3 DAYS IN MANILA, PHILIPPINES An Itinerary by LizzieMeetsWorld.com

Philippine Pesos Filipino and

English

Best time to go:

November to May

Nature

Budget Shopping

Cuisine and Culture

Overview & Highlights Day 1: MAKATI Museums, Shopping, Urban Landscape Day 2: INTRAMUROS, MANILA Historical and Cultural Tours, Spanish Era Architecture,

Catholic Churches, Filipino Cuisine Day 3: TAGAYTAY Art Museums, Natural Landscapes, Farms and Spas,

Filipino Cuisine

DAY 1: MAKATI

Spend a leisurely afternoon

shopping and enjoying the urban

landscape of Makati

The malls are all within walking

distance from each other – from

posh Greenbelt, to mid-range

Glorietta, to budget

Landmark.

Take a break at the Greenbelt

Park.

AYALA MUSEUM HOW TO GET

THERE

The museum is on Makati avenue corner De La

Rosa street, Greenbelt Park, a 10 minute walk

from Ayala MRT OPENING

HOURS Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM

RECOMMENDED TIME

2-3 hours

ADMISSION RATES

PhP 350 for basic admission

PhP 425 includes special galleries

HIGHLIGHTS

The permanent exhibitions highlight the key

aspects of Philippine history.

On the third floor, the “Pioneers of Philippine Art”

exhibits Juan Luna’s realism, Fernando Amorsolo’s

impressionism, and Fernando Zobel’s abstract

work.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

http://www.ayalamuseum.org/

Telehone: (632) 759 8288

Email: hello@ayalamuseum.org

You can also drop by

Ayala Museum which

is right in the heart of

the Makati business

district. It features

contemporary art, a

collection of

archaeological artifacts,

and a visual narration

of the milestones in

Philippine history.

restaurant recommendations: makati Your Local

neighborhood bistro serving South East Asian dishes

Wildflour Café + Bakery international comfort food + yummy

desserts Kitchen 1B

healthy dishes made with organic ingredients

Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban

St, Legaspi Village +63 2 823 6206 Mon-Sat: 11AM-2PM, Sun: 10 AM-3PM

Budget: PhP 300-500

G/F V Corporate Center Bldg,

125 LP Leviste St., Salcedo Village +63 2 808 7072 Mon-Sat: 7AM-10PM; Sun: 8AM-4PM

Budget: PhP 500-800

G/F KL Tower, Gamboa st.

Salcedo Village +63 2 403 5405 Mon-Sun: 6:30AM-10:30 PM

Budget: PhP 800-1,000

DAY 2: INTRAMUROS

Learn more about the history of the Philippines and get a glimpse of

the Spanish period as you explore the historic Walled City.

Things to do:

Start or end your walking tour with a kalesa tour

Eat traditional Filipino cuisine

Intramuros Walking Tour

Fort Santiago One of the most important historical sites in Manila: a citadel first built by

Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, and used as the former

military headquarters of the Spanish colonial government. Jose Rizal, the

Philippine national hero, was imprisoned here before his execution in

1896. The Rizal Shrine museum within the fort displays the hero’s

memorabilia.

Intramuros, Manila

+63 2 525 2000

Open: Daily from 8 AM to 6 PM including holidays

Entrance fee: PhP 75

9 AM

Plaza Roma Rest by the fountain and admire old Spanish-era buildings including the

Manila Cathedral, Ayuntamiento, and Palacio de Gobernador.

General Luna corner Andres Soriano, Intramuros, Manila 11 AM

LUNCH See Recommended Restaurants below

12 NN

Casa Manila Museum

The museum depicts colonial lifestyle during the Spanish colonization of

the Philippines. It is the typical house of the Filipino “ilustrado” or the

affluent class during that time.

Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna cor. Real St., Intramuros, Manila

+63 2 527 4084, +63 2 527 4088

Entrance fee: PhP 75

1 PM

Silahis Center An antique and artifacts store with a vast collection of cultural items

including woven baskets, wooden statues, and other crafts from around

the country.

744 Gen. Luna, Intramuros, Manila

+63 2 527 2111

Opening hours: Daily 10AM-7PM

2 PM

San Agustin Church and Museum

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Spanish Baroque church is said to

be the oldest stone church currently standing in the Philippines. It has

magnificent ceilings and a splendid high altar, and a very popular venue for

weddings. The museum displays religious artifacts from the Spanish

colonial era.

Gen. Luna corner Real St., Intramuros, Manila

+63 2 527 2746, +63 2 527 4052

Entrance fee: PhP 100 3 PM

Baluarte de San Diego

A bastion in Intramuros, formerly the Fort Nuestra Señora de Guia, and

one of the oldest known structures in Intramuros. Visitors can admire

and rest in the gardens within the baluarte

Santa Lucia corner Muralla, Intramuros, Manila

Opening hours: Daily 8AM-5PM

Entrance fee: PhP 75

4:30 PM

DINNER See Recommended Restaurants below

6 PM

restaurant recommendations: intramuros Ristorante Delle Mitre

religious-themed restaurant serving Filipino and international dishes

Barbara’s traditional Filipino food in an old

traditional stone house 9 Spoons

modern Filipino dining with a panoramic view of the Manila skyline

470 General Luna street,

Intramuros +63 2 559 5220 Daily 8AM-7PM

Budget: PhP 300-500

Plaza San Luis Complex, General

Luna street, Intramuros, Manila +63 2 527 3893 Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM, 6PM-10PM

Budget: PhP 300-500

The BayLeaf, Muralla corner

Victoria street +63 2 318 5000 Budget: PhP 500-1,000

DAY 3: Day Trip to TAGAYTAY Head to the south of Metro Manila for cooler and milder weather and unwind in an art museum, a bee

farm, a spa, and a variety of restaurants.

Tagaytay Day Trip

Leave Metro Manila

Make an early start and try to avoid traffic.

Driving tip: Along the SLEX, take the Eton exit (instead of the Sta. Rosa

exit) to avoid the Sta. Rosa traffic. Follow the signs to Nuvali or Tagaytay.

Use Waze!

8 AM

Stopover: Nuvali Walk around Nuvali’s picnic grounds and see art installations. Shop at

outlet stores. Visit the lakeside and go boating.

SPECIAL RECOMMENDATION: Look for Purple Oven and try their

lemon squares!

Nuvali, Santa Rosa City, Laguna

9 AM

Tagaytay Picnic Grove

View the Taal volcano and lake

ALTERNATIVE: You can also view the Taal volcano and lake in any of

the restaurants and hotels along the Tagaytay-Nasugbu highway.

Tagaytay-Calamba Road, Barangay Sungay East-End, Tagaytay City

11 AM

Lunch See Recommended Restaurants below

12 NN

Museo Orlina Museo Orlina showcases the glass sculptures of internationally acclaimed

artist Ramon Orlina.

Hollywood St., Hollywood Subd. Tolentino East, Tagaytay City

+63 46 413 2581 | +63 906 434 0862

Tuesday-Sunday 10AM-6PM

Entrance fee: PhP 100

1 PM

Ilog Maria Honeybee Farms

A bee farm offering differing kinds of products mostly based on bee by-

products: organic shampoos, natural soaps, etc.

Store Hours: Tuesdays to Sundays 8AM-5PM

Aguinaldo Highway Km 47, Lalaan 1, Silang, Cavite

+63 46 865 0018 | +63 917 502 7538 3 PM

Nurture Spa Village

Nurture Spa Village offers a full range of pampering spa services, detox

and natural healing packages. Walk-ins are entertained but advance

reservations are recommended.

Pulong Sagingan Barangay Maitim 2nd West, Maitim Dos St, Tagaytay

+63 918 888 8772 | info@nurture.com.ph |

http://www.nurturewellnessvillage.com/ 4 PM

Dinner then head back to Manila

See Recommended Restaurants below

6 PM

restaurant recommendations: tagaytay Amoroma

Ristorante authentic Italian restaurant

Sonya’s Garden rustic charm + fresh

produce Bag of Beans

comfort food and strong

Batangas coffee Antonio’s

fine dining

Tagaytay-Calamba Road +63 46 696 3582 Daily 11AM-2PM, 6PM-

10PM Budget: PhP 300-500

Barangay Buck Estate, Alfonso, Cavite +63 917 532 9097

Budget: Buffet lunch or dinner at PhP 683 per person

Two branches: 115 Aguinaldo Highway, Mendez Crossing West;

Tagaytay-Nasugbu Highway, Tagaytay City +63 922 881 8265

+63 46 413 2723 +63 46 413 4356 Budget: PhP 500-1,000

Purok 138, Barangay Neogan, Tagaytay City +63 917 899 2866

Tuesday to Sunday 11AM-1PM, 5:30PM-8PM Budget: PhP 1,500-3,000

STRICTLY BY RESERVATION ONLY

GENERAL TIPS

what to eat adobo

leche flan

beef bulalo

kare-kare

halo-halo

sinigang

laing

buko pandan

useful smartphone apps WAZE | The streets of Metro Manila can be pretty confusing and congested. Don’t get stuck

in traffic!

UBER, GRABTAXI | Public transportation is really cheap and convenient,

but for the rainy days, taxis and chauffered cars are the best ways to get around. MAPS.ME, GOOGLE MAPS |

Navigate the streets of Metro

Manila, whether walking or driving, easily with these maps. You can use them even when

you’re offline.

LOOLOO | Explore and discover nearby restaurants and establishments.

basic filipino HELLO

kumusta?

GOODBYE

paalam

DELICIOUS!

sarap!

THANK YOU

salamat

YES

oo

NO

hindi

watch out for traffic | allot extra time for travel

flash floods / sudden

downpour | bring boots and an

umbrella!

pickpockets | please mind your

belongings

Have fun in Manila, Philippines and see you on your next travels!

For more resources on Manila, check out: Hello, Manila

Or email: liz@lizziemeetsworld.com

LIZZIEMEETSWORLD.COM