Ultimate Cebu City DIY Travel Guide π΅π | Things To Do + Expenses (Ep. 1)
[Music] Hey guys, it’s travel day and we’re headed to the airport. We booked a Grab from Manila to Nya Terminal 3. Our flight is at 8:50 a.m., so we made sure to leave early just in case of traffic. We booked this oneway flight from Manila to Cebu for only 919 pesos per person using our side test. For our return trip, we booked with Sunlight Air from Cebu to Manila. And that one cost us around 1,600 plus per person. In total, we spent around 2,600 plus per person for the tickets. We arrived at Naktan Cebu International Airport at around 10:30 a.m. [Music] [Music] We checked the grad pair from the airport to our hotel and it was over 700 pesos. It was so expensive for us so we decided to take the Maybus instead. Only 50 pesos per person. Come [Music] back. [Music] After 1 hour, we finally arrived at the Maybus terminal right beside SMCP Suku. We went straight to the food court. And of course, we couldn’t skip our coffee fix to fuel the rest of the day. And we also had some juicy lechon belly for lunch. After lunch, we headed to the taxi bay and went straight to our hotel. By the way, we booked this hotel through Agoda for just 5,651 pesos for 4 days and three nights. It already includes free breakfast, which is super convenient. And sit breakfast. Check-in time was supposed to be at 200 p.m., but the staff was super kind and let us check in early with no extra charge. Here’s our room tour. Wow. [Music] Our agenda for today is to visit three iconic spots in Su City. Mellan’s Cross, Basilica Minor de Santoino, and Tops Lookout. The Basilica Minor de Santohino was just beside Magellan’s Cross, but unfortunately we couldn’t go inside because they had a strict dress code and we were not prepared. So instead, we admired the historical Magellan’s Cross and took some photos while we were there. We decided to go to Dubs after. So we rode in Egypt going to it Park. Ceu traffic is no joke, so our ride took about an hour. So, we got here around 4:50 p.m. From there, we had to walk about 5 minutes going to the terminal. Now, if you’re planning to go to Tops, they actually have a roundtrip service. Just look for terminal number 11 and line up. The vents arrive every 30 minutes. And since the line was a bit too long, we grabbed some snacks first. There are plenty of food stalls around it Park. And we ended up at Pungo Punko. [Music] [Music] [Music] By the way, the roundtrip fair is 200 pesos per person and that already includes the entrance. Finally, we arrived at 6:08 p.m. Cebu traffic really is something else. Just a tip, if you’re planning to visit Topps, the best time to go is definitely around sunset to nighttime. Topps is famous for its beautiful sunset view. And if you’re planning on bringing your own vehicle, they do have parking available. Also, they do have an entrance fee of 100 pesos per person, and the place is open 24 hours. When we went, it was cloudy, so we didn’t get to see the sunset, but from up here, you can see the whole Cebu city. And trust me, it gets really cold, so don’t forget to cover up. They also recently opened the 360 view deck, though that comes with an additional fee if you want to try it. [Music] There are plenty of restaurants around, but we chose to dine at Lolo Pinoy Grill. We had Lechon and Chizrio, and our total bill was 900 pesos, good for three people. Another good spot is Nara, which is one of the best viewing spots. We also tried one dish there just to experience it. After dinner, we headed back to Cebu City at around 8:00 p.m. Honestly, we just slept through the entire ride. [Music] From it park terminal, we took a gypney going to capital. And since there was a 7-Eleven near our accommodation, we grabbed some breakfast for our alo trip the next day. Since we had to leave around 3 to 4:00 a.m., we couldn’t claim our free breakfast anymore. [Music] My grave. By the way, for day two, we did a DIY Olo tour and we actually have a separate vlog for that. So, make sure to check it out on our channel. Fast forward to day three. Today, we’ll be doing a Cebu city tour. For this trip, we rented a private vehicle with a driver. This tour cost 4,800 pesos, good for three people, and that already includes 12 destination and the entrance fee. If you break it down, that’s just 1,600 per person, which we think is super worth it. We opted for the private tour because we wanted to enjoy each destination at our own pace without feeling rushed. Just to compare, the Cebu City tour alone usually cost around 900 pesos per person, and the mountain tour is around 1,000 plus per person. So, for us, this was definitely a reasonable deal. Our first stop is the Rao Pictorial Garden. Entrance fee here is 100 pesos per person, but since it’s already included in the package, we didn’t need to pay anymore. The weather was cloudy that day, which was actually perfect, it made photo taking so much easier. [Music] [Music] After exploring, we tried some snacks from the food vendors just outside Chio Garden. Our next destination was Temple of Leia. Entrance fee is 150 pesos per person. Also included in our package. This is often called a Cebu Stage Mahal. Built as a symbol of undying love. [Music] Heat. [Music] Hey. Hey. Hey. [Music] [Music] At around 12:30 p.m., we had lunch at Lassa, which is located just beside Temple of Lea. We highly recommend dining here. They serve good Filipino food, plus you get a nice view of Sibu City while eating. [Music] For our meal, we spent 1,392 pesos. Already good for four people. [Music] [Music] After lunch, we went to Little Kyoto. Entrance fee here is 120 pesos per person, but again, this was already covered in our package. This place feels like a slice of Japan’s wheels into Cebu with Tori gates, pagoda temple, and Hachica statue for photos. [Music] Guys, guys, Lavy Hotel. Next, we visited Lavy in the sky, which is just beside top Cebu. Entrance fee here is 200 pesos per person, but it’s consumable. They serve Italian food here, and their gelato is definitely a must try. At around 3:30 p.m., we headed to the Tawis Temple. There’s no entrance fee here, but expect a little climb up the stairs, but the view and the temple architecture are worth it. [Music] After that, we went back to Cebu City and stopped first at Heritage Park. No entrance fee here as well. And just nearby is the Yap Ancestral House. Entrance here is not included in the package, and we decided not to go inside anymore. But according to our tour guide, you’ll find a lot of antics inside. But it’s clearly obvious that even from the outside, the house look really beautiful. Our next stop was Shamrock Dubai Pasalong. I personally spent over 2,500 pesos here because my mom really loves utap. Next destination was Fort San Pedro. We love the spot because it’s a really nice place to just chill and take photos. [Music] [Music] If you want to go inside, there’s an entrance fee. One, dude. One, dude. One, dude. [Music] fun. Oh, human drone. At 5:18 p.m., we headed to 10,000 roses via CLEX where we paid 90 pesos per way. After about an hour, we arrived and also checked out their souvenir shop. [Music] Entrance fee is 20 pesos per person, which was included in our package. The best time to visit is definitely sunset until nighttime. The whole place lights up beautifully and it’s a great spot for photos. [Music] [Music] [Music] To end our Cebu city tour, we had dinner at Punongo subente. Okay, believe it or not, we only spent 535 pesos for four people and we were so full. [Music] And that wraps up our DIY Cebu City vlog. This is the sample breakdown of our tour. And that’s it for part one of our Cebu City vlog. It is definitely a budget friendly yet memorable Cebu experience. [Music] You want to have [Music]
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This episode takes you to Cebu City where weβll explore:
* Magellanβs Cross & Basilica del Sto. NiΓ±o
* Temple of Leah
* Tops Lookout
* Sirao Pictorial Garden
* Taoist Temple
* 10,000 Roses
* CCLEX
* Little Kyoto
* Yap Ancestral House
* & Many More!
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Ep. 1 β Cebu City π΅π (DIY Guide)
Ep. 2 β South Cebu (Oslob | Simala | Carcar)
Ep. 3 β North Cebu (Bantayan Island)
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