A Taste of South Africa

7 night fully escorted tour to South Africa from £1895

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 the Cape Peninsula and the Winelands region, with its historic towns and scenic vineyards. The journey ends in the delightful coastal town of Knysna on South Africa’s picturesque Garden Route.

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• 1 nights in Cape Town
• 2 nights in Stellenbosch
• 1 night in Oudtshoorn
• 2 nights in Knysna
• 1 night in Cape Town

Cape Town (2 nights)

Day 1

To Cape Town
Fly overnight from London to Cape Town with British Airways.

Day 2

Cape Town
Arrive and take a short orientation tour, including a cable car ascent of Table Mountain (weather permitting). Transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront* for 2 nights (Standard Room). Afternoon at leisure.

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.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel Waterfront

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Meals

Stellenbosch (2 nights)

Day 4

To Cape Winelands
Morning at leisure to explore the Victoria & Albert Waterfront or take an optional excursion to Robben Island (£23 per person). Drive to Stellenbosch, the second oldest European settlement in South Africa, and stay 2 nights at the Spier hotel. Optional activities include walks, a visit to the Cheetah Outreach Programme and a Cape African outdoor dining experience at Moyo Restaurant (£35 per person).

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.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Spier hotel

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Meals

Oudtshoorn (1 night)

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.

Accommodation

1 night at the Queen's Hotel, Oudtshoorn

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Meals

Knysna (2 nights)

Day 7

To Knysna
Morning visit to an ostrich farm. Afternoon tour of Oudtshoorn. Drive to Knysna and stay 2 nights at the Belvidere Manor / The Rex Hotel.

Day 8

Garden Route
Take the ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Guided nature walk and outdoor buffet lunch. Afternoon tour along the Garden Route, visiting the luxury beach resort of Plettenberg Bay, the Tzitzikamma Forest and Storms River.

Day 9

To Cape Town
Drive to Cape Town via Swellendam, where you will stop for lunch (payable locally). Take an optional visit to the Drostdy Museum. Fly back to London this evening with British Airways.

Day 10

London
Early morning arrival.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Belvidere Manor / The Rex Hotel

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Meals

Tour Extensions

Cape Town

4 nights from £330

  2010 & 2011 prices

Call 01462 677 111 to book your place today

17 September	£1935
14 October	£2325
5 November	£2185
23 December	£2835
2011
14 January	£2135
11 February	£2185
11 March	£2185

	Notes 1. British passport holders do not require a visa.