Day 1: Arriving in Cape Town

AM - Meet and greet at CTIA and transport to accommodation in Cape Town.

Check-in and freshen up.

13:30 - Embark on an afternoon tour of one of the most picturesque cities in the world. Cape Town is affectionately known as “The Mother City” and boasts the famous Table Mountain in the centre of the metropolitan city, and Robben Island located 9km offshore. This tour focuses on the history and scenic beauty of Cape Town and is an ideal springboard for all travellers visiting the Cape for the first time.

The Route: Cape Town and surrounds
Highlights: Sightseeing around Cape Town
Accommodation: Cape Town, President Hotel
Meals: No meals included

Day 2: Cape Town - Table Mountain & Robben Island

Today will be spend visiting two of Cape Town’s most popular tourist attractions – Table Mountain and Robben Island.

09:30 Depart

10:00 Visit Table Mountain via cableway

13:00 Lunch at the V&A Waterfront

15:00 Board Robben Island ferry for a tour of Robben Island - duration 3 hours

18:00 Return to accommodation

The Route: Cape Town and surrounds

Highlights:

• Table Mountain
• V&A Waterfront
• Robben Island Tour

Accommodation: Cape Town, President Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 3: Cape Peninsula Tour

The Cape Peninsula, situated on the South Westerly tip of Africa, has much to offer the day-tripper. Fabulous scenery at Cape Point, the naval history of Simon’s Town, and one of only two land-based breeding colonies of African Penguins at Boulders beach. Chapman’s Peak drive is one of the most scenic drives in the world and offers a beautiful view of the Peninsula.

The Route: Cape Town – Camps Bay – Hout Bay – Chapman’s Peak drive – Kommetjie – Cape Point Nature Reserve – Simon’s Town – Stellenbosch

Highlights:

• Chapman’s Peak drive (if open)
• Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve & Cape Point
• Funicular ride to Cape Point lighthouse
• Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach
• Simon’s Town
• Scenic drive along the Atlantic Seaboard: Clifton, Camps Bay / Twelve Apostles and Llandudno.

Accommodation: Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 4: Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Wine Tour

Visit the winelands towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with an emphasis on the towns and surrounding areas as well as some wine tasting. True heavyweights, both towns boast rich histories, diverse wine making styles with a huge variety of world-class wines to experience first-hand as well as incredible natural scenery, interesting historical facts and a unique mix of old and new world styles coming together.

The Route: Stellenbosch – Franschhoek - Stellenbosch

Highlights:

• Visit the famous towns of Stellenbosch & Franschhoek and walk around
• Flagship wine tasting at Anthonij Rupert wines, Franschhoek
• Wine tasting at De Morgenzon, Stellenbosch
• Lunch stop at Postcard Café, Stark Conde estate

Accommodation: Stellenbosch, Oude Werf Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 5: Stellenbosch - Hermanus

One of the most picturesque tours the Cape has to offer its visitors. Between the months of June to December Southern Right whales can be spotted along the coast between Cape Town and Hermanus, Hermanus being the best land-based viewing point for whale watching. The route passes over Sir Lowry’s Pass and onto Hermanus

The Route: Stellenbosch – Elgin - Hermanus

Highlights:

• Travel via Sir Lowry's Pass, Elgin, Bot River to Hermanus
• Overview of Walker Bay through Rotary Drive (Walker Bay viewpoint)
• Hermanus, land-based whale watching (June - November)
• Lunch stop at one of Hermanus’s famous seafood restaurants
• Wine tasting in the Hemel en Aarde Valley

Accommodation: Hermanus, Harbour House Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 6: Hermanus leisure day

Hermanus is the world’s best site for land-based whale watching. You have the adventurous option of going in search of the Southern Right whales by boat or go for some wine tasting in the beautiful Hemel en Aarde valley (meaning – “Heaven and Earth”). Hermanus itself offers some beautiful coastal walks as well as stunning sandy beaches! For the adrenalin seekers shark cage diving can be arranged.

The Route: Hermanus & surrounds

Optional Highlights:

• Whale watching boat cruise
• Shark cage diving

Accommodation: Hermanus, Harbour House Hotel
Meals: Breakfast included

Day 7: Hermanus – Cape Town Airport

Outside Kleinmond we visit the Harold Porter Nature Reserve and learn about the rich flora of this area, the Cape floral kingdom is known as the richest plant Kingdom in the World!

Some beautiful waterfalls can also be found inside the park. We travel further to the coastal village of Pringle Bay. From here the route will take you into an area with majestic mountains on one side and the sea on the other (Clarens drive). Our last stop is at one of the Cape’s oldest wine estates Vergelegen for a visit of the estate followed by a wine tasting and lunch before making our way to Cape Town Airport.

The Route: Hermanus – (Clarens Drive) Kleinmond – Harold Porter Nature Reserve – Betty’s Bay – Rooiels – Somerset West - Cape Town

Highlights:

• Walk on the beach at Pringle Bay
• Harold Porter Nature Reserve and waterfalls
• Clarens Drive
• Vergelegen Estate

Meals: Breakfast included

END OF TOUR

TOUR INCLUDES

Meals
Breakfasts where specified.

Transport: vehicle, fuel, and toll fees
Luxury air-conditioned vehicle will be used. The type of vehicle will depend on the group size. All our vehicles have operating licenses and ample passenger liability insurance.Fuel and toll fees are included.

Registered / qualified tourist guide

Driver (for guided tour groups bigger than 8 people)
All our drivers are licensed and have professional driving permits.

Accommodation
We have selected 4-star accommodation establishments for this tour. The establishments we use at each destination are stipulated on the itinerary above. In the event of no availability at any of these establishments a suitable alternative will be used.
Prices are per person sharing. A single supplement applies.

Entrance fees
All entrance fees to cited highlights on the itinerary.

EXCLUDES

Meals
All lunches and dinners are for clients own account.

Optional activities
All optional activities are excluded. Please let us know if you are interested in any of the optional activities listed. Choosing an optional activity might exclude a tour highlight due to time constraints.

Travel insurance
All travel and medical insurances are excluded and it is recommended that travellers arrange this before they travel.

PRICING / DEPARTURES

Prices valid 01/10/2017 – 30/09/2019 and per person sharing
Prices excludes peak season 15/12/2018 - 10/01/2018

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