A Taste Of South Africa (Luxury)

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Trip code: TSK2012

Price from: £ 3219

Experience a taste of South Africa’s Cape
region on this outstanding tour of some of
the country’s most famous sights. From the
beautiful city of Cape Town, travel to Cape
Peninsula and the Winelands region, home to
historic towns and scenic vineyards.

Trip Summary

10 Days / 7Nights

Day by Day Trip

• Day 1 – To Cape Town: - Fly overnight from
  London to Cape Town with British Airways. (N)
• Day 2 – Cape Town: - Arrive and take a short
  orientation tour, including a cable car ascent of
  Table mountain (weather permitting). Transfer
  to Winchester Mansionsfor 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure. (N)
• Day 3 – Cape Peninsula: - Full-day tour of the
  Cape Peninsula. Travel along spectacular coastal
  roads to the Cape of Good Hope and return
  via the penguin colony at Simon’s Town and
  Kirstenbosch botanical gardens. (B)
• Day 4 – To Cape Winelands: - Morning at leisure
  to explore the Victoria & Albert Waterfront
  or take an optional excursion to Robben
  Island (£35 per person). Drive to Franschhoek,
  the gourmet capital of South Africa, and stay
  2 nights at the Protea Hotel Franschhoek. Afternoon at
  leisure. (B)
• Day 5 – Cape Winelands: - Full-day tour of the
  Cape Winelands, travelling through the vineyard filled
  valleys of Stellenbosch and Paarl. There will
  be two wine tastings and a cellar tour. (B)
• Day 6 – To Oudtshoorn: - Travel to Hermanus‡,
  where whales may be seen between July and
  November. Continue to Oudtshoorn, centre
  of the late Victorian fashion-led ostrich feather
  industry. Stay overnight at the Queens Hotel. (B)
• Day 7 – To Knysna: - Morning visit to an
  ostrich farm, including an orientation tour of Oudtshoorn and ostrich lunch. In the
  afternoon, drive to Knysna and stay 2 nights at
  Knysna Log Inn. (B, L)
• Day 8 – Garden Route: - Take the ferry to the
  Featherbed Nature Reserve to have a guided
  nature walk and outdoor buffet lunch. In the
  afternoon, tour along the Garden Route,
  visiting Plettenberg Bay, the Tzitzikamma forest
  and Stormsriver. (B, L)
• Day 9 – To London: - Drive to Cape Town via
  Swellendam, where you will stop for lunch
  (payable locally). Take an optional visit to the
  Drostdy Museum. Fly to London this evening
  with British Airways. (B)
• Day 10 – London: - Early morning arrival. (N)
• ‡ Whale-watching departure: - This 11-day
  / 8-night departure leaves on Thursday 11
  October. An extra night will be spent at
  Quarters Hermanus in Hermanus. You will
  have the opportunity to look for the southern
  right whale by boat.
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• Meal Basis: - (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals