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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of San Agustin Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Manila Cathedral, and then explore the activities along Manila Bay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Intramuros, look for gifts at SM Mall of Asia, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Fort Santiago.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Manila sightseeing planner.

Rome, Italy to Manila is an approximately 20-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and 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. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Wed) before leaving for 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Nacpan Beach and Hidden Beach. Step out of El Nido to go to Taytay and see Fort Santa Isabel, which is approximately 1h 25 min away. Spend the 16th (Fri) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Small Lagoon, kick back and relax at Nacpan Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Secret Lagoon Beach.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Manila to El Nido takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.