Cape Town and the Winelands

Experience the diverse landscapes of South Africa as you spot whales in Hermanus, savour the produce of the Winelands and explore Cape Town.

Itinerary, Self-drive
9 nights
Multi Centre, Selfdrive, Self-Drive

£2,895 - £3,150pp including international flights

Itinerary overview

Day 1

Arrival in Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa. On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll transfer to your hotel, located in the l...

Day 2

Cape Town

Set dramatically beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town effortlessly blends modern city life with spec...

Day 3

Cape Town

After breakfast, set off for a full day exploring Cape Town with a local. This bespoke tour will ...

Day 4

Cape Town

Explore at leisure today or choose from one of several optional excursions. No visit to Cape Town...

Day 5

Cape Town and Franschhoek

Depart Cape Town and head to Franschhoek in South Africa’s famed Winelands. This historic town is...

Day 6

Franschhoek

Today experience wine tasting in a unique way, on a vintage-style tram through Franschhoek’s Wine...

Day 7

Franschhoek

Today get a bit more active and stretch your legs on a guided cycle ride through private estates ...

Day 8

Franschhoek and Departure

Suitably relaxed, head back to Cape Town for your international flight home, or onward travel.

Day 1

Arrival in Cape Town

Welcome to South Africa. On arrival in Cape Town, you’ll transfer to your hotel, located in the lively suburb of Green Point. This will be your base for the next four nights. The afternoon is free to relax in the pool or take a stroll along the V&A Waterfront which is within easy reach. Overnight at Garden Court Victoria Junction.

Day 2

Cape Town

Set dramatically beneath Table Mountain, Cape Town effortlessly blends modern city life with spectacular scenery. For ultimate panoramas, board a 12-minute helicopter flight to soak up Cape Town’s ravishing coastline taking in sights like the iconic Table Mountain and the unforgettable peaks of the Twelve Apostles. Once you’ve seen the city from the sky, perhaps enjoy a leisurely lunch and then round off a wonderful day with an optional sunset cruise on a vintage sailboat, soaking up Cape Town’s dramatic coastal landscapes. This optional activity is sure to kick your trip off in memorable fashion. Overnight at Garden Court Victoria Junction.

Day 3

Cape Town

After breakfast, set off for a full day exploring Cape Town with a local. This bespoke tour will take you around the landmarks in a way that’s tailored to your interests. Take a cable car up Table Mountain where, from the top, the views of the Mother City are next to none. Visit the pastel-painted houses of Bo-Kaap and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Next, choose to visit the Groot Constantia wine farm for lunch and wine tastings or head to Kalk Bay and Boulders Beach, for some penguin-spotting. Overnight at Garden Court Victoria Junction.

Day 4

Cape Town

Explore at leisure today or choose from one of several optional excursions. No visit to Cape Town is complete without an optional ferry trip to Robben Island. A visit to Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell serves as a poignant reminder of the country’s complex political past. Alternatively, you may enjoy a curated day trip exploring the Cape Peninsula. Or perhaps don retro leather jackets, goggles, bandanas and helmets to whizz along the Cape Peninsula in a 1950’s sidecar. Overnight at Garden Court Victoria Junction.

Walk to Freedom and Robben Island

Cape Town

Learn about apartheid in South Africa on this unique Walk to Freedom tour. You’ll hear Nelson Mandela’s story on Robben Island and visit the townships where residents were gravely affected by apartheid laws. You'll also get the chance to talk to the people who live in these communities today. This full-day tour starts at 09.00am on the site of District Six, one of the old residential areas of the city. This once busy, multi-racial community was destroyed during apartheid when the government ordered mass evictions and sent people to townships miles outside of the city centre. Next, visit Langa, a typical black African township where you’ll be greeted by a community site guide who lives here and will show you around, perhaps even introducing you to their family. The tour continues with a visit to Bonteheuwel, a former mixed heritage township where you’ll learn how people were classified as ‘non-white’ during apartheid and separated into different areas. The final stop is at Gugulethu, where you will visit the Gugulethu Seven Memorial which commemorates the deaths of seven young black activists killed by police in 1986 and the Amy Biehl Memorial, who was a young American student and anti-apartheid activist who was murdered here. At about midday, you will be dropped at the V&A Waterfront where you can grab a bite to eat before boarding the boat to Robben Island. This part of the trip is run by the official Robben Island Museum and is split into two legs, a one-hour bus tour of the island and a tour of what used to be the maximum-security prison, led by a former political prisoner. You’ll get to see Nelson Mandela’s cell representing an incredibly important moment in South Africa’s history.

My Cape Peninsula Tour

Cape Town

Discover the Cape Peninsula on this private scenic day trip, at your own pace, which includes the option of vineyard lunches, penguin encounters and kayaking with seals. The tour starts with a 30-minute scenic drive down the peninsula to Cape Point, one of the southern-most points in Africa. You can either walk from here or take the Flying Dutchman funicular railway to the Cape Point Lighthouse for the best views over the coast. For the second portion of the tour you have three options. The first is to stop at Boulders Beach, which is a breeding site for African penguins, followed by lunch at Cape Point Vineyard, a mountainside estate with views over Noordhoek Beach. Alternatively, you can visit Hout Bay, where you’ll take a short boat trip to Seal Island which is home to a colony of Cape fur seals. You’ll have time to observe the seals from the boat before heading back to Hout Bay for a seafood lunch. The last option is perfect for adventurous travellers as it involves a kayaking trip from Simon’s Town, to view the penguins. Whichever tour you choose, you’ll make your way back to Cape Town in the afternoon via Chapman’s Peak Drive. This spectacular curvy road twists alongside the ocean and the 12 Apostles Mountain Range. You’ll drive by the popular sandy beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton before being dropped at your hotel in Cape Town. This tour is a great way to get out of the city for a day and explore the Cape’s incredible nature, wildlife and scenery.

Day 5

Cape Town and Franschhoek

Depart Cape Town and head to Franschhoek in South Africa’s famed Winelands. This historic town is the gourmet capital of South Africa and offers centuries-old vineyards and fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Many of the wine farms are named after French towns as a reminder of the 17th century French Huguenots who began laying the first vineyards here.Your base for the next three nights, Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa, is surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas. You may wish to go for dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants nearby. Overnight at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa.

Day 6

Franschhoek

Today experience wine tasting in a unique way, on a vintage-style tram through Franschhoek’s Wine Valley. On this curated tour, accompanied by a wine ambassador, you will visit three wine estates. By the end of the tour, you will know a lot more about winemaking and wine. Walk through vineyards learning how to identify the different grape varieties, visit cellars to learn more about the winemaking process and enjoy tastings and pairings, as well as a three-course lunch (paired with wine of course). Overnight at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa.

Wine Tram - Hop on & off and Curated Wine Experience

Franschhoek

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Franschhoek Valley on the elegant Wine Tram. On rails where trains once carried farm produce to market, reproduction double-decker trams based on a 1920s design from Blackpool now carry passengers through lush vineyards against a backdrop of mountains to long-celebrated wine estates. The Hop-on Hop-off Experience gives you a choice of eight lines served by tram and open-air tram-bus, which open at 9.30am or 10.00am, each connecting eight estates. Once you’ve picked your line, the next decision is which and how many estates to stop at: visitors say four is the ideal number. Within the limits of the timetable, you’re free to stay for as long as you like at each one, enjoying everything from wine tastings and cellar tours to art galleries and family-friendly gardens, depending on the particular stop, not forgetting a long lunch at one of the many fabulous restaurants. For those looking for a more structured day, the Curated Wine Experience is a grown-ups-only treat for the senses. Starting at 10.30am, your gourmet adventure includes visits to three world-renowned estates accompanied by a specialist wine guide and a three-course lunch at a top restaurant. Along the way, you’ll enjoy premium tastings and pairings, a cellar tour and an enjoyably informative stroll among the vines and end the day (at around 5pm) with a far better understanding of Franschhoek’s wine culture.

Day 7

Franschhoek

Today get a bit more active and stretch your legs on a guided cycle ride through private estates stopping for tastings and cellar tours. E-bike options are also available for those who fancy a more leisurely day. Overnight at Le Franschhoek Hotel & Spa.

Day 8

Franschhoek and Departure

Suitably relaxed, head back to Cape Town for your international flight home, or onward travel.

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Guide price information

Low Season

01 May - 31 Aug

£2,895pp

Mid Season

01 Apr - 30 Apr, 01 Sep - 30 Sep

£3,075pp

High Season

01 Jan - 31 Mar, 01 Oct - 31 Dec

£3,150pp

Guide price information is based on the included flights from London, accommodation, transport and experiences detailed in the itinerary above. Guide prices do not include optional things to do. Unless specified guide prices are based on 2025 departures. Call us for up to date prices – the cost of your holiday depends upon the time of year you travel, how long you go for, preferred departure airport, airlines, hotels and things to do. Based on 2 people sharing.

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