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Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano

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Duration

8 hours

Group Size

1 to 9 people

Ages

2 - 99 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Begin the day with a drive to the picturesque city of Tagaytay, a popular tourist destination because of its cool climate and picturesque scenery. It is located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, which offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano, known for being the smallest active volcano in the world. The tour includes a stop for a brief lunch in one of the local restaurants where you can enjoy sumptuous Philippine cuisine and delicacies popular to the region. After that, prepare for the trip back to Metro Manila. Our sightseeing tour of Manila starts with a visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery site or the resting place of our soldiers who lost their lives during the WWII, covers 152 acres. This contains the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II, a total of 17,191 and 36,286 missing in action who are recorded upon the walls of the memorial.

Additional information

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable walking shoes and sunscreen are recommended

Pickup

* You must call at least 24 hours prior departure to confirm your tour time and location. * Contact info: email - philippines@grayline.com; +632 8817-0204 during office hours; mobile number +63 918-9444-899, reachable thru VIBER or WHATSAPP. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

What's included

Local English-speaking guide

Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Full-day tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only

Gratuities

Other

Itinerary

Stop 1: 1 hours

After pickup from your Manila hotel, your guide will take you on 1-hour drive to the picturesque city of Tagaytay, located on a ridge 2,250 feet (686 meters) above sea level.

Stop 2: 1 hours

When you arrive, visit People's Park (previously called Palace in the Sky), the ‘rest house’ of former President Ferdinand Marcos. Admire gorgeous panoramic views of Taal Lake, which surrounds Taal Volcano, one of the Philippine’s most active volcanoes.

Stop 3: 1 hours

Stop for lunch at one of the local restaurants, where you'll sample traditional Filipino dishes and some popular regional specialties while soaking in great views. Afterward, head back to Manila for your afternoon tour.

Stop 4: 1 hours

Afternoon: Manila Sightseeing Tour When you arrive in Manila, drive to the American War Memorial and Cemetery, occupying 52 acres (21 hectares) on a prominent plateau that contains the world’s largest number of graves of fallen World War II soldiers.

Stop 5:

Next, experience the hustle and bustle of City of Makati, the Philippines’ financial center, and travel along scenic Roxas Boulevard.

Stop 6: 0.5 hours

Pass through Rizal Park on the way to Intramuros, a historic fortified area and Manila’s oldest district.

Stop 7: 0.5 hours

Journey down cobblestone streets to UNESCO World Heritage-listed San Agustin Church, which you’ll enter to discover its interesting Baroque carvings and décor.

Stop 8: 1 hours

Your final stop is Fort Santiago, a citadel built by the Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi. Learn from your guide how this is one of the most important historical sites in Manila. In fact, the national hero of the Philippines, Jose Rizal, was imprisoned here during the Spanish Colonial Period.

Stop 9: 0.1 hours

After your tour, you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Min 1 days: 100%
From 0 to 1 days: 0%

Tickets

Adult (12 - 99 years)

Minimum: 1, Maximum: 6

Children (2 - 11 years)

Minimum: 0, Maximum: 2