Tagaytay views, finishing with evening activities in Manila.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Cafe Adriatico

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast items like longganisa sausages and thick hot chocolate.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Laguna Hotspring and Tagaytay Tour from Manila

   09:15 – 12:15

   Unwind in natural hot springs in Laguna before continuing to the Tagaytay viewpoint.

3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Balay Dako

   12:30 – 13:30

   Sample classic Filipino comfort food served family-style with views of Taal Lake.

4. 14:15|15:45
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Visit to National Museum

   14:15 – 15:45

   Discover indigenous artifacts and pre-colonial exhibits in the main museum building.

   • entryFree
5. 16:00|17:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Intramuros Walking Tour

   16:00 – 17:30

   Stroll along the historic stone ramparts and city gates of Old Manila.

   • entryFree
6. 18:00|19:15
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Dinner Cruise in Manila Bay

   18:00 – 19:15

   Relax on a short evening water vessel tour off the Manila coast.

7. 19:30|20:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Greenbelt Malls

   19:30 – 20:30

   Pick up souvenirs and goods in the open-air mall concourse.

8. 20:45|21:45
   

   Food

   Dinner at Kanin Club

   20:45 – 21:45

   Order specialty fried rice and crispy dinuguan in a relaxed setting.

Cover core city sights with an introductory tour package before exploring local parks and evening markets.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at Wildflour Cafe + Bakery

   08:00 – 09:00

   Start with freshly baked pastries, eggs benedict, and specialty coffee.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Philippines Intro 3 days 2 nights Tour Best of Manila and Beyond

   09:15 – 12:15

   Take part in a guided intro tour covering key urban landmarks and surrounding areas.

   • entryINR 80551
3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Sarsa Kitchen + Bar

   12:30 – 13:30

   Savor Negrense dishes like chicken inasal with garlic rice.

4. 14:00|15:30
   

   Shopping

   Divisoria Shopping Experience

   14:00 – 15:30

   Search for inexpensive gifts and local handicrafts among the market alleys.

5. 16:00|17:15
   

   Sightseeing

   Rizal Park Leisure Time

   16:00 – 17:15

   Unwind near the central open spaces and historic monuments.

   • entryFree
6. 17:30|18:45
   

   Outdoor

   Biking at Luneta Park

   17:30 – 18:45

   Ride around the perimeter tracks of Luneta Park before sunset.

7. 19:00|20:00
   

   Outdoor

   Sunset Dinner Cruise in Manila Bay

   19:00 – 20:00

   Watch the city skyline light up from the waters of Manila Bay.

8. 20:15|21:15
   

   Food

   Dinner at Bistro Remedios

   20:15 – 21:15

   Taste homestyle Kapampangan stewed beef and seafood dishes.

Conclude the week with a historical tour focused on Bataan and WWII history before final museum visits and souvenir shopping.

1. 08:00|09:00
   

   Food

   Breakfast at The Early Bird Breakfast Club

   08:00 – 09:00

   Enjoy breakfast plates such as champorado porridge or Filipino garlic rice meals.

2. 09:15|12:15
   

   Outdoor

   Full-Day Tour in Corregidor and Bataan War Memorial from Manila

   09:15 – 12:15

   Visit historic war memorials and military posts across Bataan and Corregidor.

3. 12:30|13:30
   

   Food

   Lunch at Camalaniugan Seafood Restaurant

   12:30 – 13:30

   Eat fresh grilled fish and squid prepared local style.

4. 14:00|15:30
   

   Sightseeing

   Cultural Visit to National Museum

   14:00 – 15:30

   Take a final look at the art collections inside the National Museum of Fine Arts.

   • entryFree
5. 15:45|17:00
   

   Sightseeing

   Intramuros Walking Tour

   15:45 – 17:00

   Walk past Plaza de Roma and surrounding historic structures one last time.

   • entryFree
6. 17:15|18:30
   

   Shopping

   Shopping at Greenbelt Malls

   17:15 – 18:30

   Pick up last-minute travel necessities and gifts in Makati.

7. 18:45|20:00
   

   Shopping

   Divisoria Shopping Experience

   18:45 – 20:00

   Finish shopping with a quick run through local market rows for dried mangoes and trinkets.

8. 20:15|21:15
   

   Food

   Dinner at Romulo Cafe

   20:15 – 21:15

   End the journey with traditional Filipino dishes in a historic family-inspired space.