Tours & Sightseeing
METRO MANILA & SUBURB
Manila Experience
Explore Metro
Manila and its environs. Start with a visit to Rizal
Park and discover more about the country�s national hero. Enter
Intramuros,
the �Walled City� once the old city
of Manila. Sites to see includes Fort Santiago,
the former stronghold of the Spaniards, the Rizal
Shrine, a museum which showcases Rizal�s memorabilia, San
Agustin Church and its elaborate interiors and collection of
religious artifact. Proceed to Binondo, Manila�s Chinatown andvisit
a typical market in Quiapo. Catch a
glimpse of the Malacanang Palace, the
official residence of the President of the Philippines as you drive towards
Roxas
Boulevard by the bay where the famous sunset of Manila ca be
most enjoyed.
Intramuros Walking Tour
A walking tour of Intramuros
starts at Puerta Real, a gate used
exclusively by the Spaniards governor-general, now a popular venue
for concerts and theatrical events. Move on to the seafront complex
which includes
Baluarte de SanDiego,
one of the oldest fortification in the walled city: the Baluarte
de San Jose, the former headquarter of General
Douglas MacArthur, among others. Continue to San
Agustin Church and explores its beautiful retablos as
well as its big collections of religious artifacts. Cross over to Casa
Manila and relive the lifestyle of the elite during the Spanish
era. Proceed to the Manila Cathedral,
the seal of the archdiocese of Manila. Cut through the Plaza
de Roma to reach Fort Santiago. In this fort which sprouted
the city of Sulayman Theater. From
Fort Santiago, visit Galleon Trade
market at Aduana Street. The tour ends
at
Puerta Isabel II. Return to Hotel
Manila Shopping & Market Tour
For maximum shopping enjoyment,
Divisoria
offers a wide range of goods from clothing to home furnishing. Haggling
is the norm even if prices seem to be cheap already. After good bargains
in Divisoria, proceed to Quiapo Market
in Quiapo where you can buy souvenirs at good prices. The merchandise here
are mostly handicrafts from different parts of the country. Then, sample
various fruits in the colorful San Andres Market.
Move on to AyalaCenter, an upscale
shopping haven in the business district of Makati. It boasts of two shopping
malls, five department stores, cinemas, numerous restaurants and countless
boutique. Return to your hotel after your shopping spree.