Grand Tour South Africa

Grand Tour South Africa

Grand Tour in South Africa

15 days / 14 nights

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Scheduled Grand Tour:

Day 1 - Saturday: City & Table Mountain Tour

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, you will be met by ILIOS Travel representative and transferred to your hotel. 13h30 The tour commences with a tour of Table Mountain (weather permitting; cable car fee not included). In the city itself, we visit the Company Gardens, the SA Museum, the Castle of Good Hope and the vibrant arty market, Greenmarket Square. Return to the hotel by 5.30 pm. Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar.

Day 2 - Sunday: Cape Point & Peninsula (Breakfast)

Cape Point and Peninsula Tour. We are along the Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay, stopping at Llandudno look-out point before continuing to Hout Bay, a quaint village and fishing harbour with magnificent mountain views and beach (optional boat trip to Seal Island - to own account). Continue via Chapman's Peak, one of the world's most breathtaking coastal drives, to Cape Point and the Good Hope Nature Reserve. After lunch at a nearby restaurant (not included in the price), we go to historic Simon's Town - a beautiful village with Victorian architecture, a large base and a large pony at the beautiful Boulders Beach. Boulders Penguin Colony is home to a growing colony of the vulnerable African Penguin. The penguins in their natural habitat and there is also a new information centre. End-of-the-day visit to Kirstenbosch The tour ends in the late afternoon. Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar. The tour ends in the late afternoon. Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar. The tour ends in the late afternoon. Dinner to own arrangements.

Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar.

Day 3 - Monday: Cape Winelands (Breakfast)

Cape Winelands Tour. This is a delightful drive, up to the Cape Winelands through superb mountain ranges, vineyards and Cape Dutch homesteads. Head off to the country wine via the N2 to the heart of South Africa's wine industry, Stellenbosch, boasting great beauty and culture that is steeped in South African history. With the sheer vastness of wine estates on offer, we are truly spoiled for choice when we enjoy our first wine tasting of the day. Travel over the Helshoogte Pass to the town of Franschhoek. Billed as the Gourmet Capital of South Africa, this charming town, in a most picturesque valley, retains a French Huguenot style. We enjoy a wine tasting at lunchtime own account. Time permitting, a visit to Paarl region summer would be included to round off the day Dinner to own arrangements. Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar.

Day 4 - Tuesday: Overberg Region (Breakfast, Dinner)

Morning Departure from Cape Town over the Hottentots-Holland Mountains via Sir Lowry's Pass into a region of immense beauty. Stop for a wine tasting of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley terroir-driven wines. During whale season (June to December), also stop in Hermanus which boasts the best land-based whale watching along its cliff path. Here you would have the option of embarking on an eco-marine (all year round) and whale watching (seasonal) boat trip (additional charge). After lunch (to own account), continue to Swellendam - the third oldest settlement in South Africa. Dinner is enjoyed at the hotel restaurant. Overnight Schoone Oordt Country House (luxury room) or similar.

Day 5 - Wednesday: Swellendam / Mossel Bay / Plettenberg Bay (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After a leisurely breakfast, depart Swellendam and enjoy your journey along the Garden Route via Mossel Bay. Travel to Plettenberg Bay - a playground for lunch and stroll along the white sandy beaches. Check into your accommodation during the afternoon. Dinner is enjoyed at the lodge.

Overnight Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room) or similar.

Day 6 - Thursday: Tsitsikamma / Plettenberg Bay (Breakfast, Dinner)

After breakfast, get up close and personal with nature at the Elephant Sanctuary. These gentle giants are the places to visit. After lunch (to own account), travel to the Tsitsikamma National Park. Described as the 'garden of the Garden Route', the Tsitsikamma actually deserves the most vivid description to encapsulate the beauty of the place. Walk along the suspension bridge across the Storms River mouth gorge which offers visitors incredible views and photo opportunities. Spend some time at leisure in the town of Plettenberg Bay - 'millionaires' playground' - before returning to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight Hog Hollow Country Lodge (standard room) or similar.

Day 7 - Friday: Plettenberg Bay / Knysna / Oudtshoorn (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Morning departure from Plettenberg Bay to the lakeside town of Knysna - the gem of the Garden Route. Embark on an excursion to the Featherbed Nature Reserve which is located on the western Knysna Head. A trip across the lake to the base of the western head, a drive to the top of the reserve and an optional 2.2 kilometre downhill nature trail walk. The tour ends with a delicious lunch served under the shade of the milkwood trees. On return to the mainland, continue your journey to Oudtshoorn. Visit an ostrich show farm for a guided tour. Following this visit of discovery, check into your overnight accommodation. Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight Rosenhof Country House (standard room) or similar.

Day 8 - Saturday: Oudtshoorn / Route 62 / Cape Town (Breakfast)

Oudtshoorn enjoys Cargo Caves Travel along the famous Route 62 to Cape Town. The ever changing colours of the majestic mountains, scenic passes, rivers, vineyards and orchards offer you an unforgettable kaleidoscope of scenic tranquillity. Stop at the Country Pumpkin Restaurant near Barrydale for lunch (to own account). After lunch, enjoy a slow drive to Cape Town. Check into the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening at leisure. Dinner is to own arrangements.

Overnight at The President Hotel (standard room) or similar.

Day 9 - Sunday: Cape Town / Johannesburg (Breakfast)

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / JNB not included in cost). Upon arrival at OR.Tambo International Airport, you will be met by ILIOS Travel representative and transferred to the hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight Protea Hotel Balalaika (standard room) or similar.

Day 10 - Monday: Johannesburg City Tour (Breakfast)

Morning at leisure. 13h30 of urban revival. Visit the Gandhi Memorial, revitalize the city of Johannesburg and get a bird's eye view of Johannesburg from the top of Carlton Center. Return to your hotel for the evening at leisure. Overnight Protea Hotel Balalaika (standard room) or similar.

Day 11 - Tuesday: Soweto & Apartheid Museum (Breakfast, Lunch)

Half-Day Soweto Tour. Soweto is a cluster of townships located at the South Western Flank of Johannesburg. It is here that most of the struggle is done against the injustices of the regime and is home to sites of historical importance. The tour of the afternoon The exhibit at the museum The apartheid museum opened in 2001 The exhibits include provocative film footage, photographs, text panels and artefacts illustrating events and human stories that are part of the epic saga. For anyone wanting to understand and experience what apartheid South Africa was really like, a visit to the Apartheid Museum is fundamental.Overnight Protea Hotel Balalaika (standard room) or similar.

Day 12 - Wednesday: Johannesburg / Mpumalanga (Breakfast, Dinner)

Depart Johannesburg and the Land of the Rising Sun - Mpumalanga - via the magnificent Panorama Route. The most spectacular stretch of the Panorama Route is the Blyde River Canyon. From many well-positioned vantage points, one has a view of 33 km long gorge, which starts at "Bourke's Luck Potholes" and ends at the "Three Rondavels". Time and weather permitting, stop at God's Window. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel. Check-in and freshen up before dinner. Overnight Perry's Bridge Hollow (standard room) or similar.

Day 13 - Thursday: Luxury Safari Experience (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast and check-out formalities, you will be transferred to the Manyeleti Reserve, an authentic African bush stay. The camp offers a breathtaking wildlife experience while still pampering the senses with meticulous service and superb cuisine. Morning and evening game tracking drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles bring you close contact with the Big Five as well as the other aspects of our wildlife. Highly experienced guides will take care of you. Overnight Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp (tented suite) or similar.

Day 14 - Friday: Luxury Safari Experience (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Enjoying a full day of being treated like an African Royalty while creating a memorable safari on scheduled viewing activities on offer.

Overnight Honeyguide Tented Safari Camp (tented suite) or similar.

Day 15 - Saturday: Departure (Breakfast)

Time permitting, embark on the final morning viewing activity before returning to camp for breakfast followed by check-out formalities. You will be collected for your transfer to Hoedspruit OR Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport where the tour ends.

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Included servicies and facilities:

- Transport in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle;

- English speaking THETA registered tour guide;

- Luxury accommodation;

- 14 Breakfast, 5 Lunches, 7 Dinners;

- CPT / JNB flight not included.

Departure: on Saturday.

ACCOMMODATION ARE APPROXIMATE AND CAN CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

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