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Cape Peninsula & Winelands
The quintessential journey of the Cape Peninsula with indulgence of the winelands. Perfect for wine and gourmet lovers who enjoys a slower pace of travel and experiencing the fervour and splendours of South Africa's southern coast.
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience countryside stays away from the city's hustle and bustle
Savour some of the finest wines, gourmet cuisines of South Africa
Experience the refined and classic hospitality of Relais & Chateaux
Experience a wide diversity of wildlife on the Cape Peninsula
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVE CAPE TOWN
Arrive into Cape Town Intl Airport, be met and escorted to your private vehicle as we begin a city tour of vibrant Cape Town. beginning with the centre of town. Visit sites such as Bo-Kaap on Signal Hill admiring the colourful houses learning its fascinating history of Cape Malay slaves during the 16th & 17th centuries. Continue down thereafter to the City Bowl - home to fascinating and eye-catching Cape Malay architecture. Visit a traditional spice shop to learn about aromatic spices prevalent in local "Rainbow Cuisine" before time for lunch (on own expenses). We then continue to the foot of Table Mountain, ascending by cable car to the summit to enjoy panoramic views of Cape Town catching a glimpse of the Atlantic Coast. Finally, transfer to the Relais & Chateaux accredited Ellerman House, a luxury "home away from home" boutique hotel with unsurpassed sweeping views from the Bantry Bay across the Atlantic Ocean to Robben Island.
Overnight: Ellerman House, Cape Town
Meals: NIL
DAY 2: CAPE TOWN (CAPE PENINSULA EXCURSION)
After breakfast, embark on a full day excursion to the Cape Peninsula. We head south to Hout Bay, a coastal neighbourhood and fishing village where we take a boat ride to visit nearby Duiker Island to see its colony of Cape Fur Seals. Continue via Chapmans Peak to the southernmost edge to reach Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve where you have time to explore the jagged coast and admire the spectacular scenery. We then visit Simon's Town and head to Boulder's Beach to see the town's cute colony of African Penguins. Return to Cape Town thereafter where we stop to admire the stunning grounds of the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Overnight: Ellerman House, Cape Town
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: CAPE TOWN / CAPE WINELANDS
We leave Cape Town behind today and take a short journey to the Cape Winelands for more artistic and epicurean inspiration at the Relais & Chateaux accredited Delaire Graff Estate on the magnificent Helshoogte Mountain Pass, between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Today, our first tasting takes place at Simonsig Estate, producers of the first champagne-style wine in South Africa. Hop on next to the impressive Kanonkop Wine Estate with its famous Pinotage while we also sample wines in the Franschhoek Valley at Boekenhoutskloof. Spend a relaxing day appreciating the winelands' amazing countryside scenery. This evening, enjoy a sumptuous 5-Course Dinner at the Delaire Graff Restaurant.
Overnight: Delaire Graff Estate, Cape Winelands
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 4: CAPE WINELANDS
Spend a day at leisure to enjoy and relax in the impeccable environments of Delaire Graff Estate. Consider activities such as biking, horse-riding, hiking or visit more vineyard estates or visit the Stellenbosch town to visit its shops, enjoying local delights in quaint cafes or visit the Stellenbosch Village Museum to learn about its culture and heritage. Alternatively, consider a half day visit to the Constantia wine region, one of the oldest in South Africa.
Overnight: Delaire Graff Estate, Cape Winelands
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: DEPART CAPE WINELANDS / CAPE TOWN
Early this morning, be transferred to Cape Town Intl Airport for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
HOTELS
Situated in the heart of the exclusive Bantry Bay, just 10mins drive away from the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and in walking distance to Clifton and Camps Bay beaches, this elegant Edwardian mansion overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the gourmet cuisine, tasting fine vintage wines and surveying the impressive private art collection in this "home away from home" hotel.
Protected by a living canopy of immense mopane and tamboti trees, &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge carves out a set of intimate, elegant spaces sheltered in harmonious seclusion by the thich vegetation. Twenty thatched cottages with shaded verandas nestle among the trees, ensuring the perfect privacy of your retreat.
