Itinerary: Nice experience with my family in 3 day Cebu trip

by Helen Ha
Aug 03, 07:22
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Athough there's not much time we could do here, we experienced so many wonderful things in that time.

Duration 3.0 days
Estimated cost 80.03 USD
Total travel distance 40.0 km
Number of places 16 places
Intensity Moderate
Personal interests Historic Landmark Scenic Shopping
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DAY 1 - ITINERARY 6 places

07:00

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu Detail Map

Nivel Hills, Cebu Veterans Drive, Cebu City

Marco Polo Plaza Cebu is located at Nivel Hills, Cebu Veterans Drive, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines

The breakfast buffet is excellent and the variants of food selection
The swimming pool is also very nice and better than most in Cebu.

Pickup a taxi

2.01 USD

10 mins

4.25 km

08:00

Mountain View Nature's Park Detail Map

Busay Cebu City Cebu Philippines 1.20 USD

Looking for a park in the city? A romantic, clean, safe, serene haven where you can stroll around and take in the fresh, crisp air? You can stop daydreaming and head on up to Mountain View Nature Park.

There are lots of picnic tables that you can use for free.
To go there, you can ride a motorcycle (habal-habal) from JY Sqaure Lahug. The fare is usually $1.5 to $2 per person.
You can contact Mountain View through the following numbers: 09176312520 or 09177965607.
In Mountain View Nature Park, you will see a splendid variety of plants and trees.

Take a bus/train

1.00 USD

20 mins

7.3 km

09:45

Taoist Temple Detail Map

Beverly Hills, Cebu City, Philippines

The Taoist Temple which is located in Beverly Hills, is one of the highlights of Cebu. The temple is beautiful with lots of carved dragons and colours and it has great views of Cebu being so high up a mountain.

To get here from Osmeña Boulevard via jeepney, hail one bound for 'JY Square Mall'. The fare is less than $0.5.
The best days to go there will be during weekdays, except during Wednesdays, one of their days of worship.
There is a souvenir shop and free tea inside.
From the Temple, you can see a view of the city. You can also get a glimpse of the huge houses of the upper-class Cebuanos who call Beverly Hills home.

Pickup a taxi

1.64 USD

15 mins

3.91 km

11:30

Carmelite Monastery Cebu City Detail Map

Carmelite Monastery New Era Cebu City Cebu Philippines

The monastery is home to the Carmelite nuns who are spending their time behind the walls of the convent. The convent is found right beside the chapel. The monastery has gained fame not just among the Cebuanos but also nationally.

There are masses every 6:00AM from Monday to Saturday.
The monastery is also accessible. You can ride a taxi or a jeepney there since it is right beside the road.
You can contact the monastery through their phone number (032) 232-8503.
It is near Cebu Business Park along Salinas Drive.

Pickup a taxi

1.27 USD

10 mins

2.63 km

13:15

Museo Sugbo Detail Map

M. J. Cuenco Ave Cebu City 6000 Cebu Philippines 1.70 USD

Museo Sugbo is the Cebu Provincial Museum, comprising 14 galleries in what used to be the former Carcel de Cebu, the Cebu Provincial Jail, a Spanish-era structure comprising four large buildings that now serve as museum galleries and offices.

There is parking at the back of the structure. You can drop people off at the corner of the street to the left of Museo Sugbo.
There are wonderful tour guides who provide insights and accompany you on your journey.

Pickup a taxi

1.27 USD

10 mins

2.57 km

15:00

Robinsons Malls Detail Map

Lease Department Robinsons Cebu Sta. Cruz, Fuente Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City 20.00 USD

Robison, which is a large shopping mall in the Ermita district of Manila the mall is undergoing renovation, is a fun outting hadba great with nice locals in a super clean mall, there is lots of nice stores and sometimes live entertainment.

It is a good place for picking up clothes and gifts if you are looking for local brands.
There is a cinema on the top floor of the building and games area for kids and adults.

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DAY 2 - ITINERARY 5 places

10:10

Marcelo Fernan Bridge Detail Map

Metro Cebu,Cebu, Philippines

Marcelo Fernan Bridge connects the main island of Cebu to the Island of Mactan. This has now become a very great help to travelers from Cebu City to Mactan and vice versa.

There is a mini park here and children can freely run around the small park.
I like the view from the bridge especially when there is a passing boat.

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

10 mins

5.91 km

13:15

Mactan Island Aquarium Detail Map

Mactan Island Aquarium, Maribago, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippin 2.32 USD

The Mactan Island Aquarium (MIA) opened to the public in September 2008 and is the first and only public aquarium in the Visayas region. Our exhibits, tours and educational programs focus on the aquatic life of The Philippines and the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Mactan Aquarium sells souvenir items such as shirts at $5 to $6 and shell-crafts at $0.4 to $1.3.

Take a bus/train

0.80 USD

15 mins

5.83 km

14:30

St. James Amusement Park Detail Map

North Reclamation Area, Mandaue, Philippines 3.30 USD

Family who wants to have a bonding moments with their kids can drop by to St. James Amusement Park located in North Reclamation Area, Mandaue, Cebu. St. James Amusement Park is the counter part of Enchanted Kingdom in Cebu.

There are enough rides and activities for all ages here.
It is good feeling to see children and adults enjoying the numerous rides.

Pickup a taxi

0.90 USD

5 mins

1.92 km

16:35

J Centre Mall Detail Map

J Centre 165 A. S. Fortuna St Mandaue City 6014 Cebu Philippines 20.00 USD

J Centre Mall is the newest and the most modern designed mall in Mandaue City. J Centre is a mixed-use development consisting of J Centre Mall,Conventio

If you’re commute via public transport, there are PUJ’s that will go directly to J Centre Mall. Look for a jeepney with the signage that says ‘Foodland’ and you’re on the right track.
You have a lot of choices where to eat from small showcases inside the mall to restaurants like Ersao (Chinese Cuisine), Outburst Resto, Gue Gue (Korean Restaurant).
Parking is no problem because they have free basement parking space.