Table Mountain
Take the cable car up Table Mountain for beautiful views of the city.
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Explore the sights and restaurants of vibrant Cape Town, before driving to the whale-watching mecca of Hermanus. Finish by escaping inland to the Cape Dutch architecture and quiet vineyards of Franschhoek, where you have the chance to sample some of South Africa‘s finest wines.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Whale Watching
Experience some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, in Hermanus.
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Wine Tasting
Visit one of the vineyards and sample an array of fantastic South African wines.
Gastronomy
Dine at award-winning restaurants, with cuisines ranging from traditional to contemporary.
Why we like it
For those who love food and wine, but want the option to burn off some guilt – if not that many calories – this is the perfect introduction to South Africa. By combining city, winelands and the coast, this self-drive journey showcases the best of South Africa’s cape. Distances are kept manageable and each area comes with a lengthy list of options, ranging from very relaxed to slightly more active. And, of course, the dining options are superb throughout.
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Days 1-3
Cape Town
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Day 4
Cape Town - Hermanus
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Days 5-6
Hermanus
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Day 7
Hermanus - Cape Winelands
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Days 8-9
Cape Winelands
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Day 10
Franschhoek - Cape Town
Days 1-3
Cape Town
Table Mountain
Take the cable car up Table Mountain for beautiful views of the city.
Day 4
Cape Town - Hermanus
Whale Watching
Experience some of the best land-based whale watching in the world, in Hermanus.
Days 5-6
Hermanus
Day 7
Hermanus - Cape Winelands
Wine Tasting
Visit one of the vineyards and sample an array of fantastic South African wines.
Days 8-9
Cape Winelands
Gastronomy
Dine at award-winning restaurants, with cuisines ranging from traditional to contemporary.
Day 10
Franschhoek - Cape Town
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Cape Town
Spend several days exploring South Africa’s most vibrant city, staying at one of Cape Town’s beautiful boutique properties. Choose between the V&A Waterfront – the city’s famous seafront – and the wilder areas of natural beauty just outside the city.
Explore Cape Town and the surrounding area. Ascend Table Mountain by cable car for spectacular views of the city, visit Robben Island for a poignant insight into South Africa’s dark history or visit the MOCAA for a taste of modern African art.
The city is also renowned for its gastronomy, with countless restaurants and cafes. Dine out on fresh seafood, brilliant French and Indian influenced dishes or menus inspired by the gardens of the cape.
Hermanus
Leave Cape Town behind and drive a short distance to the quiet coastal town and whale-watching mecca of Hermanus. Between June and September the waters fill with migrating humpback and southern right whales, leading to some of the best land-based whale watching in the world.
Stay within walking distance of the town’s famous coastal Cliff Path. Spend time spotting whales from the clifftop path, visit the penguins of Betty’s Bay and stroll on white-sand beaches.
Away from the coast and the attractions of the ocean, explore the Fernkloof nature reserve and wander through Hermanus’ bustling market.
The Franschhoek Winelands
Drive inland to the Cape Winelands. Here, rugged mountain peaks overlook beautifully laid out vineyards that produce some of the best wine in the country. Head to quiet Franschhoek with its elegant Cape Dutch architecture, local shops and excellent restaurants.
Explore the streets of Franschhoek, as well as heading further afield. Wine-related activities abound in this iconic region, with countless vineyards to visit and a number of wine-tasting options available.
This rural location also offers the chance to get out and explore. Walk, cycle or horse-ride through the fertile valleys, which lie beneath impressive mountains.