Breakfast at your hotel.

Depart for a half day Cape Town tour – City Tour & Table Mountain

Cape Town Orientation Tour • Cultural tour • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway • Robben Island

Embark on your guided tour aboard your coach: 

Orientation tour of Cape Town. With a distinct flavour of its own, influenced by the cultural melting pot of Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers who each indelibly stamped their mark upon the foundations of the city, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful metropolises in the world today. The inner city is an eclectic mix of architectural styles that combine the past with the present in a mishmash of high-rise office blocks, Edwardian and Victorian buildings and narrow, cobblestone streets that give rise to fine examples of Cape Dutch design. It is also home to a blend of corporate and independent businesses that lend it a striking aliveness. During the tour you will pass by the Castle of Good Hope - this pentagon-shaped fort is the oldest surviving building in South Africa, Cape Town's City Hall, built in 1905, overlooking the Grand Parade, and The Company's Garden - a large public park, originally Jan van Riebeeck's vegetable garden, which he grew to feed the original colony as early as 1652. The orientation tour of this beautiful city introduces you to a rich culture and history.

Uncover South Africa’s past at the South African Museum. Founded in 1825, it is the oldest museum in the country. Set in the scenic Company Gardens in central Cape Town it houses a collection of pre-colonial and colonial artefacts, traditional arts and crafts from various cultures and San rock art. The central focus of the museum is social and maritime history of the 19th and early 20th century with many remarkable collections on display. Of particular interest are the Lydenburg Heads, examples of African art dating back to 500AD, and the enormous four-storey wall that is draped with the complete skeletons of four whales. Don’t miss the compelling fossil display that includes relics from the Jurassic period and the selection of rock and stony meteorite fragments. A planetarium lies adjacent to the museum where you can enjoy a captivating, celestial audio-visual experience.

Marvel at the views of Cape Town from the aerial cableway and plateau on Table Mountain. The Mother City is synonymous with the striking mountain that is flanked by Devil’s Peak to the east and Lion’s Head to the west, providing a dramatic backdrop to the city. Table Mountain holds an unusually rich biodiversity and forms part of the Cape Floral Region, a protected area. Rock hyrax, or dassie as they are locally known, are often seen scampering through the scrub and the views from the summit over Table Bay, Robben Island and the Atlantic seaboard are breathtaking. The cable cars depart every 10 to 15 minutes and rotate 360 degrees as they travel up to 302 metres above sea level, giving passengers panoramic views over the city. Five minutes is all it takes to reach the summit and once there you can marvel at the views, have a bite to eat in the restaurant or do a bit of shopping at the extensive curio shop. The cableway only operates when weather permits.

We will later transfer you back to your hotel for rest of the day and overnight.

After breakfast depart for full day Cape Point tour.

Chapman's Peak Drive • Cape of Good Hope National Park • Cape Point Funicular • Boulders Beach

Embark on your guided tour aboard your coach: 

Drive along Cape Town's most scenic road: Chapman's Peak Drive. Hacked out of the face of the mountain between 1915 and 1922, Chapman's Peak connects Hout Bay with Noordhoek along one of the most dramatic marine routes in the world that hugs the coast of the Atlantic Seaboard for nine kilometres. Reopened to the public in 2003 after major safety works were completed, Chapman's Peak Drive climbs steadily from the harbour of Hout Bay, skirting 114 curves to follow the rocky coastline presenting some truly magnificent views of the sandy bays below. The combination of steep, almost thrilling rocky inclines, shimmering blue waters and expansive skies simply take the breath away.

Visit the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, recognized globally for its extraordinary land formation, rich and diverse fauna and unique flora. The legendary Cape Point and Cape of Good Hope were key beacons for the early explorers and are the source of many myths and legends. In 1488, Bartholomew Dias named the peninsula the Cape of Storms. King John II of Portugal later gave it its actual name. The Cape of Good Hope is a scenic wonder, where soft white sandy beaches alternate with rugged stretches of rock and breathtaking cliffs.

Take the easy way up to Cape Point with a fun and exhilarating ride on the funicular. This railway line begins in the parking lot of Cape Point from where you will embark on a three-minute journey to the top of the cliffs and a visit to the old Cape Point Lighthouse. The entire journey offers spectacular views as you ascend through the fynbos to the peak of Cape Point. The approximate half a kilometre line climbs 87 metres as it takes you on a scenic trip to the southern-most tip of Africa where you can disembark and enjoy the views at your leisure before either walking or catching a ride back down. The funicular is also known as the Flying Dutchman named after the local legend of the Flying Dutchman ghost ship and is believed to be the only commercial funicular of its type in Africa.

Get acquainted with African penguins at Boulders Beach. Named for the large, smooth, round boulders that form this coastline, Boulders Beach is one of the few remaining locations in the country where African penguins are able to roost and nest without interference from humans. While the beach itself is a popular bathing spot, it is equally shared with these black and white marine birds that are frequently seen sunning themselves on the rocks or taking a dive into the coolness of the Atlantic Ocean. The adjacent fynbos area holds their delicate nesting grounds, and raised, fenced walkways allow visitors to enter the area without disturbing the birds. Look for nests hidden in the sand and among the scrubland as breeding pairs carefully nurture and protect their eggs. African penguins are classified as endangered species and Boulders Beach is the only location in the world where humans can get close to these birds in their natural habitat.

We will later transfer you back to your hotel for rest of the evening and overnight.

Full day in Cape Town at leisure/ shopping.

Optional tours available on request.

Overnight at your hotel in Cape Town.

Breakfast at your hotel. Check out from the room.

Cost of the tour – USD 78 per person 

Trace the footsteps of Mandela at the Robben Island Museum. Located just off the coast of Cape Town, 

Robben Island holds a significant place in South African history as it once housed the country’s most 

famous political prisoner and freedom fighter, Nelson Mandela. It is now a World Heritage Site and one of

the most popular tourist attractions in South Africa. Your visit to the museum will be guided by a

former political prisoner, offering unique insight into the island’s history, and take you to 

Nelson Mandela’s former cell, standing exactly as it did when he was incarcerated there, 

as well as the lime quarry where he was forced into hard labour. 

Cost of the tour – USD 70 per person 

Discover the mysteries of the sea at the Two Oceans Aquarium. It is one of the top tourist attractions in 

Cape Town, showcasing the incredible diversity of marine life that exists around the southern tip of

Africa where the warm Indian and cold Atlantic Oceans meet. The Indian Ocean gallery features 

vibrantly coloured tropical fish and coral, while the Atlantic Ocean gallery introduces you to a fabulous 

variety of marine life such as the endangered Knysna sea horse and the strange-looking giant spider crab. 

A popular section is the predator exhibit where ragged tooth sharks can be safely viewed from 

behind an enormous glass panel, while the penguin encounter programme allows visitors to interact 

with rock hopping penguins. With so much to do and see at the Two Ocean Aquarium visitors 

should allow themselves a few hours at least to take in all the sights, unique encounters, restaurants and shops.

Cost of the tour – USD 90 per person 

Stellenbosch Orientation • Cellar Tour • Paarl • Glen Carlou Professional visit

Embark on your guided tour aboard your coach: 

Wander through the oak-lined streets of Stellenbosch. Lying at the foot of the Simonsberg mountains and within the grandiose Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch is internationally renowned for its award-winning wines, fantastic restaurants, trendy culture and historic buildings. The town is the perfect place to explore on foot with its many side-walk cafes and buzzy student vibe, owing to the large and prestigious university that is an icon of Stellenbosch culture. Many leading wine estates are found here including Spier, Tokara and Delheim, as well as some of the country’s best restaurants where dining can be an informal al fresco affair or something more elegant and black tie. Art lovers can explore the copious galleries while outdoor enthusiasts have plenty of nature activities available to them at Jonkershoek.

Expect wine and cheese indulgence on a visit to Zevenwacht Wine Estate. With a name meaning ‘seven expectations’, visitors to Zevenwacht can expect abundant delights to tempt their palates and tantalise their senses. The social tasting centre provides a relaxed environment in which to sample the estate’s wines while looking out over the vineyards, and lies adjacent to the cellar where blends are produced and matured. The enlightening cellar tour will give you an in-depth look into the artistry and technical skill required to transform grapes into fine wine as your guide takes you through the lengthy wine making process from start to finish. After a highly informative tour, guests are invited to sample some of the winery’s most popular brands accompanied by a platter of artisanal cheeses, specially chosen to highlight the flavours in the wine.

Discover Paarl. A mere hour's drive from Cape Town brings one to a giant granite outcrop with three rounded domes, the prominent one of which was initially called Peerleberg or Pearl Mountain. This solid rock was to become the name of a town, which today is renowned for its very beautiful countryside, excellent wines and some incredible architecture. The town of Paarl has a unique character, not least because vineyards still grow in between residential neighbourhoods, maintaining a country feel to a town virtually the size of a small city, but also because it is here that the struggle to gain recognition for Afrikaans as a written language was achieved. Today, the Afrikaans Language Museum bears testament to this accomplishment and there is a monument to this unique language on the slopes of Paarl Mountain.

Savour the distinctive taste of Glen Carlou wines. The Glen Carlou Wine Estate is situated in the heart of the Paarl Valley where the mild Mediterranean climate and rich soil sustains 50 hectares of vines. The custom-designed cellar combines the age-old traditions of wine making with state-of-the-art equipment, producing a fruity yet distinctive taste. The relatively young estate has already produced many award-winning wines and after your wine tasting and cellar tour, you can stroll through the Zen Fynbos Garden to admire the beauty of the Cape’s indigenous vegetation, while the warm and earthy wood beamed tasting room provides gorgeous views of the Paarl Valley and the Drakensberg Mountains in the distance. An added bonus is the exhibition space that displays an exquisite collection of contemporary art. Your professional visit includes an introductory talk and wine tasting by the Glen Carlou Public Relations Manager.