Day 01
Intramuros and Old Manila Heritage Tour
- Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up to begin your city tour of Manila, with a special focus on Intramuros. We dedicate this glorious day to discovering the Spanish influence on Philippine history and culture.
- Begin this beautiful tour by visiting Intramuros, once home to the Spanish during the flourishing period of their discoveries and conquests. This inhabited centre is, in fact, one of the authentic colonial cities with a "European" imprint that survived in Asian countries, so we take the opportunity to walk through the alleys of this town inherited from our parents before it was ruined.
- Start the exploration of the "walled city" at San Agustin Church, then continue to the opposite side of the road to visit the Plaza San Luis Complex, "Barrio San Luis", which recalls part of the Spanish culture and architecture.
- Then continue your walk to discover Fort Santiago. Home to the Rajahs before the arrival of the Spanish, this settlement is the main fortress, surrounded by solid moss-covered walls and overlooking the sea along the Pasig River. Here, you can find two important buildings: the Dungeon and the Baluarte de Santa Barbara.
- Head to the only green part of this city, Rizal Park, where you will enjoy a short walk to explore the area. Before returning to the hotel, make a final stop at Paco Park to continue the story of Dr Jose Rizal, a Philippine national hero.
- On the way back to the hotel, if time permits, pass by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP Complex) for a photo stop at the impressive Coconut Palace.
- Return to the hotel and end the tour.
