Cheap flights from Switzerland to the Philippines from €503 for a round trip with Turkish Airlines
A Latin America feeling in Asia
The Philippines have been a
Spanish colony for about 330 years. Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion and local currency is peso. You’ll see the striking contrasts of cultures – Malay, Islamic, Spanish, Chinese and American. The Filipino people, who speak more than 150 languages and dialects, are some of the friendliest and hospitable nations in the world!
There are hundreds of colourful festivals held throughout the country. Many of those fiestas are tied to the Roman Catholic calendar.
Ati-Atihan Festival, a week-long street party in Kalibo, is the local mardi gras, peaking on the third Sunday of January.
Another local tradition is controversial
Crucifixion re-enactment, held every Good Friday, as part of the local observance of Holy Week. Near the end of the Lenten season hundreds of Filipinos walk through the streets carrying heavy wooden crosses and whipping their backs until they bleed in imitation of Jesus Christ's passion and death.
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Find out more about the Philippines in our short guide: Destination Fly4free: the Philippines >>
Travel dates:
January to April 2024
Sample dates:
Jan 25 – Feb 8, Jan 27 – Feb 10, Jan 27 – Feb 14, Feb 1-14, 1-17, 5-14, 5-17, 5-21 5-28, Feb 26 – Mar 9, Feb 26 – Mar 13, Mar 4-13, 4-20, 9-20, 9-23, 11-20, 11-23, 11-27, Apr 8-22,
Routes:
Basel – Cebu – Basel
Basel – Cebu – Istanbul – Basel
Basel – Manila – Basel
Baggage allowance:
One cabin bag and one checked bag
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Hotel €74 / double
In Manila we suggest the T Shine Resort And Spa with breakfasts and free cancellation
Car
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