Luxury Philippines (17 days)

This luxurious tour combines two of the Philippines’ most opulent and exclusive island properties with stays at the best city hotels available in Cebu and Manila. Start your tour in Cebu, staying at the fantastic Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort. You have a day to explore the city and surroundings, before flying to the remote island of Siargao to stay five nights at the idyllic Nay Palad Hideaway. From here it’s a hop over to Manila, where you will stay two nights at the exceptional Peninsula Hotel, right in the heart of the buzzing Makati District. The finale to this tour is a five-night stay at Amanpulo, occupying its own private island off the coast of Palawan and unparalleled for both style and service. A true desert island paradise of your very own!

Guide Price

From £10,525 per person.

Day by Day Itinerary

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Day 1: Fly from London Heathrow to Cebu, via Hong Kong

Flight: CX252 London Heathrow - Hong Kong 11.15 - 07.00 (overnight)

Day 2: Arrive in Cebu and transfer to your hotel

Flight: CX291 Hong Kong - Cebu 08.20 - 11.10

Private transfer to your hotel: Upon arrival at Cebu airport, you will be welcomed to the Philippines by your guide, and transferred to your hotel in a private chauffeur driven car.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shangri-La Mactan Island (Main Wing Deluxe Room)

Cebu

Cebu

Day 3: Guided tour of Cebu

Morning guided tour of Cebu City: After breakfast, at the hotel set out on a tour of Cebu, a city which retains a certain colonial charm. The tour is a special journey that introduces Cebu's history in a nutshell as you cruise along its main thoroughfares. The first stop will take you to the majestic Taoist Temple which is situated 4 miles from the city centre. This impressive and highly ornate temple, of the Taoist religious community, is evidence that a considerable part of Cebu's population is Chinese. You can get a good view of the city from this magnificent temple. On your way to the Basilica, you will pass by Cebu's seat of government and its graceful piece of architecture, the Cebu Provincial Capitol and then you will make a stop at the Carbon Market, where most of the city's fresh produce is being sold.

Afterwards, stop at the Basilica Minore de Santo Nino, an ancient stone structure that was once called the Basilica Minore de San Agustin, and which now houses the statue of the Infant Jesus. A short walk away is Magellan's Cross, the spot where Christianity was first introduced to Cebu. Not far away is Fort San Pedro, the first military stronghold in the country. Its walls were restored in the late ‘60s and a garden is laid out in the inner courtyard, an enticing refuge not far from the hustle and bustle of the harbour.

Your last stop is Casa Gorordo - the Parian district in today's downtown area which was the residential home of Cebu's wealthy at the turn of the century. Of the remaining four houses, the Gorordo residence was restored and furnished in the style of the period. Apart from its furniture, there are porcelain, liturgical pieces, clothes and old photographs of Cebu. After your morning tour the rest of the day will be free at leisure for you to relax and continue exploring at your own pace.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Shangri-La Mactan Island (Main Wing Deluxe Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

San Pedro Fort, Cebu

San Pedro Fort, Cebu

Day 4: Fly from Cebu to Siargao

Private transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time today, you will be transferred to the airport in time to check in for your onward flight.

Flight: PR2374 Cebu - Siargao 11.40 - 12.40

Transfer to your hotel: On arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to check-in and relax. Please be aware that this transfer may be shared with other guests staying at the hotel and if you do not see someone holding a board with your name on, you should look for a representative of the hotel.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at the Nay Palad Hideaway (Superior Garden View Villa)

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao

Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao

Days 5-8: Time at leisure in Siargao

Time at leisure: You have time to relax and enjoy the peaceful surrounds of Siargao Island. Siargao is famous as one of the Philippines’ top surfing spots, and there are also options for island-hopping, snorkelling, diving, and fishing trips. All these activities and more can be arranged locally through your resort.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at the Nay Palad Hideaway (Superior Garden View Villa)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao

Nay Palad Hideaway, Siargao

Day 9: Fly from Siargao to Manila

Transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time, resort staff will transfer you to Siargao airport in time to check in for your flight.

Flight: DG6842 Siargao - Manila 12.25 - 14.55

Private transfer to your hotel: Upon arrival at Manila airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel to check in.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Peninsula Manila (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast

Makati, Manila

Makati, Manila

Day 10: Guided tour of Manila

Guided tour of Manila: After breakfast, you will meet your guide in the lobby of the hotel and then set out on a tour of Manila. The tour starts with a visit to Rizal Park, which was named in honour of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippines' national hero. After a photo stop here you will proceed to Intramuros, the Walled City, and look around Fort Santiago, an ancient fortress that defends the mouth of the Pasig River. From here you will continue onto San Agustin Church and Casa Manila. Afterwards crossing the Pasig River, driving through Quiapo district, the old downtown area, to Santo Tomas University which was founded in 1611 by the Dominican friars. You will also see the Chinese Cemetery where some of the mausoleums are larger than an average-sized house. The tour will end with a drive along Ayala Avenue, the financial street and commercial centre in Makati. Afterwards, return to your hotel via Roxas Boulevard, the city's sea front, and pass by the Cultural Centre of the Philippines.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at The Peninsula Manila (Superior Room)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Intramuros, Manila

Intramuros, Manila

Day 11: Fly from Manila to Pamalican Island

Private transfer to the airport: At the appropriate time today, you will be met by your private driver and escorted to the Amanpulo Lounge at Manila Airport to catch your onward flight to Amanpulo.

Flight to Amanpulo: Your flight will depart from the Amanpulo Lounge hangar at Manila airport at 13.00, and arrive at the resort’s private airstrip on Pamalican Island 70 minutes later.

Each flight can accommodate up to 15 guests and has a luggage allowance of 20kg per person Excess luggage can be stored at the Amanpulo Lounge in Manila.

Hotel transfer: Your flight will arrive at the hotel’s own airstrip on Pamalican Island, from where you will be transferred to the resort to check in and relax.

Accommodation: Stay tonight at Amanpulo (Hillside Casita)

Meals: Breakfast

Amanpulo, Pamalican Island

Amanpulo, Pamalican Island

Days 12-15: Time at leisure at Amanpulo

Time at leisure: You have time to relax at the fabulous Amanpulo Resort. Whether you are looking for action or relaxation, the resort has facilities and activities available to suite everyone’s pace – from diving or kitesurfing, snorkelling trips and island-hopping cruises, to simply lounging by the pool with a cocktail in hand.

Accommodation: Stay these nights at Amanpulo (Hillside Casita)

Meals: Breakfast

Amanpulo, Pamalican Island

Amanpulo, Pamalican Island

Day 16: Fly back to Manila, then fly to London Heathrow, via Hong Kong

Hotel transfer: At the appropriate time, resort staff will transfer you to the hotel’s own airstrip in time to catch the flight back to Manila.

Flight to Manila: Your flight will depart from the resort’s private airstrip on Pamalican Island at 14.30, and arrive at the Amanpulo Lounge hangar at Manila Airport 70 minutes later.

Each flight can accommodate up to 15 guests and has a luggage allowance of 20kg per person.

Private transfer to the international airport: On arrival back in Manila, you will be met and transferred to Ninoy Aquino International Airport in time to check in for your flight home.

Flight: CX902 Manila - Hong Kong 19.45 - 22.15

Flight: CX251 Hong Kong - London Heathrow 23.55 - 05.00 (overnight)

Meals: Breakfast

Lion fish

Lion fish

Day 17: Morning arrival in London Heathrow