Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano

Name: Manila Super Saver: Manila Sightseeing plus Tagaytay Tour with Taal Volcano
Brand: Gray Line Philippines
SKU: 3226949f-908e-4b01-9e71-f74bfd5d188d

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Summary

This exciting Super Saver tour begins with a hotel pickup in Manila. Then, it’s a 1-hour drive to the scenic city of Tagaytay, a popular holiday town south of Manila on the Philippine island Luzon. Tagaytay sits on a ridge above Taal Volcano Island, an active volcano surrounded by Taal Lake. Upon arrival, see the Lake while exploring the People's Park in the Sky, also called People's Park. This historic urban park was converted from an incomplete mansion known as the Palace in the Sky, the home of former President Ferdinand Marcos. Break for lunch at a local restaurant to sample some traditional Filipino cuisine as well as popular regional dishes, then hit the road back to Manila for the remainder of the day. In Manila, visit the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, which contains the largest number of graves of US military from World War II — a total of 17,201 souls, most of whom lost their lives in operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. Then experience the hustle of the City of Makati, the Philippines’ financial center, and travel along busy Roxas Boulevard, a popular waterfront promenade. Also, visit Rizal Park, a historical urban park; San Agustin Museum, adjacent to the landmark church and monastery; and Fort Santiago, a citadel first built by Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi for the then-newly established city of Manila — a key feature of the famous Walled City of Manila, referred to as Intramuros. This full-day tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

Begin the day with a drive to the picturesque city of Tagaytay, a popular tourist destination because of its cool climate and picturesque scenery. It is located on a ridge 2,250 feet above sea level, which offers a panoramic view of Taal Lake and Volcano, known for being the smallest active volcano in the world. The tour includes a stop for a brief lunch in one of the local restaurants where you can enjoy sumptuous Philippine cuisine and delicacies popular to the region. After that, prepare for the trip back to Metro Manila. Our sightseeing tour of Manila starts with a visit to the American Cemetery and Memorial. The cemetery site or the resting place of our soldiers who lost their lives during the WWII, covers 152 acres. This contains the largest number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II, a total of 17,191 and 36,286 missing in action who are recorded upon the walls of the memorial.

What’s included?

Full-day tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off on selected hotels only
Lunch
Local English-speaking guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entry/Admission - Fort Santiago
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Gray Line Philippines

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Skip the inevitable group tour delays and the hassles of negotiating public transport and relax on this guided private shore excursion to Makati and Old Manila. Glide through vibrant downtown to the American Memorial Cemetery and pay tribute to World War II’s fallen heroes. Then stroll through the ancient remains of the old walled city, Intramuros, including San Agustin Church, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Fort Santiago.