The best of PHILIPPINES
Manila, El Nido, Bohol, Cebu
10-21 November 2024
PROGRAM
10 November
Flight Sofia - Istanbul
11 November
Flight Istanbul - Manila. Welcome at the airport. Transfer and check in at the hotel. Free time and overnight.
12 November
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and fly to Palawan Island and check in at a beach hotel in the El Nido area. Palawan Island is renowned as the most exotic in the Philippines, the El Nido area is a World Heritage Site and its beaches are rated as the best in the world. Free time to relax.
13-14 November
After breakfast on both days, there are two full-day tours to the Little and Big Lagoons and nearby islands, a sunset cruise, boat trips through the local mangroves, canoeing, birdwatching with a qualified guide, water sports, scuba diving, snorkeling, hiking and more.
15 November
Breakfast. Free day to relax on the beach in El Nido or additional tours upon request.
16 November
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight to Tagbilaran, Bohol Island and check in at the beach hotel.
17 November
Breakfast. A full day tour to Pamilakan Island to observe the unique marine life - a boat trip to the waters around the island, which are home to 6 different species of dolphins and whales that you can observe from the boat. In addition to the many different marine inhabitants, even sharks can sometimes be spotted in the area. Return to Pamilakan Island where lunch will be served and free time for beach and swimming or diving in the reef protected shallows around the island.
18 November
Breakfast. Full day tour of the island of Bohol - Visit the Baclayon Church, the famous Chocolate Hills (named after the dark brown colour they take on during the dry season), the mahogany forest (man-made) and a cruise on the Loboc River aboard a floating restaurant during which you can enjoy the surrounding tropical scenery. In the afternoon, visit a sanctuary for the most famous and bizarre local inhabitants, the long-necked monkeys, which resemble small monkeys with eyes.
19 November
Breakfast. Check out of the hotel and depart by ferry (approx. 2 hours) to Cebu Island. Full day sightseeing tour of Cebu and Mactan islands. Visit to the monument of Lapu Lapu, the most famous Filipino leader who fought wars for the independence of the indigenous people. Visit to the Maribago area, famous for local guitar makers and a visit to one of the best factories. The tour continues with Cebu, the oldest city in the Philippines, the "Royal City of the South", famous for its many historical sites as well as its proximity to exotic beaches. Visit Magellan's Cross, San Pedro Fortress, Santo Nino Church, Avenue of the Flags. Lunch at a local restaurant. Check in at a hotel on the beach and free time to relax.
20 November
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport and flight to Manila. Sightseeing tour of the cosmopolitan capital of the Philippines, including a visit to the modern business district of Makati, Ayala Avenue, the American Memorial - built to commemorate over 37,000 soldiers who died in the Pacific during World War II. The tour continues with a visit to the territories reclaimed from the ocean by artificial land filling and the modern buildings constructed there - the exhibition centre, the arts centre and Mall of Asia - one of the largest shopping malls in the world. The afternoon program includes Rizal Park, the ancient "walled city" of Intramuros, the National Museum, the Church of San Augustin and the Fortress of Santiago. Dinner at Barbara's Restaurant and attend a cultural show featuring local traditions and dances, including a dinner of local specialties. Check in at the hotel and overnight.
21 November
Breakfast. Check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport. Flight to Sofia or
continuation of the programme in Singapore.
22 November
Landing in Sofia.
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE ROOM WITH DEPOSIT PAID BY 1 JULY:
Economy package with accommodation in 2*/3* hotels: 3360 EUR / 6570 BGN
Standard package at 5* hotels: 4120 euro / 8060 leva
PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON IN DOUBLE ROOM WITH DEPOSIT AFTER 1 JULY:
Economy package with accommodation in 2*/3* hotels: 3560 EUR / 6960 BGN
Standard package at 5* hotels: 4320 euro / 8450 leva
SERVICE PACKAGE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:
- Air Tickets:
o Sofia - Manila - Sofia with Turkish Airlines;
o Manila - El Nido;
o El Nido - Cebu;
o Cebu - Manila;
- 4 nights in El Nido in a double room with breakfast in a hotel of the selected category;
- 3 nights in Bohol in a double room with breakfast in a hotel of the selected category;
- 1 nights in Cebu in a double room with breakfast in a hotel of the selected category;
- 2 nights' accommodation in Manila in a double room with breakfast at a hotel of the selected category;
- Tourist program during your stay in El Nido including lunches;
- Full day sightseeing tour to Pamilakan Island, lunch included;
- Full day sightseeing tour of the island of Bohol, including lunch on a floating restaurant;
- Sightseeing tour of Cebu and Mactan, lunch included;
- Sightseeing tour of the new and historical parts of Manila;
- Dinner and cultural show at Barbara's restaurant in Manila;
- All transfers described in the program;
- Entrance tickets for all sites visited on the program;
- Medical insurance;
- Group leader from Bulgaria;
PROGRAMME HOTELS:
- Manila: Amelie Hotel 3* / Dusit Thani Hotel 5* or similar
- El Nido: Charlie’s El Nido 2* / Seda Lio 5* or similar
- Bohol: Bohol Sea Resort 3*/ Amorita Resort 5* or similar
- Cebu: Be Resort Mactan 3*/ Crimson Mactan Resort & Spa 5* or similar
1. The price is calculated for accommodation in standard double rooms in all hotels on the program. If you wish, we can also provide information about the surcharge for other available room types.
2. The price of the trip is based on a group of minimum 16 people. In case of a smaller number of travellers, a surcharge in the range of 160 - 190 EUR may be required depending on the actual number of tourists enrolled.
3. In case the number of tourists requires the accommodation of any of the travellers in a single room, he/she shall pay the difference in prices for accommodation in a double and a single room, which shall amount to:
- EUR 779 for accommodation in 3* hotels
- 1223 EUR for accommodation in 5* hotels
4. The package price is calculated at the price of the air ticket in economy class for international flights Sofia - Istanbul - Manila and Singapore - Istanbul - Sofia of 950 euros. If this price changes, the tour operator has the right to update the package price by the amount of the airfare change.
5.If you wish, you can take out Trip Cancellation Insurance on the day of payment of the Trip Advance to cover the risk of loss in the event of inability to travel due to medical or non-medical reasons.
TO JOIN THE GROUP IS NECESSARY:
1. To pay in cash or to transfer 2600 BGN per person to our bank account IBAN: BG52BPBI79401063230701, code BIC: BPBIBGSF, Eurobank Bulgaria AD.
2. To receive within the time limit of point 1 the completed application for enrolment in the group, a copy of the payment order for the transfer (in case of payment by bank transfer) and a copy of the foreign passport of the travellers.
3. To pay in cash or to transfer until 15.07.2024 another 2400 BGN per person to our bank account IBAN: BG52BPBI79401063230701, code BIC: BPBIBGSF, JUrobank Bulgaria AD.
4. Pay in cash or transfer the balance of the package price by 15.09.2024.
