PALAWAN - There’s no place like home!

BOHOL CEBU PALAWAN

This is a one off

experience that

cannot be re-

peated for the

rest of our days.

Join us and cele-

brate the quin-

centenary of the

Christianisation of

the Philippines.

The explorer Ferdinand Magellan, on his voyage

from Spain, landed in Cebu on March 12, 1521.

This was the beginning of the 500 year long history

of colonisation. Spain, being a strong Catholic

country, brought with them their faith and passed

it to the Filipino people. Today, Philippines is the

4th largest Christian country in the world, with 83%

of the population Christians contributing 30% of all

Christians worldwide.

The first official Mass to be celebrated on Philip-

pines soil was on Easter Sunday in March 31st 1521.

The Mass was officiated by Father Pedro Valder-

rama, the Andalusian chaplain of the fleet. The

first group of early Filipinos to be baptized were

the King and Queen of Cebu along with 800 of

their subjects. After the baptism Magellan made a

gift of the Statue of the Santo Nino he brought

with him. Today, one of the biggest Catholic Festi-

vals is celebrated in honour of the baby Jesus

every 3rd Sunday in January. In 1565 another

Spanish expedition led by Miguel Lopez arrived.

He ordered everything to be burned but found

Santo Nino (Magellan’s gift to the Queen of Ce-

bu) among the rubble and following this he or-

dered a church to be built here. This church is the

oldest parish in the Philippines. Four hundred

years later, Pope Paul VI elevated the parish to a

Minor Basilica and to this day the basilica serves

millions of Filipino Catholics. We look back to

those events of 1521 as the beginning of the

strong, powerful and devout Catholic Faith that

we have today.

only£1,997 13 days/ 11 nights, HB

Date: 25th March to 6th April

Deposit: £300

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13 Days Holiday and Religious Tour of the Philippines visiting Cebu, Bohol and Palawan

Join us in celebrating The Philippines 500th anniversary of Christianisation in Cebu

1521 - 2021 (a once in a lifetime event)

Day 5: Travel to mainland Cebu to view painting Exhibition Fer-nando Amorsolo. He is renowned as one of the most im-portant artists in the Philippines whose most recognizable anecdotal painting is the first baptism in the Philippines. Proceed to SM/Ayala Mall (Philippine has two of the largest shopping Malls in the world) for shopping and lunch here. Free to explore on your own. We are sure there is some-thing that will catch your eye. On the way home we visit Taoist Temple. Dinner and return to hotel.

Day 6: Today, we attend The re-enactment of the first baptism in the Minor Basilica. There will be 500 children to be bap-tised together with children who have special needs. After-wards, we then participate in the downtown heritage walk passing through historical buildings including churches. There will also be simultaneous Easter Masses held to commemorate the first ever recorded Easter Mass held on April 14, 1521. Note: this schedule is subject to change.

Day 7: Cebu/Puerto Princesa/El Nido Early departure to Palawan arriving in Puerto Princesa air-port. We will be transported by a local mini van to El Nido where we will stay for 2 nights. (4 hour drive). Evening din-ner will be at a local restaurant. Bring something to read, or watch a film on your phone to occupy your mind. Or just watch the world go by. Generally there are many beautiful beaches throughout the archipelago of the Philippines and Palawan has that little more that make it extra special, it’s voted the best island in the world for 3 executive years by Travel & Leisure maga-zine's awards. It’s famous for its sugary white sandy beach-es / clear crystal and pristine waters, surrounded by 45 is-lands and islets in El Nido alone.

ITINERARY Day 1: Depart London for Cebu (with one stop). Meals and beverages will be served on board the aircraft. Day 2: Arrive in Cebu. Check-in to our hotel. Evening dinner at a local restaurant. Day 3: Tour of Cebu City & Mactan Island After breakfast, we visit Lapu-Lapu Monument/Shrine. Ac-cording to history, Lapu-Lapu (head of Chief) defeated Fer-dinand Magellan during the battle that took place on the island on 27th April 1521. He was considered the first na-tive to resist imperialism by Spanish conquest. Travel to mainland Cebu to visit the Minor Basilica Del Santo Nino (Holy Child of Jesus) that houses the miraculous child where we can view and say a prayer. To this day, Philip-pines celebrates the biggest annual Festival held every 2nd week of January in honour of the Infant Child Jesus. From here, we view another historic site - Magellan’s Cross. It was planted when he first arrived in Cebu as a symbol of Christianity. Moving on, walk to Fort San Pedro/Plaza Inde-pendencia- the oldest colonial Fort in the Philippines it was built by Miguel Legazpi (a Spanish leader) to keep local warriors at bay. We see the Cebu Heritage Monument, and the oldest Colon Street in the Philippines. The Spanish colonisation ended in August 13th 1898 and USA took over for another 48 years. This fort was used as their residence as well as for educating the locals. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. Last stop will be at SM Shop-ping Mall and lunch here. Free to look around this vast shopping Mall where everything is much cheaper com-pared to the UK (although imported products are more ex-pensive). Return to the hotel and overnight. Day 4: Bohol/Mactan/Cebu Early departure to Bohol by ferry boat and take the mini van to see the famous iconic Chocolate Hills where we go up to the top of one of the multitude of mounds extending into the horizon (absolutely stunning scenery). We will also stop at the Tarsier Sanctuary to see the smallest primate endemic in this area and possibly a quick visit to the fa-mous white sandy Panglao beach. Travel back to Cebu. Evening dinner will be at a local restaurant. Magellan Cross - Cebu

Sanctuary of Simala

Day 8: Palawan/El Nido Breakfast at the hotel. To maximise your short visit today, we will do island hopping that will bring you closer to some of the most beautiful islands and viewing other inhabited islets that we pass by along the way. We have lunch on one of the islands when the boat stops. Return to the hotel and shower and a little rest. Evening dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 9: Palawan/Cebu We say goodbye to this beautiful island and travel back to Puerto Princesa airport. Arrive in Cebu and check-in to our hotel. Evening dinner at the local restaurant. Day 10: Simala Shrine ‘The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist’

This Shrine was built by Marian Monks who fled from the north to escape from the eruption of Mt Pinatobo and start a new life in Cebu. During the Eucharistic Adoration they handed over the image of Our Lady they had brought with them. There was hardship along the way where the locals resented their presents until one day during their Peniten-tial Rosary Walk to stave off an epidemic that killed several children in the area, Our Lady interceded and secondly their was a claim that Our Lady shed tears 3 times. As of today, from the humble beginnings, the struggle, hard work and their strong Faith made the monastery grandeur as it is seen today. Simala Shrine is the most visited Holy Sitesin the Philippines. Day 11: Lapulapu/Cebu City You have a full day of shopping today. There are plenty of souvenirs you can buy a lot cheaper than back home. One thing to watch out for is your luggage allowance. Enjoy shopping. Tonight we have a farewell party to thank everyone joining this venture with us. Enjoy FILIPINO FOODS! Day 12: Cebu/UK Sadly our pilgrimage comes to an end. We hope you en-joyed your adventure and share your experience with your friends. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Day 13: Arrive UK.

What is included: Return flights from London to Cebu Return domestic flight from Cebu to Palawan Boat travel to Bohol island + transfers in Bohol 9 nights in Cebu 4* 2 nights in Palawan 3* + transfer to El Nido One full day island hoping in Palawan Half board (dinner and breakfast) Entrance fees as per itinerary Transfers between airport and hotel Transfers in Cebu as per itinerary Tour escort as per itinerary UK Airport taxes and Government charges Hymn booklet Luggage label and badge ATOL Protection Contribution Check-in luggage 25 kg. + hand carry Not Included

Travel insurance (compulsory) Lunches Single room supplement £50 per day Tips and gratuities, £60 (11 days). This will be added in

your invoice Travel tax (Pay at the airport £20 approx.) when we leave

the Philippines) Visa if required (contact us for details) How to book Book on line. OR If it is not possible request a printed booking form (by

phone/email) Send it back to us by email/post (signed and dated) £300 deposit to secure your place (by card/cheque). Second & third payment two months after you Final balance to be paid 2 months prior to travel Flexible payments available. Contact us for details Note: this itinerary is subject to change. Final details of the schedule of the celebration in Cebu has not been finalised by the team of the Archbishop of Cebu. If there are any changes you will be informed as soon as possible. E&OE.

This is a one off experience that cannot be repeated for the rest of our days. Join

us and celebrate the quincentenary of the Christianisation of the Philippines.

Saints Pedro Calungsod Sacred Heart Church

Bohol- home of the smallest mon-

keys in the world - the Tarsiers

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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

The following are just a few things that you need to know before you go. Your travel packs will be send to you two weeks prior to travel.

Deposit require is £300. The remaining balance will have to be paid in 3/4 instalments. The remaining balance must be completed 2 months prior to travel. (contact us for details).

Passport: You must have at least 6 months validity remain-ing after your return to the UK.

Visa: For British passport holders you are allowed to stay up to 21 days without a visa.

Vaccination: being a tropical country. This is absolutely es-sential that you are vaccinated against all tropical diseases unless you already been immunised. Please consult your GP for advice as soon as possible.

Weather: it’s humid, warm and sunny. March/April/May are the warmest and expect rains from June to October. November, December and January are dry and a tad cooler - the best time to travel to escape from the freezing cold winter in UK/Europe.

Insurance: you MUST have fully comprehensive travel in-surance. There is no free treatment in the Philippines even for the locals. Everyone pays for their medical treatment and it can be very expensive.

Travel pack: this will be send to you two weeks prior to travel. It will outline the things that you need to bring and advice on your pilgrimage/holiday. The following are the list that you must bring with you when you travel. Purchase them after the summer when they are on sale. You need to bring sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellents and Imodium for stomach upsets as a precaution. There are many local dialects in the Philippines. Tagalog is the national language which everyone speaks to communi-cate with each other. English is widely spoken and is exten-sively used in business and government and it is the third largest English-speaking country in the world. In terms of communicating with the locals you wouldn't have any prob-lems, in addition, they are very friendly, helpful, vibrant and happy to help. Note: if there is any incorrect information, please let us know. E&OE.

You have our support You will accompanied by one of our members of staff who knows the country very well and speak the language to ensure that you are comfortable and know that you have someone you can rely on. Philippines is still a developing country and the standard of living is nowhere near to the western world. We ask you to be open minded and understand the culture of others na-tions besides your own. You will not see many high rise buildings, monuments and castles but, you will experience the wonders of nature that the Philippines has to offer, the beauty of the Filipino people, their heritage, culture and their simple but happy way of living. Seeing the beau-tiful mountains, waterfalls, lakes, white sandy beaches and blue-green seas is more than enough to treasure your visit and return many times over.

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