Filling 7-Day Food Tour Package to Cebu, Bacolod & Iloilo with Accommodations & Airfare from Manila

Filling 7-Day Food Tour Package to Cebu, Bacolod & Iloilo with Accommodations & Airfare from Manila
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Summary

Tour starts
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Starting time
Flexible
Duration
7 days
Ending place
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
All year
Minimum age:
None

Description

Have a 7-day culinary tour in the Philippines with this food tour package to Cebu, Bacolod, and Iloilo. This package is perfect for anyone wanting to discover local cuisine and cultural landmarks at the same time. Stay in comfy hotels with daily breakfast, and travel hassle-free with roundtrip airfare, sea transfer, and land transfers. Enjoy this food tour in the Philippines with 4 complimentary activities.

On day 1 of your 7 days in the Philippines, you'll kick off your travel itinerary with your arrival in Manila. Check in at your hotel, and then discover the city with a free Binondo walking food tour. Join a guided exploration through Sta. Cruz Church and Ongpin and a culinary journey featuring Shanghai Fried Siopao, New Eastern Lumpia, Lord Stow's Egg Pie, Dong Bei Dumplings, and many more. End the tour with a visit to Binondo Church.

Day 2 welcomes you to Cebu as you arrive via a Philippine Airlines flight. After checking in at your hotel, consider booking add-on Cebu City tours. Explore the scenic side of Cebu by booking a Cebu highlands tour, with visits to Sirao Garden, Temple of Leah, Balay Sa Busay, and La Vie in the Sky.

On day 3, another Cebu tour awaits, and this time, it’s a Cebu food tour. Starting at 10 am with accommodation pick-up, this adventure takes you to the House of Lechon for lunch, followed by visits to Fort San Pedro, Parian Heritage, Sto Niño Church, Magellan's Cross, and snacks at Il Corso Food Park. Explore souvenir shops before ending the day with dinner at Sugbo Market or Carbon Market.

The next day, you'll arrive in Bacolod through a Philippine Airlines flight. Enjoy a private tour featuring The Ruins, San Sebastian Cathedral, and more. Check in at your hotel afterward for a good night's rest. 

Day 5 is your free time to explore the city. You can book a Bacolod City contemporary art scene tour as an add-on. This tour includes visits to Negros Museum, Orange Project or SAFE House Theater, and more, along with a movie screening and complimentary snacks and coffee.

On day 6, you’ll travel to Iloilo with OceanJet's sea transfer. Check in at your hotel and discover their authentic cuisine with an Iloilo food tour, visiting local spots like Netong’s for Batchoy, Roberto’s Siopao, Kap Ising Pancit Molo, and more.

Day 7 marks the end of your adventure. Make use of the hotel amenities for the last time, check out of your hotel, and wait for the driver to pick you up so you can catch a Philippine Airlines flight back to Manila.

Enjoy the best of Philippine cuisine with this 7-day itinerary in the Philippines. Check the availability by choosing a date.

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Included

1 night accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Manila
2 nights accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Cebu
2 nights accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Bacolod
1 night accommodation in a comfort level hotel or similar in Iloilo
Roundtrip airfare from Manila to Cebu, Cebu to Bacolod, and Iloilo to Manila via Philippine Airlines with 20KG baggage allowance
Economy class seat inclusive of 20kg baggage allowance per person
One-way tourist-class sea transfer from Bacolod to Iloilo via OceanJet with 50kg baggage allowance per person
Land transfers in Manila
Land transfers in Cebu
Land transfers in Bacolod
Land transfers in Iloilo
Daily breakfast
Day 1 - Manila Binondo Shared Walking Food Tour with Guide
Day 3 - Cebu Food & Historical Tour
Day 4 - Bacolod City Half-Day Private Tour with The Ruins, Lunch & Transfers
Day 6 - Iloilo City Food Tour & Sightseeing with Transfers | La Paz Batchoy, Pancit Molo, Jaro Church
Complimentary Wi-Fi access inside the resort premises
Use of resort facilities and amenities

Activities

Food Tours
Hotel + Flights + Transfers
Sightseeing

Daily itinerary

Day 1
Filling 7-Day Food Tour Package to Cebu, Bacolod & Iloilo with Accommodations & Airfare from Manila - day 1

Day 1 - Day 1: Arrival in Manila + Check-in + Manila Binondo Shared Walking Food Tour

You’ll start your 7-day Philippines food tour today in Manila. After checking in at your hotel, you’ll explore the city with a complimentary walking food tour in Binondo.

You’ll begin your tour on Ongpin Street, known for its food stalls. Stop at Shanghai Fried Siopao and New Eastern Garden Restaurant to enjoy Filipino-Chinese favorites like siopao and lumpia. Take a break at Santo Cristo de Longos to see the historic cross. Continue to Eng Bee Tin Grocery for hopia shopping and sampling treats like tikoy and mooncakes. Save room for Lord Stow’s egg pies, Dong Bei Dumplings dim sum, and Ling Nam Noodle Factory's noodles. End your tour at Binondo Church, but not before trying mocha and vanilla chiffon cakes at Eng Ho Bake Shop for dessert.

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Day 2
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Day 2 - Day 2: Arrival in Cebu + Check-in + Add-on Cebu Highlands Vista Shared Tour

Today, you’ll arrive in Cebu on a Philippine Airlines flight and check in at your hotel. Aside from exploring the province on your own, you can book an add-on city tour to explore more of what Cebu has to offer.

If you book the highlands tour, you’ll go to the Temple of Leah, often called the Taj Mahal of Cebu, a grand mansion built in a Romanesque style to honor enduring love. Explore the museum filled with antiques and a library. You’ll then head to Sirao Garden, nicknamed "Mini Holland" for its vibrant flowers and windmill replicas. Then, visit La Vie in the Sky, a picturesque spot with a Parisian vibe offering scenic city views. Finish your food tour at Balay sa Busay, which serves modern Filipino dishes and features fantastic city views.

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Day 3
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Day 3 - Day 3: Cebu Food and Historical Tour

Today, you’ll go on your second free tour for this package, which is a food tour in Cebu. Your day starts at 10 AM with a pick-up from your hotel. First, you’ll head to the House of Lechon and try their famous Lechon Cebu, known for its crispy skin and tender meat. Then, you’ll visit Fort San Pedro to explore its ancient walls and learn about its rich history. Continue to Parian Heritage next, also called Heritage of Cebu Monument, showcasing key events from the city's past.

You’ll also visit Sto Niño Church and Magellan's Cross for cultural and religious appreciation. Enjoy snacks at Il Corso Food Park and consider souvenir shopping at Sugbo Market or Carbon Market. Cap off the tour with an authentic Cebuano dinner before the driver takes you back to your hotel.

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Day 4
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Day 4 - Day 4: Arrival in Bacolod + Bacolod City Half-Day Private Tour with Lunch + Check-in

Today, you’ll arrive in Bacolod via a Philippine Airlines flight. You’ll then have your free Bacolod City tour. Start your tour at The Ruins, known as the "Taj Mahal of Negros," an Italian-inspired mansion surrounded by gardens. Next, you’ll visit Bacolod Cathedral, a 19th-century Roman Catholic cathedral, followed by the Pope John Paul II Tower, which honors the pope's 1981 visit. 

Next, explore Bacolod Public Plaza, which symbolizes the island's surrender to revolutionaries, and enjoy green spaces like the New Government Center and Capitol Park. Indulge in Bacolod's famous Chicken Inasal at Manokan Country. End the day with shopping at Pasalubong Centers.

After the tour, you’ll check in at your hotel and get some rest.

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Day 5
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Day 5 - Day 5: Free Time + Add-on Bacolod Contemporary Art Scene Tour

Today, you’re free to explore Bacolod at your own pace or book an add-on Bacolod art tour. If you book the tour, your adventure starts at 1 PM at the Negros Museum for a dose of local history and culture. Next up is the vibrant Orange Project in the Art District, which showcases bold murals and contemporary art by renowned and emerging Filipino artists. 

Watch local films at the Safe House Theater next while enjoying coffee and snacks. Head to Museo de La Salle next to see the collection of religious artifacts at the University of St. La Salle. Finally, wrap up the tour at Lim Guan Art Studio, where you can get personalized caricature portraits or explore painting techniques with artist Lim Guan.

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Day 6
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Day 6 - Day 6: Arrival in Iloilo + Check-in + Iloilo City Food Tour & Sightseeing

You’ll arrive in Iloilo today via an OceanJet sea transfer and check in at your hotel. Then, you’ll join your last free tour for this Philippine tour package, which is a food tour in Iloilo.

You’ll begin your food tour at Netong’s Restaurant for their famous La Paz Batchoy, a noodle soup dish with pork and chicharron. Head to Roberto’s for unique siopao (steamed buns) with various fillings. Next, visit Kap Ising’s for local wonton soup called pancit Molo. 

Explore the historic Casa Mariquit and the famous Jaro Cathedral with the Lady of the Candles next. Then, choose between Breakthrough or Tatoy’s Manokan and Seafoods for a fresh seafood lunch. Afterward, visit Molo Church with its distinctive red spires and end the tour by shopping for snacks at Biscocho Haus. Finally, get dropped off at your hotel in Iloilo City.

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Day 7
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Day 7 - Day 7: Checkout + Departure

End this 7-day tour of the Philippines by enjoying the hotel amenities in Iloilo one last time. Afterward, check out of your hotel and wait for the driver to take you to the airport so you can catch your Philippine Airlines flight back to Manila.

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What to bring

Passport (Valid for 6 months from date of departure)
Camera, phone, charger, and power bank
Personal sanitizing alcohol and face mask
Personal drinking water and or snacks
Personal medicine
Extra money in Philippine Peso Currency

Good to know

Tours and Itinerary - Please wear appropriate clothing based on the itinerary. Please also be aware that your itinerary may have to be rearranged to fit your arrival date and time better. For any services i.e. meals, sightseeing etc. not utilized on your tour package, we, unfortunately, cannot offer refunds.

Other Important Notes - Bring cash as not all establishments accept credit or debit cards, and ATMs can be limited.

Travel Requirements - Guests are solely responsible for meeting the passport & visa conditions of the country of travel. We do not accept any responsibility if the passenger cannot travel because of any passport or visa issue, and the cancellation policy will be applicable as per the booking terms.

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Accommodation

This package is inclusive of accommodation during your trip in the Philippines.

Guide to the Philippines curates only the accommodation for each and every destination so you can enjoy your trip and worry less about finding a place to stay. See our accommodation levels below and our preferred accommodation partners together with your rooms under each day in the daily itinerary.

Comfort - 2-3 star accommodations offer the basic necessities of a bed and bathroom and limited amenities, like a television, phone, and closet.

Deluxe - 4-star accommodations providing average amenities with higher quality service and design. It also feature access to guest lounge, restaurant, fitness center and swimming pool. .

Standard check-in time is 1500H PST. Standard check-out time is 1200H PST. Requests for early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and fees. Refundable incidental deposit is required upon check-in. Guest/s are required to present a valid credit card guarantee or cash deposit. Bookings for one person will be arranged in single rooms, and bookings for two or more people will share a twin/double, or triple room(s). Children will be arranged in the same room with their parents. If additional room(s) is needed and for special requests, additional costs will incur.

Guide to the Philippines will select the accommodations best suited for you at the time of your booking from our preferred partners. If our preferred partners are fully booked at the time of your booking, we will find another suitable accommodation for you of similar level.

We always do our best to accommodate special requests, which may incur additional costs. Press choose a date to find availability.

Comfort

Comfort level accommodations offer basic room amenities, a private bathroom (typically shower only), TV, telephones, clothes racks or small closets. Breakfast is included.

Deluxe

Deluxe accommodation is equipped with room air-conditioning, private bathroom with shower, cabled television, average in-room amenities such as toiletries, fresh towels and coffee and tea-making facilities, comfortable bed with linens and access to Wi-Fi internet. Breakfast is included.

Flights

This package includes economy class seat with 7kgs carry-on baggage and 20kgs check-in baggage. Below are your flight details:

Manila to Cebu

• Manila (MNL) - Cebu (CEB) via Philippine Airlines | Ninoy Aquino International Airport

Cebu to Bacolod

• Cebu (CEB) - Bacolod (BCD) via Philippine Airlines | Mactan-Cebu International Airport

Iloilo to Manila

• Iloilo (ILO) - Manila (MNL) via Philippine Airlines | Iloilo International Airport

Seat selection can be made during online-check-in 24-48 hours prior to flight departure. Seats with corresponding additional fees are on personal account. For domestic flights, it is recommended to check-in at the airport 3 hours prior to your estimated time of departure.

Guide to the Philippines will select the best available flight to maximize your vacation in the Philippines.

Sea Transfer

This package includes tourist class seat with 7kgs carry-on baggage and 15kgs check-in baggage via Oceanjet. Below are your trip details:

Bacolod to Iloilo

• Bacolod to Iloilo via Oceanjet | Bacolod Port

Pre-boarding Reminders:

• Please present a valid ID that matches the name on the ticket upon check-in.

• To check-in, pre-printed tickets must be presented together with the check-in slips.

• Passengers must check-in at least 30-minutes before time of departure.

• One trolley bag (hand carry) policy for passenger for business class accommodation. The total dimension (L+W+H) of trolley must not exceed 130cm, otherwise, it shall be checked-in together with other bag(s) or belongings. Hand-carried baggage must contain valuables and must not exceed fifteen (15) kilograms.

Guide to the Philippines will select the best available flight to maximize your vacation in the Philippines.

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