Itinerary: An unforgettable 3 day trip to Manila

by Helen Ha
Jul 23, 07:48
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Manila is a large city and can easily appear overwhelming to visitors. Lots of history, culture and activities are available to discover.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 74.37 USD
Total travel distance 30.0 km
Number of places 15 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Church Cultural Historic Park
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 6 places

08:00

H2O Hotel Manila Detail Map

Roxas Boulevard,Behind The Quirino Grandstand,Luneta,Manila 1000,Metro Manila

H2O Hotel Manila is located at Roxas Boulevard,Behind The Quirino Grandstand,Luneta,Manila 1000,Metro Manila, Manila, Philippines

It offers free snack inside the room.
Hotel H2O is only one km from Manila Cathedral and Palacio del Gobernador. Ninoy Aquino International Airport is a 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Children 12 years old and below sharing existing beds stay for FREE.

Take a bus/train

0.50 USD

10 mins

2.54 km

09:15

Intramuros Detail Map

Intramuros, Manila Metro Manila Philippines

Intramuros is the oldest district and historic core of Manila. Known as the Walled City, the original fortified city is a marvelous way to spend the day in Manila.

To get to Intramuros, you'll either need to take the LRT (light-rail transit) or the jeepney going in.
You can see its former glory in the ruined and empty buildings, as well as those that have been preserved and are still in use.
The streets here are quiet, making it a pleasant area to stroll around.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.64 km

10:45

San Agustin Church Detail Map

Gen Luna & Real Sts | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines 0.02 USD

San Agustin Church is a Roman Catholic church under the auspices of The Order of St. Augustine, located inside the historic walled city of Intramuros in Manila.

It's convinient to continue to take a walk to get San Agustin Church.
You are sure to go into the main church and look at the Trompe L'Oeil ceilings, painted by Italian artists Alberoni and Dibella. They are beautiful and well preserved.
You should look for the Pineapples on the gilded pulpit, certainly a rare sight in Baroque decoration.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.66 km

12:05

Fort Santiago Detail Map

Gen Luna St | Intramuros, Manila, Luzon 1002, Philippines 1.50 USD

Fort Santiago is a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi for the new established city of Manila in the Philippines.

From Intramuros, you can take a walk to Fort Santiago.
If you have young children with you, look-out for the footsteps of Jose Rizal. Kids love to follow these although it's actually his path to execution!
Intramuros walking and bike tours all start at Fort Santiago, and the fort also has a Visitor's Center to help you explore the city "within the walls."

Walk

0.00 USD

45 mins

3.6 km

14:00

Presidential Museum and Library Detail Map

Kalayaan Hall, Jose P. Laurel Street, Malacañang, Manila City, Jose P Laurel Sr, San Miguel, Manila

Presidential Museum and Library is located at Kalayaan Hall, Jose P. Laurel Street, Malacañang, Manila City, Jose P Laurel Sr, San Miguel, Manila, Manila, Philippines

You can take a walk or take a taxi to get there.
You may only visit the museum on a guided tour. Book well in advance on the museum website.
You are sure to bring your ID along on your visit.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.48 km

15:05

Mang Alex’s Fishballs Detail Map

327 Ycaza San Miguel, Manila 1005 Metro Manila Philippines 1.00 USD

Mang Alex fishball is one of the most famous fishball street food in Manila. He has the legendary recipe for the BEST Fishball Sauces that man could only dream of.

Dark sauces are rare as these are soy sauce based and soy sauce is expensive in terms of food cost for street food.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 5 places

09:30

Manila Ocean Park Detail Map

Manila Ocean Park 666, Behind Quirino Grandstand, Luneta, Manila, Metro Manila 1000 Philippines 0.19 USD

Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila. It's owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm has operated four oceanariums in China.

You can take an LRT 1 Yellow Line to get there.
You should check out the packages in advance and think about what exactly you want to see and do. (You don't have to pay for everything, and can opt for a pick-and-mix.)
There are a number of different attractions here—including sea lion and penguin shows, shark encounters, dolphin swimming, and more—so it's easy to spend a whole day here if you like.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.57 km

14:00

Museo Pambata Detail Map

Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive Manila 1000 Metro Manila Philippines 3.50 USD

Museo Pambata is the Philippines first and only hands on discovery museum for children. Museo Pambata invites visitors to learn with the exhibits by using their total senses.

The museum runs a children's advocacy program and a mobile library, so supporting it means you are contributing to a good local project too.
It's advisable to take a walk to get there from Manila Ocean Park
They have sourvenir shops selling books, story telling section, theatrical plays, concerts, and shows in and outdoor theater.
This is an excellent place to take children to appreciate science and art.
There are seven themed rooms in the museum.

Walk

0.00 USD

5 mins

0.54 km

15:15

Rizal Park Detail Map

Ermita, Manila, Manila, Luzon 1000, Philippines 0.02 USD

Rizal Park, also known as Luneta Park, is a historical urban park located in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines, adjacent to the old walled city of Manila.

You can easily get there just 5 minute walk.
You should look for "Kilometer Zero" in front of the Rizal monument. The marker serves as the starting point for measuring the distance to cities and provinces in all The Philippines.
This place is near Ermita District of Manila, down by Manila Bay.

Walk

0.00 USD

10 mins

0.72 km

16:30

National Museum Detail Map

Rizal Park at Padre Burgos St., Manila, Luzon, Philippines 3.00 USD

The National Museum of the Philippines is the official repository established in 1901 as a natural history and ethnography museum of the Philippines.

It's convinient to get there by taking a walk.
Entrance is free every Sunday and throughout the month of October.
Inside, the often-overlooked museum is a treasure trove of Filipino cultural archaeology and fine art

Take a bus/train

0.90 USD

15 mins

6.67 km

17:45

Gerry's grill restairant Detail Map

24 Eugenio Lopez St., corner Tomas Morato, QC

Gerry's grill restaurant recently reopened its renovated branch at the ground level of Ali Mall at the Araneta Center in Quezon City.

The fish soup with tamarind had a nice flavor.
The pork chop was also very good, with a lot of meat.
I recommend you to try the Bangus Belly and the sinigang, all of them were very tasty.