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A Tour of the National Museum with John Silva
Date: October 18 [NM 1], October 21 [NM 2], October 22 [NM 3]
Depart hotel: 9:00 am
Arrive at hotel: 1:30-2:00pm
Cost: US$36.00
Works of art are appreciated by their own merits. But oftentimes a painting or a sculpture has a story that adds to its worth. Or a brushstroke, almost imperceptible, that needs pointing out, and expanding a painting’s dimension.
John L. Silva’s renowned three-hour tour of the National Museum’s painting and sculpture collection incorporates history, interpretation, and even a little humor.
Get to know the Philippines from as far back as 40,000 years ago through its fascinating archaeological artifacts from stone-age tools to exquisite textiles. Understand the country today with its colonial period collection from Spanish ware to American architectural influence on the two buildings housing the National Museum.
Tour covers two buildings and over 20 galleries.
Come and discover a fascinating Philippine past. It will astound you.
The Big Binondo Food Wok
Date: October 20 [BB 1]
Depart hotel: 8:15am
Arrive at hotel: 12:30-1:00 pm
Cost: US$61.00
The tour starts, quite paradoxically, in a 16th century Baroque cathedral, making your way down to a miraculous Chinese shrine. Take a peek at a traditional chocolate factory. Listen to immigrant stories of yore. Sing hurrahs to an authentic Hokkien-style lumpia!
Take in local history while enjoying Chinese treats! It’s Tsinoy chop suey and more as you nibble your way down through Chinatown!
Best of Old Manila Walks: Halo-Halo Special
Date: October 19 [HH 1]
Depart hotel: 8:15am
Arrive at hotel: 12:30-1:00 pm
Cost: US$72.00
A half-day whirlwind experience combining three of our most popular walks- its history 101 in Intramuros. Tsinoy treats in the quaint alleys of Chinatown and bargain-hunting in the hub that is Quiapo, a tour dripping with sweat loads of culture, trivia and everything Filipiniana. Your best insider guide to the heart and soul of Manila
Crater Lake Adventure
Date: October 20 [CLA 1], October 22 [CLA 2],
Depart hotel: 8:00 am
Arrive at hotel: 6:00 pm
Cost: US$180.00
A leisurely 1-hour and 30-minute drive though the countryside passing through coastal villages, ricefields, fruit orchards and coconut plantations shall take you to the cool clime of Tagaytay. Drive down to Talisay and take a half-hour boatride across the Taal Lake to the unique Taal Volcano. Once on the Volcano Island, a horseback ride of about 30 minutes takes you to the 1,312-foot high crater for a great view of the lake within the volcano. Time is given for photos to be taken and to appreciate the majestic site. Upon returning to the Tagaytay side of the lake, lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Invigorating Tagaytay
Date: October 18 [TG 1], October 19 [TG 2],
Depart hotel: 8:00 am
Arrive at hotel: 6:00 pm
Cost: US$130.00
A leisurely 1-hour and 30-minute drive though the countryside passing through coastal villages, ricefields, fruit orchards and coconut plantations shall take you to the cool clime of Tagaytay. Nestled in a secluded corner of Tagaytay Ridge about 2,250 feet above sea level is Tagaytay Highlands which offers a panoramic view of one of the rarest known sights in the world – the smallest Taal Volcano. Spend the rest of the day enjoying Tagaytay’s natural attractions: its beautiful views, dramatic terrain and cool mountain climate. Lunch to be served at a local restaurant.
Corregidor Island Tour
Date: October 18 [CIT 1], October 22 [CIT 2],
Depart hotel: 6:45 am
Arrive at hotel: 4:30 pm
Cost: US$120.00
Corregidor, the island-fortress, is a 1-hour ferryboat ride. Located 26 miles west of Manila, “The Rock” as it became known during World War II, was the last Filipino-American bastion to fall to the Japanese. Tour includes a guided visit to the island’s many “silent guns” and historical landmarks. The stirring Light and Sound Show inside the cavernous Malinta Tunnel which served as General Douglas McArthur’s headquarters during the siege should not be missed. |
