Day 1: Cebu Arrival
Welcome to Cebu!
Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Mactan Cebu International Airport and take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or freely explore the surroundings.
Stay overnight in Cebu.
Day 2: Cebu City Tour
Today, you will spend the full day exploring the landmarks of Cebu city. First go to visit the
Museo Sugbo, which is the Cebu Provincial Museum located in the former Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), four blocks from Plaza Independencia.
Then head to visit the
Heritage Monument, also known as the Parian Monument. It is a representation and illustration of sculptures depicting significant and symbolic events in the history of Cebu back from the time of Rajah Humabon to the recent beatification of the Cebuano martyr, Pedro Calungsod.
Next, go to the
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House. Dating back to the Spanish colonial era of the 1600s, the Yap Sandiego Ancestral House is a museum that sheds light on the Chinese settlements of the city.
After that, you will move to
Magellan’s Cross which is housed in a chapel. It is believed to be a Christian cross planted by the Portuguese and Spanish explorers headed by Ferdinand Magellan, on their arrival day of March 15, 1521. That day also marked the birth of Christianity in the land.
Then continue to visit the
Basilica del Santo Niño, which is the oldest church in the Philippines, built in 1565, and the world-famous "El Nino image" is stored here.
Also visit the
Sirao Flower Farm, where you can see all sorts of flowers neatly arranged and in various colors. The flower farm is also called as "The Little Amsterdam of Cebu".
At the end of the day, you will visit the
Temple of Leah. It is a beautiful Romanesque architectural shrine, also known as the Taj Mahal of Cebu. It is the hometown of the grandmother of Filipino actress Ellen Adana.
Stay overnight in Cebu.
Magellan's Cross holds a very big part of the history of Cebu.
Day 3: Cebu to Mactan Island; Island Hopping Tour
Today, you will take a side trip to
Mactan Island, which is a few kilometers east of Cebu Island. Mactan Island is a paradise with pristine waters and beautiful white sandy beaches that make this place famous all over the world.
Upon arrival, you will go on a wonderful
island hopping tour to Gilutungan Island, Caohagan Island, and San Vicente in Olango Island. All three islands have marine reserves where you can explore the rich coral and hundreds of tropical fish species. With the help of boatmen, you can also snorkel, dive, and even take nice pictures of these islands.
After the island hopping tour, return to Cebu from Mactan Island.
Stay overnight in Cebu.
Mactan Island hopping tour
Day 4: Cebu to Bohol
Today, you will travel from
Cebu to Bohol by ferry. This ferry journey takes 2 hours. Upon arrival, your guide will take you to your hotel.
The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or freely explore surroundings.
Stay overnight in Bohol.
Day 5: Bohol Tour
In the morning, you will first visit the
Blood Compact Shrine, which is a monument made to honor the first international treaty between the Philippines and Spain. It symbolizes the historical traces of the Philippines' changing international status.
Then go to visit the
Baclayon Church, one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines. It was the first church built by the Spanish in the Philippines.
Next, you will take a wildlife trip to the
Tarsier Sanctuary, where you can see tarsier in its natural habitat. Tarsier is the smallest primate and a kind of endangered species in the world. Please make sure not to use flash photography or make too much noise to avoid startling the cute animals.
Later move to
Loboc River, where a delicious lunch is waiting for you in one of its floating restaurants. Relax and enjoy the sights as you cruise along the river while the locals present a folk performance for your entertainment.
In the afternoon, you will head to
Bilar Man-made Forest, which comprises thousands of mahogany trees stretching more than 2 kilometers between the towns of Bilar and Loboc.
After that, continue to the
Bohol Butterfly Conservation Center to get close contact with hundreds of butterfly species.
Finally, you will visit the
Chocolate Hills, which is one of the most popular tourist spots not only in Bohol but in the whole Philippines. Thousands of green and brow-open hillocks dot the landscape as far as the eyes can see, truly a natural wonder that can only be seen in Bohol.
Stay overnight in Bohol.
Visit the Chocolate Hills in Bohol
Day 6: Bohol Departure
Say goodbye to the Philippines.
You are free to arrange your time until the guide transfer you to the airport.
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Service Included
Private English-speaking tour guide
All entrance ticket fees for sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Private van for land transportation
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Hotel accommodation
Governmental taxes
Service Excluded
International air tickets
Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee
Meals as not listed in the itinerary
Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.
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