Cape Town Essentials

Arrive in Cape Town
On arrival into Cape Town Airport you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Cape Town's most distinctive feature is its stunning setting: it lies on a dramatic coastline of pristine white beaches and ice waters, overlooked by the iconic flat-topped Table Mountain. Its attractions cover the natural world and the country's fascinating history in equal measure.

Cape Town City Tour
Departing between 8 and 8.30am, experience the highlights of the city as your drive through the city centre takes you past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope, City Hall and the Grand Parade. As your guide follows the city’s main thoroughfare of Adderley Street, you will see St. George’s Cathedral, before passing the Company Gardens and then the Malay Quarter (also known as the Bo-Kaap).

Continue to join a sparkling tour, during which you’ll witness the art of diamond cutting while discovering the history of the diamond and gold trade in South Africa. You will then be offered the option of continuing to Table Mountain, where you can ascend to the top (weather permitting) by revolving cable car (cost excluded and for your own account). See wildflowers, the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point on the other.

Cape Point & Peninsula Tour
Duration: 9 hours

Get ready for a day of breathtaking scenery and unforgettable experiences! This journey to Cape Point, the southwestern tip of the Cape Peninsula, offers some of the world’s most spectacular views. Travel along the Atlantic coast, through Sea Point and Camps Bay, with stunning vistas of the Twelve Apostles. Stop at Hout Bay, where you can opt for a boat trip to Seal Island to see Cape Fur Seals (time permitting & own account). Explore the Cape Point Nature Reserve, home to unique wildlife like baboons, bontebok, and Cape Mountain zebras, as well as rich birdlife. Witness the dramatic coastline and the legendary meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. On the return, visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach (own account) and pass through charming Simon’s Town and Fish Hoek. End the tour with views of iconic landmarks like Rhodes Memorial and Groote Schuur Hospital.

Includes: Chapman’s Peak Drive (if open), entrance fees to Cape Point Nature Reserve and Cape of Good Hope, Penguin Colony at Boulders Beach (entrance fee for own account).

Please note: While every effort is made to follow the planned itinerary, the exact route and stops may vary due to weather conditions, road closures, or operational requirements. Your guide will always ensure the best possible experience on the day.

Winelands Day Tour
Your day starts with a visit to Paarl where you will be able to enjoy the beauty of the valley and see the Pearl of Paarl high above the valley before experiencing a wine tasting and cellar tour at one of the local estates.

From Paarl, you’ll continue to the beautiful village of Franschhoek which was founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck, and royalty such as Edward VII, the Prince of Wales. Here we will stop for lunch (for own account) and another wine tasting at a local vineyard.

You’ll then head to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. A gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows. Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town.

This tour departs at 8.30am and returns at 5pm.

Depart Cape Town
At the scheduled time this morning our representative will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cape Town Airport for your departure flight.