Itinerary
- Day 1
Franschhoek - Paarl
Start this morning in Stellenbosch's winelands, about 20 minutes from Cape Town. You'll walk through vineyards learning about local grape varieties and Méthode Cap Classique champagne production. Then head to Franschhoek, known as the 'French corner', where you'll do wine tastings and try local cheeses. There's also a scenic tram ride through award-winning wine farms if you want that experience. After lunch, visit Drakenstein Prison to see where Nelson Mandela spent his final imprisonment months and check out the newly unveiled statue. Wrap up the day in Paarl, getting a feel for Afrikaans culture, climbing Pearl Mountain, and sampling the region's wines.
- Start point
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (Reception of your hotel, 09:00 - 10:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine cellar tours and tastings in Stellenbosch
- Learn about Méthode Cap Classique champagne production
- Franschhoek Tram ride through vineyards and wine farms
- Wine and cheese tasting in Franschhoek
- Visit Drakenstein Prison and Nelson Mandela statue
- Wine tasting at Paarl vineyards
Optional Activities
- Strawberry picking in Stellenbosch
- Museum and gallery visits in Stellenbosch
- Wine purchases to take home
- Visit Spice Route in Paarl
- Visit Taal Monument (Afrikaans language monument) in Paarl
- Visit coffee shops and breweries in Paarl
Landmarks Stellenbosch Winelands Franschhoek Drakenstein Prison (Victor Verster Prison) Pearl Mountain (Paarl Rock) Taal Monument 
- Day 2
Cape Town to Cape Point
Travel along the Atlantic Seaboard heading to Cape Peninsula. You'll start at the beaches around Clifton and Camps Bay, both with Blue Flag status, then move to Hout Bay where you can walk through the fishing village, browse the harbor market, and grab fresh seafood for lunch. Next comes the scenic Chapman's Peak Drive, a 9km route with lookout points where you might spot whales and dolphins. The day finishes at Cape Point Nature Reserve, featuring rugged cliffs, over 250 bird species, and historic monuments honoring explorers Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Clifton and Camps Bay beaches
- Explore Hout Bay fishing village and Bay Harbour market
- Chapman's Peak scenic drive
- Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve
- View historic monuments to Vasco da Gama and Bartolomeu Dias
Optional Activities
- Seal Island boat trip from Hout Bay
- Wildlife viewing (250+ bird species, baboons, bucks, Cape Mountain Zebra)
- Picnic stops at Chapman's Peak lookout points
Landmarks Clifton Beaches Camps Bay Beach Bay Hotel Hout Bay Seal Island Chapman's Peak Drive Cape Point Nature Reserve Cape of Good Hope 
- Day 3
Robben Island and Table Mountain
Head to the V&A Waterfront Harbour early for a 30-minute boat cruise to Robben Island, the historic prison where Nelson Mandela and other freedom fighters were held. After returning to the mainland, you'll take the cable car up Table Mountain for panoramic views of Cape Town spread below, then ride back down to the base by late afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise to Robben Island
- Visit Robben Island prison historic site
- Cable Car up Table Mountain
- Cable Car down Table Mountain
Landmarks V&A Waterfront Robben Island Table Mountain
