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Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrive Cape Town: On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. You have the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at your choice of Ellerman House (Luxury), Victoria & Alfred Hotel (Deluxe) or Cape Cadogan (Bed & Breakfast).

Luxury: Ellerman House excels at offering guests an intuitive and understated level of service, with just 13 bedrooms and 2 private villas. From the kitchen comes exceptional cuisine that reflects the best of local and seasonal flavors with superior provenance. The Ellerman House Wine Gallery, a spectacular cellar for a 9500-bottle wine collection, offers an interactive, experiential journey into the world of wine. Surround yourself with national treasures, exceptional flavors, uninterrupted views and a refined atmosphere with sincere hospitality. 

Deluxe: Victoria & Alfred Hotel is in the heart of Cape Town’s popular Waterfront, offering 94 large, comfortably furnished, air-conditioned, en-suite double bedrooms each with a fully stocked bar fridge, television, radio, and hairdryer. Built in 1904 as the North Quay Warehouse and converted in 1990 to a luxury hotel, it is named in honor of the Queen of England and her son.

B&B: The Cape Cadogan is a luxury boutique hotel well known for its comfortable atmosphere. The hotel offers a lounge with an open fireplace, garden and pool area, and a library. The twelve luxuriously appointed en suite bedrooms are decorated with an eclectic mix of contemporary and antique furniture using dramatic fabrics to maximum effect of the Bohemian Chic style.

Day 2 – Cape Town/City Tour & Table Mountain: After breakfast, enjoy a private half-day City Tour & Table Mountain tour. Your tour of the “mother city” will take in the Houses of Parliament, the Castle (built between 1666 and 1679, this is South Africa’s oldest building), the lively Greenmarket Square with its daily market, the Company Gardens, and of course Table Mountain, which will give you spectacular views over the city and the peninsula (cable car ride is weather dependent). Later, make a stop at Bo-Kaap, home to the Cape Malay community, with its cobbled streets and brightly colored houses. Enjoy a hike up Table Mountain for an additional fee. Finally, return to your hotel (dinner on your own account). Overnight here.

Day 3 – Cape Town/Winelands Tour: This Winelands tour is designed according to your interest. Your specialist guide will discuss your touring options, which could include any or all of the three main wine-growing centers: Paarl, with its mountain setting and Afrikaans Language Monument; Franschhoek, the culinary capital of South Africa, with its beautiful setting, French flair and charming cafe-lined streets and Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, with canal-lined avenues and magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Wine tastings are included at premier estates and a stop will be made for lunch in a memorable location (on your own account). Cycle your way between vineyards for an additional fee.

Day 4 – Cape Town/Peninsula Tour: This tour of the Cape Peninsula starts with the beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay, before crossing over to Hout Bay, where you may choose to join an optional boat cruise to Seal Island. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve via Chapman’s Peak, one of the world’s most breathtaking coastal drives, where a funicular takes you to the top of the peninsula to witness the symbolic meeting of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans and enjoy spectacular views over False Bay. Stop for lunch in the area (on your own account), before continuing to Simonstown, the naval base, and then visit the African Penguin breeding colony at Boulders Beach. On the return trip, enjoy a stop at the world-renowned Kirstenbosch Gardens before arriving at your hotel late this afternoon. Enjoy sea kayaking along the coast for an additional fee.

Day 5 – Depart Cape Town: Depart the hotel by a private transfer to the Cape Town Airport in time to check-in for your onward flight.

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