The Cape & Winelands

Day notes

Arrival in to Cape Town International Airport ( international flight details TBA) with assistance through immigration and customs and taken to your awating driver guide and proceed with private road transfer to your hotel.

Check-in and get know your surroundings in exquisite Clifton location in Cape Town, with breathtaking views over the ocean and surrounding spectacular coastal and city scenery.

Being in Constantia you are located in the Cape Town wine growing area, so you are ideally located for your stay in this beautiful city

Reminder of the day at leisure to enjoy

Day notes

Breakfast at your hotel.

Suggested private tour is included with vehicle and guide of Cape Town City to get acquainted to the sites and areas that make this city one of the most beautiful in the world.

Met after breakfast by a private guide at the hotel for your private half day City Tour of Cape Town.

Depart at approximately 10:00am with private vehicle and private Guide.

We have arranged a comprehensive city orientation tour starting with a trip up Table Mountain by cable car (cableway ticket for own account as weather dependent). The state-of-the-art cable car rotates 360° on its way to the top, offering a panoramic view. At the summit are short walks to enjoy the magnificent scenery.

You are then taken on a city tour, which includes a visit to the Castle, a drive through the city centre, a stop in the picturesque Malay (Muslim) Quarter, the architecture in this area is typical of what Cape Town was like 200 years ago.

Then visit to the Waterfront or Milnerton for views of Cape Town. You will go past the houses of parliament, visit two or three of our famous museums and visit the company gardens.

Highlights:

•A tour of the Malay Quarter

•Cape Town city centre

•Company Gardens

•Greenmarket Square

•The flower sellers and the Castle of Good Hope.

Alternatively can arrange some adventure activities / Hiking / Table Mountain climbs etc.

Return back to your hotel or make arrangements to maybe take a lunch at one of the local restaurants that we can provide you details of, or locally at your hotel recommendations will be forthcoming.

Remainder of the day and evening at leisure.

Again for dinner recommendations can be made to ensure you have a varied selection of some of the best restaurants in town and the surrounds.

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Today another suggestion we have included would be to enjoy a Cape Peninsular Tour

After breakfast you will be met by a private guide at the hotel for your private full day Peninsula Tour.

Depart at approximately 9:00am along the spectacular Atlantic Seaboard. You drive through the coastal suburbs of Sea Point, Bantry Bay and Clifton.

You will stop for a photo opportunity of Table Mountain's impressive Twelve Apostles. You then travel on past Bakoven and Llandudno which are marked by shipwrecks which fell foul to the infamous Cape winter storms, then on to the scenic fishing village of Hout Bay.

An optional extra would be to board a boat to view the Cape Fur Seal colony on Duiker Island is wanted

You will also head over the 600m heights of Chapman's Peak Drive, which is without a doubt one of the world's most spectacular mountain passes. You will also have a chance to watch Southern Right Whales frolicking just offshore from June to November.

Explore the rocky coastline and unique Cape Fynbos vegetation which is home to unique birdlife such as African Black Oystercatchers and Cape Sugarbirds amongst others. The opportunity is also there to view small animals such as the Cape Mountain Zebra, Bontebok, ostrich and Baboon as we enter the Cape of Good Hope National Park.

Climb to the famous Cape Point Lighthouse to capture the magical vistas of False Bay, and stop at the south western most point of Africa - the fabled Cape of Good Hope. (A funicular is an optional extra for those who prefer)

Lunch will be at one of the restaurants of your choice after having been giving suggestions by your guide.

You will visit Boulders Beach for an exciting close up encounter with African Penguins. Drive through the historical naval village of Simonstown and over yet another spectacular mountain pass; Boyes Drive, where you will take in views of the quaint fishing harbour at Kalk Bay as well as the seaside villages of St James and Muizenberg.

Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens - with time to browse these magnificent gardens set on the slopes of Table Mountain before returning to the city.

Please note that tours are subject to a change in direction due to weather and traffic conditions

Highlights:

•Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope

•Boulders Beach – Penguin Colony

•Hout Bay – optional boat trip to Seal Colony

•Simonstown historical naval base

•Fynbos vegetation

•The chance of seeing baboons, bontebok, ostriches, bird life and the Southern Right Whales (seasonal)

•Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens

•Includes a private guide, entrance fees to Cape Point, Boulders Beach

Penguin Sanctuary and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Lunch at your own cost will be at the suggestion of the guide once he finds out your preference or he can make suggestions.

You should return to the hotel at about 17:00/ 17:30pm. Evening at leisure.

Again for dinner recommendations can be made to ensure you have a varied selection of some of the best restaurants in town and the surrounds.

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Full day at leisure or embark on some additional adventure activities; hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Surfing, biking

Again for dinner recommendations can be made to ensure you have a varied selection of some of the best restaurants in town and the surrounds.

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Departure following breakfast and check-out with private driver guide for transfer to Birkenhead House located on the renowned " Whale Coast", though it is not Whale season the coastal town offers a great experience in refined surrounding.

Arrival in to for a sumptuous lunch out on the decking ( weather permitting) with wonderful sea views.

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Leisurely breakfast and marvel at the ocean infront of you.

Your hosts at Birkenhead House will entice you with ideas on what can be achieved in the area

Recommended ideas include possible shark cage diving in nearby Gansbaai

Shuttle service can be provided in to down also if you want to wander around the quaint shops

Dinner and overnight to the sounds of the waves

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Breakfast.

Departure by private driver guide onward for scenic drive approx 2hrs 30mins to the Cape Winelands.

Note: For both Hermanus and Winelands section could be possible with your own self-drive hire car as well to give flexibility

Arrival and check in to this exquisite property in the heart of the winelands for the next 2 nights. Franschhoek is the ' Gourmet Capital ' of South Africa.

Suggest either optional dinner at La Residence or one of the numerous top restaurants in town.

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Breakfast.

Either of self-drive basis or if preferred with private guide explore the winelands estates for full day enjoying the beautiful winelands.

Suggest lunch at Delaire Graff Restaurant.

Suggest either optional dinner at La Residence or one of the numerous top restaurants in town

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Breakfast.

Time to relax before you are transferred back to Cape Town Airport( 50mins drive)

Depart on scheduled flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport

On arrival you will met and assistance provided to International Airport for check in for your onward international flight homeward ( flight details to be advised)

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