16 days in Philippines Itinerary

The capital of the Philippines and the "Pearl of the Orient," Manila truly resembles a gem: rough on the outside, but glittering within.

On the 12th (Mon), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Agustin Church, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Manila Cathedral, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Manila Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Tue): take a stroll through Intramuros, then look for gifts at SM Mall of Asia, and then contemplate the long history of Fort Santiago.

Plan my day in Manila using traveler tips and tourist information provided by Inspirock.

Rome, Italy to Manila is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. Traveling from Rome to Manila, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much hotter temperatures traveling from Rome in February, with highs in Manila at 36°C and lows at 27°C. On the 14th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to El Nido.

The coastal region of El Nido includes a mainland area of jungle, beaches, and cliffs, as well as 45 limestone islands and islets.

You'll get in some beach time at Nacpan Beach and Secret Lagoon Beach. Step out of El Nido with an excursion to Fort Santa Isabel in Taytay--about 1h 30 min away. And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Small Lagoon, enjoy the sand and surf at Ipil Beach, stroll through Marimegmeg Beach, and head off the coast to Snake Island (Vigan Island).

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the El Nido online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Manila to El Nido takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.