3 days in manila, philippines

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
OPENING
HOURS
RECOMMENDED
TIME
ADMISSION
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HIGHLIGHTS
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
The museum is on Makati avenue corner De La
Rosa street, Greenbelt Park, a 10 minute walk
from Ayala MRT
Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM
2-3 hours
PhP 350 for basic admission
PhP 425 includes special galleries
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.
http://www.ayalamuseum.org/
Telehone: (632) 759 8288
Email: hello@ayalamuseum.org
restaurant recommendations: makati
Your Local
Wildflour Café + Bakery
neighborhood bistro serving South East
Asian dishes
Universal LMS Building, 106 Esteban
St, Legaspi Village
+63 2 823 6206
Mon-Sat: 11AM-2PM, Sun: 10 AM-3PM
Budget: PhP 300-500
international comfort food + yummy
desserts
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
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.
Kitchen 1B
healthy dishes made with organic
ingredients
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
9 AM
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

Plaza Roma
Rest by the fountain and admire old Spanish-era buildings including the
Manila Cathedral, Ayuntamiento, and Palacio de Gobernador.
11 AM
LUNCH

General Luna corner Andres Soriano, Intramuros, Manila
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.
1 PM

Silahis Center
2 PM
Plaza San Luis Complex, Gen. Luna cor. Real St., Intramuros, Manila
+63 2 527 4084, +63 2 527 4088
Entrance fee: PhP 75
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

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.
3 PM

Baluarte de San
Diego
4:30 PM

Gen. Luna corner Real St., Intramuros, Manila
+63 2 527 2746, +63 2 527 4052
Entrance fee: PhP 100
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
See Recommended Restaurants below
DINNER
6 PM
restaurant recommendations: intramuros
Ristorante Delle Mitre
Barbara’s
religious-themed restaurant serving
Filipino and international dishes
470 General Luna street,
Intramuros
+63 2 559 5220
Daily 8AM-7PM
Budget: PhP 300-500
traditional Filipino food in an old
traditional stone house
Plaza San Luis Complex, General
Luna street, Intramuros, Manila
+63 2 527 3893
Mon-Sat 11AM-2PM, 6PM-10PM
Budget: PhP 300-500
9 Spoons
modern Filipino dining with a
panoramic view of the Manila skyline
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
Make an early start and try to avoid traffic.
Leave Metro
Manila
8 AM

Stopover: Nuvali
9 AM
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!
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

Tagaytay Picnic
Grove
11 AM
Lunch

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
See Recommended Restaurants below
12 NN

Museo Orlina
1 PM

Ilog Maria
Honeybee Farms
3 PM

Nurture Spa
Village
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
A bee farm offering differing kinds of products mostly based on bee byproducts: 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
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.
4 PM

Dinner then head
back to Manila
6 PM
Pulong Sagingan Barangay Maitim 2nd West, Maitim Dos St, Tagaytay
+63 918 888 8772 | info@nurture.com.ph |
http://www.nurturewellnessvillage.com/
See Recommended Restaurants below
restaurant recommendations: tagaytay
Amoroma
Sonya’s Garden
Bag of Beans
rustic charm + fresh
comfort food and strong
produce
Batangas coffee
Ristorante
authentic Italian restaurant
Tagaytay-Calamba Road
+63 46 696 3582
Daily 11AM-2PM, 6PM10PM
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
Antonio’s
fine dining
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
HELLO
kumusta?
GOODBYE
paalam
useful smartphone apps
WAZE | The streets of Metro
Manila can be pretty confusing
and congested. Don’t get stuck
in traffic!
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.
basic filipino
DELICIOUS!
sarap!
YES
oo
THANK YOU
salamat
NO
hindi
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.
LOOLOO | Explore and
discover nearby restaurants
and establishments.
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
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