Arrive in Cape Town and enjoy your included airport transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the remainder of the day at leisure after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or begin exploring the vibrant V&A Waterfront and surrounding area.

Overnight in Cape Town

After breakfast, enjoy your included full-day small-group tour of Cape Town, travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle with a professional, accredited guide/driver. Begin with a brief city orientation and visit Bo-Kaap, Cape Town's historic Malay Quarter, known for its brightly coloured houses and distinctive cultural heritage. Continue to Table Mountain, where you can ascend by the iconic cable car, weather permitting, and enjoy panoramic views across Cape Town, the Atlantic Seaboard and the Twelve Apostles. Table Mountain cable car entrance is not included and is payable separately.

Continue along the spectacular Chapman's Peak Drive, stopping at scenic viewpoints before travelling to Boulders Beach in Simon's Town to see the famous African penguin colony from the designated boardwalks.

Continue to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where you can admire the dramatic coastline and diverse natural scenery before exploring Cape Point and its historic lighthouse. The optional Flying Dutchman funicular is available at an additional cost.

Conclude the tour with a short photo stop at Muizenberg Beach, famous for its colourful beach huts, before returning to your hotel.

Tour Includes:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within the designated Cape Town area
• Shared air-conditioned vehicle
• Professional accredited tour guide/driver
• Wi-Fi onboard where available
• Chapman’s Peak Drive toll fees
• Complimentary bottled water

Overnight in Cape Town

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Cape Town at your own pace. Discover the V&A Waterfront, explore the colourful Bo-Kaap, visit local galleries and museums or simply relax and enjoy the city's spectacular setting between Table Mountain and the Atlantic Ocean.

Overnight in Cape Town

After breakfast, enjoy another day to discover more of Cape Town. You could explore the Company's Garden, visit historic landmarks, browse the city's shops and markets or enjoy the restaurants and waterfront attractions.

Overnight in Cape Town

After breakfast, enjoy your final full day in Cape Town. Take the opportunity to revisit your favourite areas, enjoy some shopping or simply relax before beginning your scenic self-drive journey through the Western Cape.

Overnight in Cape Town

After breakfast, collect your rental car in Cape Town and begin your self-drive adventure towards Stellenbosch. Travel into the beautiful Cape Winelands, surrounded by vineyards, mountain scenery and historic estates.

On arrival in Stellenbosch, check in to your hotel and spend the remainder of the day at leisure. Explore the charming historic centre, browse local galleries and cafés or relax at your hotel.

Overnight in Stellenbosch

After breakfast, enjoy your included half-day wine tour through the Cape Winelands. Visit two vineyards for guided wine tastings, including cheese and biltong or chocolate pairings, and learn about South Africa's celebrated wine culture.

Explore a wine cellar before spending some free time in Stellenbosch, with an opportunity to stroll along Dorp Street and De Braak Street and admire the town's historic Dutch architecture.

Return to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure.

Tour Includes:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Air-conditioned minivan transport
• Local driver/guide
• Wine tastings with cheese and biltong/chocolate pairings
• Wine cellar visit

Overnight in Stellenbosch

After breakfast, continue your self-drive journey towards Hermanus. Follow the scenic route through the Western Cape towards the Whale Coast, with beautiful mountain, countryside and coastal landscapes along the way.

Arrive in Hermanus, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Take a stroll along the famous cliff paths or explore the town's waterfront, galleries and restaurants.

Overnight in Hermanus

After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Hermanus. Explore the town's dramatic coastline, walk along the cliff paths overlooking Walker Bay or discover local shops, galleries and cafés.

During the whale-watching season, keep an eye out for southern right whales, which can often be spotted from the coastline.

Overnight in Hermanus

Hotel: Misty Waves Boutique Hotel Hermanus ★★★★
Room: Courtyard Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, continue your self-drive journey east towards Wilderness. Enjoy the changing scenery as the route leads through the beautiful landscapes of the Garden Route.

On arrival, check in to your riverside accommodation and spend the remainder of the day relaxing and enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings. Explore the nearby beach, lagoon and forest landscapes at your own pace.

Overnight in Wilderness

After breakfast, continue your journey along the Garden Route to Knysna. Take your time along the scenic route, with opportunities to stop at viewpoints and coastal areas along the way.

Arrive in Knysna and check in to your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the famous waterfront or relaxing beside the lagoon.

Overnight in Knysna

After breakfast, make your way to Thesen Island Harbour Town for your included 75-minute guided lagoon cruise aboard the Oyster Boat. Cruise across the tranquil Knysna Lagoon towards the spectacular Knysna Heads, enjoying views of the coastline and surrounding scenery.

Learn about Knysna's history, heritage and culture from your local guide while keeping an eye out for native birdlife and marine life along the way.

Return to shore and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Cruise Includes:

• 75-minute fully guided lagoon cruise
• Cruise to the Knysna Heads
• Local guide commentary
• Maximum 12 guests per boat

Overnight in Knysna

Hotel: Amanzi Island Boutique Hotel ★★★★
Room: Standard Heron Room
Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy your final full day in Knysna at leisure. Explore the lagoon and surrounding coastline, visit the Knysna Heads or simply relax and enjoy the tranquil setting of your hotel.

Overnight in Knysna

Hotel: Amanzi Island Boutique Hotel ★★★★
Room: Standard Heron Room
Meals: Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast before checking out and beginning your final self-drive journey to George Airport (GRJ). Return your rental car at the airport before checking in for your flight home.

Depart South Africa with memories of Cape Town, the Winelands, the Whale Coast and the Garden Route.

Meals: Breakfast