Manila 6 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Exploring Intramuros

  • Arrival at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) - Get a prepaid SIM card or mobile data package for convenient navigation.
  • Check-in at Hotel - Recommended hotels: Rizal Park Hotel (budget), The Bayleaf Intramuros (mid-range), Manila Hotel (luxury).
  • Lunch - Ilustrado Restaurant (Spanish cuisine) or Cafe Adriatico (Filipino & Asian fusion).
  • Intramuros Tour - Fort Santiago, San Agustin Church and Museum, Casa Manila, and Rizal Shrine. You can also take a kalesa (horse-drawn carriage) ride for an authentic experience.
  • Dinner - Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant (Filipino cuisine).
  • Things to know: Intramuros is the historic district of Manila, established in 1571. It’s best to visit during daylight hours.

Day 2: Rizal Park & Museum Hopping

  • Breakfast - Ykaie’s Breakfast Platters (Filipino breakfast).
  • Visit Rizal Park - National Museum Complex, Chinese Garden, and the Heroes’ Memorial Monument.
  • Lunch - Makansutra Hawker Centre at S Maison (Asian street food).
  • Afternoon - Ayala Museum or The Mind Museum.
  • Dinner - Green Pastures Steakhouse & Bar.
  • Things to know: Rizal Park is the largest park in Manila and named after the Philippines’ national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal.

Day 3: Makati Business District & Mall Hopping

  • Breakfast - The Chocolate Chamber (Filipino chocolate delights).
  • Mall Hopping - Greenbelt, Glorietta, and Ayala Center malls for shopping and dining.
  • Lunch - Wolfgang Puck’s CUT by Wolfgang Puck (upscale American cuisine) or The Garden Café at The Peninsula Manila (buffet).
  • Afternoon - Bonifacio High Street for more shopping, dining, and entertainment.
  • Dinner - Abia’s Revolving Restaurant for a panoramic view of Makati.
  • Things to know: Makati is the central business district in Metro Manila with numerous skyscrapers and modern buildings.

Day 4: Exploring Binondo (Chinatown)

  • Breakfast - Dong Bei Restaurant (Chinese cuisine).
  • Binondo Walking Tour - visit Ongpin Street, Karera Church, and explore the local Chinese shops.
  • Lunch - Dampalit-an Seafood City (seafood buffet) or New Po-Heng Lumpia House (lumpia dishes).
  • Afternoon - Visit Bahay Tsinoy Museum to learn about the history of Chinese-Filipinos.
  • Dinner - La Lola Bakery & Restaurant (Filipino-Chinese cuisine).
  • Things to know: Binondo is the oldest Chinatown in the world, dating back to 1594.

Day 5: Quezon City & UP Town Center

  • Breakfast - Kanto Freestyle Food Park (food park with various stalls).
  • Visit Quezon Memorial Circle and Quezon City Museum.
  • Lunch - Artisanal Kitchen at UP Town Center or Tom Yam Kung (Thai food).
  • Afternoon - Explore the University of the Philippines Diliman campus, Quezon City Hall, and Eastwood City for shopping and dining.
  • Dinner - S&R Membership Shopping (gourmet grocery store) or The Pig & Palm (Modern Australian cuisine).
  • Things to know: Quezon City is the largest city in the Philippines by land area and serves as the country’s executive, legislative, and judicial center.

Day 6: Departure Day

  • Breakfast - Milky Way (Filipino breakfast).
  • Last Minute Shopping & Sightseeing at Greenhills Shopping Center or Divisoria Market for souvenirs.
  • Lunch - Max’s Restaurant (classic Filipino dishes) or Mang Inasal (grilled chicken).
  • Transfer to NAIA for Departure.