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This would have to be my personal favorite, for obvious reasons...
A TASTE OF SOUTH AFRICA (SUPERIOR) - group tour
10 days / 7 nights from £1689
Dates: 9th Nov - 18th Nov 2012
Superior accommodation • Cape Winelands & Garden Route • October whale-watching departure
Experience a taste of South Africa’s Cape
region on this outstanding tour of some of
the country’s most famous sights. From the
beautiful city of Cape Town, travel to Cape
Peninsula and the Winelands region, home to
historic towns and scenic vineyards.
The journey ends in the delightful coastal
town of Stormsriver on South Africa’s
picturesque Garden Route.
ITINERARY:
Day 1 – To Cape Town: Fly overnight from London to Cape Town with British Airways. (N)
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Day 2 – Cape Town: Arrive and take a short orientation tour, including a cable car ascent of Table mountain (weather permitting). Transfer to Winchester Mansionsfor 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure. (N)
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Day 3 – Cape Peninsula: Full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Travel along spectacular coastal roads to the Cape of Good Hope and return via the penguin colony at Simon’s Town and Kirstenbosch botanical gardens. (B)
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Day 4 – To Cape Winelands: Morning at leisure to explore the Victoria & Albert Waterfront or take an optional excursion to Robben Island (£35 per person). Drive to Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa, and stay 2 nights at the Protea Hotel Franschhoek. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
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Day 5 – Cape Winelands: Full-day tour of the Cape Winelands, travelling through the vineyard filled valleys of Stellenbosch and Paarl. There will be two wine tastings and a cellar tour. (B)
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Day 6 – To Oudtshoorn: Travel to Hermanus‡, where whales may be seen between July and November. Continue to Oudtshoorn, centre of the late Victorian fashion-led ostrich feather industry. Stay overnight at the Queens Hotel. (B)
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Day 7 – To Knysna: Morning visit to an ostrich farm, including an orientation tour of Oudtshoorn and ostrich lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Knysna and stay 2 nights at Knysna Log Inn. (B, L)
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Day 8 – Garden Route: Take the ferry to the Featherbed Nature Reserve to have a guided nature walk and outdoor buffet lunch. In the afternoon, tour along the Garden Route, visiting Plettenberg Bay, the Tzitzikamma forest and Stormsriver. (B, L)
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Day 9 – To London: Drive to Cape Town via Swellendam, where you will stop for lunch (payable locally). Take an optional visit to the Drostdy Museum. Fly to London this evening with British Airways. (B)
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Day 10 – London: Early morning arrival. (N)
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‡ Whale-watching departure: This 11-day / 8-night departure leaves on Thursday 11 October. An extra night will be spent at Quarters Hermanus in Hermanus. You will have the opportunity to look for the southern right whale by boat.
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Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals
Well personally I couldnt think of a better way to spend 10 days!!
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HAVE A FAB WEEKEND ALL
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That's a cool group tour! Great price too. Have shared xx
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