Intramuros, literally translated as “within the walls”, is the former center of ecclesiastical and commercial power. Shielded from the rest of the city by perfectly preserved high walls, Intramuros is a quiet area and is home to colonial heritage of great interest. Explore the walled city on bamboo bikes hand-made by bamboo bike builders (aka Bambuilders) from Gawad Kalinga, a Philippine based community development organization for the poor.
Drop by Rizal Park where the Philippines’ national hero, Jose Rizal, was executed. Lunch at a local restaurant serving Filipino food is included.

Continue on to Makati, one of the country’s top business districts, for a rolling tour. Before going back to the hotel, make a short stop in Fort Bonifacio to visit the American Cemetery which houses the most number of graves of any cemetery for U.S. personnel killed during World War II.