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CAPE TOWN TOURS
6 night part-escorted tour from £ 419pp
7 night self-drive tour from £ 649pp
Robben Island Stellenbosch
Park ’ s Highway , Denali National Park
CLASSIC CAPE TOWN
6 NIGHT PART-ESCORTED TOUR
hop-on-hop-off pass included • sightseeing tours • ample leisure time
DAY 1 Cape Town On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel .
Boulders Beach
DAY 2 Cape Town Your tour includes a one day Hop-on-Hop-off bus pass , which offers informative audio commentary ( including a special audio channel just for children ) and gives you an easy , fun way to get your bearings and see the city ’ s major sights . Taking the bus is also the best way to get to Table Mountain and back , or you may wish to visit Camps Bay to drink in the stunning views .
DAY 3 Cape Town Day at leisure . Don ’ t miss Victoria and Alfred Waterfront with its boutique shops and restaurants or perhaps you would like to stroll around the highly acclaimed Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens ? The choice is yours !
DAY 4 Cape Town
This morning , join a Walk to Freedom tour , which follows in the footsteps of local communities seeing where and how both past and present generations lived , or just existed , during the dark days of apartheid , and experience how people of the townships live today . Highlights include the riveting District Six Museum , the Langa Township which is the oldest apartheid housing scheme in the Cape , and visit the local market - Gugu Sthebe , where the community showcase their skills in various arts and crafts .
DAY 5 Cape Town
A further day at leisure . A ferry ride to Robben Island , where Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners were imprisoned , is recommended , but must be booked in advance ( at extra expense ).
DAY 6 Cape Town
Morning tour to Cape Point which begins with a peek at the glamorous homes of Clifton Beach and Camps Bay , before driving on to charming Hout Bay . Snake along the legendary Chapman ’ s Peak Drive towards the Cape of Good Hope section of the Table Mountain National Park , see the penguins of Boulders Beach and visit the historical naval port of Simon ’ s Town . The rest of the day is at leisure .
DAY 7 Cape Town Transfer back to Cape Town airport for your onward journey .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily Accommodation : 4H Old Bank Hotel . Meals : Breakfast .
Tour price : The price shown includes return airport transfers , accommodation , Hop-on-Hop-off one day bus pass , half day Walk to Freedom tour and half day Cape Point tour . International flights not included .
Note : District Six Museum closed Sundays & Public Holidays .
CAPE , WINE & WHALES
7 NIGHT SELF-DRIVE TOUR
iconic city sights • scenic Winelands for a tipple or two • watch for whales
DAY 1 Cape Town On arrival you will be met and transferred to your centrally situated hotel .
DAYS 2-3 Cape Town
Explore as you choose . Must-see ’ s include the iconic Table Mountain , Robben Island , the bustling V & A Waterfront and delightful Camps Bay . To enhance your stay , why not book one of our unmissable experiences - see page 16 .
DAY 4 Cape Town / Stellenbosch
Collect your hire car and drive east to the scenic Winelands and the beautiful town of Stellenbosch . Lying between the Simonsberg and Papegaaiberg Mountains , Stellenbosch ’ s historic town centre features oak-shaded streets lined with a fantastic selection of cafés , boutiques and art galleries . Discover also Cape Dutch architecture and award-winning wine estates .
DAY 5 Stellenbosch
Get out and about to discover the many delights of Stellenbosch . Perhaps hire a bike and set off along the town ’ s wine route , where you ’ ll find some 100 estates open to the public . Be sure to stop and try some of the wines and perhaps dine in one of the many enticing restaurants . If cycling sounds too much like hard work , buy a ticket for the Vine Hopper , which offers three routes each visiting five or six wine estates per day . Art lovers may wish to pop into the Rupert Museum or browse the array of galleries within the town .
DAY 6 Stellenbosch / Hermanus
Continue eastwards to the small coastal town of Hermanus , where breathtaking scenery and a bewitching array of experiences await you .
DAY 7 Hermanus
Stretched along a narrow ribbon of land betwixt towering mountains and a spectacular shoreline , Hermanus is surrounded by nature in her grandest style . It ’ s become synonymous with shore-based whale watching ( particularly from June to November ), as these mighty marine mammals use the sheltered coves to mate and calve . Those with a thirst for adventure can try their hand at paragliding , kayaking and more , plus there are shops , markets and museums to explore .
DAY 8 Hermanus / Cape Town Return to Cape Town airport where you tour concludes .
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily .
Accommodation : 4H President Hotel , Cape Town ; 4HPlus Oude Werf , Stellenbosch and 4H Auberge Burgundy , Hermanus ..
Meals : Breakfast .
Tour price : The price shown includes return airport transfers , 5 days group B car hire , and accommodation . International flights are not included .
Hermanus
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