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Cape, Whales and Winelands

07 Days Escorted Tour & Self Drive

One of the most popular and visited areas of South Africa, the Western Cape offers stunning scenery, exquisite cuisine and wine as well as spectacular wildlife, all just a stones throw from Cape Town. Do not miss the opportunity to spot the Southern Right Whales in Hermanus (May-December) and savour some delicious South African wines in Stellenbosch.

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Cape Winelands

Tour highlights

  • Spectacular views of Cape Town from the top of Table Mountain Marvel at the penguin colony on Boulders Beach
    Visit the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
    Take a whale watching cruise in Hermanus

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Full Itinerary

PrintPrint itinerary Breakfast (B), Lunch (L), Dinner (D), Room Only - no meals (RO)

Day 1 - Cape Town

Transfer to the Inn on the Square, Cape Town for two nights. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (cable car fee payable locally) for stunning city and ocean views. Afterwards, continue to explore Cape Town on a half day city tour taking in the Bo Kaap district, the SA Museum and the Castle of Good Hope.

Overnight accommodation - Inn on the Square RO

Day 2- Cape Town

Depart for a full day tour to Cape Point. Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard passing through Clifton, Camps Bay, Llandudno and Hout Bay before reaching the Good Hope Nature Reserve. In the afternoon head to Simon's town, and stop at Boulder's Beach, famous for its friendly penguin colony.

Overnight accommodation - Inn on the Square Breakfast.

Day 3 - Cape Town to Stellenbosch

Depart for a full day tour to the Cape Winelands, taking in some wine cellars as you visit Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Later transfer to the Spier Hotel, Stellenbosch for two nights.

Overnight accommodation - Spier Hotel. Breakfast.

Day 4 - Stellenbosch

Day at leisure to enjoy the Winelands. Renowned for its Cape Dutch buildings, university and wines, Stellenbosch lies in the fertile Jonkershoek river valley, surrounded by vineyards, orchards and mountains. Walk around and savour the atmosphere of this unique town with its oak-lined streets and traditional water furrow irrigation systems. Open-air restaurants and cosy coffee shops line the shady streets and secluded lanes, inviting you to linger and observe the everyday activities of this bustling town.

Overnight accommodation - Spier Hotel. Breakfast.

Day 5 - Stellenbosch to Hermanus

Depart for Hermanus in the Cape Whale Coast. Hermanus is best known for some of the best whale watching to be found anywhere as, every year, southern right whales migrate from the sub-Antarctic to calve in the sheltered sea of Walker Bay. Later, transfer to Les Baleines hotel for two nights.

Overnight accommodation - Les Baleines
Breakfast.

Day 6 - Hermanus

Today, you have the opportunity to spot the whales on a half day whale watching cruise.

Overnight accommodation - Les Baleines
Breakfast.

Day 7 - Hermanus to Cape Town

Depart Hermanus for your transfer back to Cape Town airport or your chosen Cape Town hotel. Breakfast.

What's Included

  • Meals as detailed: Breakfast (B).
    Accommodation as detailed in a double or twin room with private facilities (alternative but similar hotels may be used at certain times of year).
    Services of an English speaking local driver/guide.
    Park entrance fees and government taxes.
    Self drive itinerary is based on a Group B car.

What's Not Included

  • Optional excursions
    Tips for the guide or driver.

Please Note

Holiday prices are in £'s per person based on twin occupancy.
Regional Departures available. Please contact our Travel Centre Team for details.
Prices may increase or decrease, you will be quoted the up to date price at the time of booking.
Itinerary shown is for 2012 departures. Please contact reservations for more information.

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What to expect during your tour.

  • Plane
  • Train
  • Cruise
  • River
    Cruise
  • Motorcycle
  • Coach
  • Car
  • Wildlife
  • Game
    Drive

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