Southern Cape in Style: 2008 Holiday Departures
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Southern Cape in Style

 

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Days: 13

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  • Scheduled flights, including all U.K. and overseas airport taxes and applicable fuel surcharges
  • The services of an experienced local English-speaking driver/guide in South Africa, exclusive to the Bales passengers, for all included sightseeing
  • Transportation Private air-conditioned transportation exclusive to the Bales group
  • Sightseeing As detailed, including entrance fees
  • Accommodation and meals Deluxe accommodation.
  • 10 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Minimum participation 4 passengers (maximum 7 passengers)


Day 1
Evening departure on overnight British Airways flight to Cape Town.
Meals:

Day 2
On arrival in Cape Town you will be transferred, via a short orientation tour of the city, to the Cape Grace Hotel. This afternoon is free to relax and enjoy at your leisure, before an evening briefing to discuss the days ahead.
Meals:

Day 3
Today you enjoy a guided tour of the Cape Peninsula. Travelling along the coast you may have an opportunity (weather permitting) to partake of an optional boat cruise from Hout Bay to the nearby seal island, before continuing by road over Chapman’s Peak to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. The return journey back to Cape Town continues via the remarkable penguin colony at Boulder Beach, Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek, Muizenberg and the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, before a late afternoon arrival back at the hotel. This evening is at leisure.
Meals: B

Day 4
Today has been left free for you to enjoy Cape Town at your own pace, perhaps taking in some of the highlights of the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, or enjoying a local tour.
Meals: B

Day 5
Checking out after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide to begin a full day’s tour of South Africa’s stunning Winelands. This will include two tastings at wellknown wine estates, as well as a cellar tour, before finishing in Franschhoek, for your stay at Mont Rochelle. This evening is at leisure.
Meals: B

Day 6
A day of leisure to explore something of Franschhoek at your own pace.
Meals: B

Day 7
Depart Franschhoek this morning and travel along Route 62 to the town of Oudtshoorn, for an overnight stay at the Rosenhof Country House.
Meals: B

Day 8
A leisurely morning is followed by a visit to the famous Cango Caves, a Safari Ostrich tour and a 3-course lunch. This afternoon you continue onto Knysna and Plettenberg Bay, for your stay at Hunter’s Country House.
Meals: B, L

Day 9
Depart for Knysna this morning. Your time in Knsyna is free to enjoy as you wish, maybe shopping in the small boutiques or taking a journey to the beach, before the journey back to the hotel. This evening is at leisure.
Meals: B

Day 10
Another leisurely morning is followed by a return to Knysna and a boat cruise on picturesque Knysna Lagoon to the Featherbed Nature Reserve, to enjoy a walk from the top of Western Head through the Milkwood trees. This afternoon is free.
Meals: B, L

Day 11
Continuing via the spectacular landscapes of Tsitskamma National Park today, you have an opportunity to explore something of its rich natural diversity, before an afternoon drive to Port Elizabeth and journey’s end. On arrival you will check into the Hacklewood Hill Country House for an overnight stay. This evening is at leisure.
Meals: B

Day 12
Today you will be collected and transferred to the airport for the flight back to London via Johannesburg.
Meals: B

Day 13
Arrive back in London Heathrow early this morning.
Meals:

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