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City Tour, Noon Gun and Table Mountain
475 ZAR HAL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za Day F
Tour Highlights!
Coastal drive through Camps Bay, Clifton and Sea Point
Drive past Cape Town Stadium and through the V & A Waterfront
See the City Center and Greenmarket Square
Walk through the Company Gardens
Drive past Houses of Parliament, City Hall, the Castle and Slave Lodge
Visit brightly colored Bo Kaap Malay Quarter to hear about the interesting history of this area
Discover the secrets of Diamonds, Tanzanite and other authentic African Treasures at Jewel Africa
Ascend Signal Hill and enjoy spectacular views of the City discovering what the Noon gun is all about (except Sundays and Public Holidays)
Option: ascend Table Mountain - one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.
Detailed itinerary
Our drive to the city centre takes us past famous landmarks such as the Castle of Good Hope built in 1666 by the Dutch East India Company and City Hall, a
baroque building and the Grand Parade. As we follow the city’s main thoroughfare, Adderley Street, we will see St. George’s Cathedral, the Anglican Diocese
of Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
We will pass the Company Gardens and the Malay Quarter [also known as the Bo-Kaap] which means "Above Cape" because of its location up against the
slopes of Table Mountain. In the early 18th century, thousands of slaves from Java, Ceylon and other Far Eastern regions were brought to Cape Town. After
slavery was abolished, their descendants, known as the Cape Malay’s, settled here.
Continue to join a sparkling tour, witness the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing by skilled experts at Jewel
Africa. Discover the history of the Diamond and Gold Trade in South Africa.
We ascend to Signal Hill to witness the firing of the noon gun. You will be offered the option of being dropped at Table Mountain (end of tour), where you
can ascend to the top [weather permitting) by the revolving cable car. Here, you'll see wild flowers and the famous silver tree, and marvel at a birds-eye
view of the city and its beaches. On a clear day it is even possible to see Robben Island where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned on one side and Cape Point
on the other. Alternatively, you can be returned to your Hotel or dropped at the waterfront.
Cape Of Good Hope Discovery | MORNING ONLY
790 ZAR HAL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za Day F
Tour Highlights!
Enjoy scenic views of the Atlantic coastline as we drive past Clifton, Camps Bay and Hout Bay
Drive along Chapman’s Peak (if open)
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and discover the tip of Africa
Option: take the funicular up to the lighthouse
See two oceans, the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and False Bay
Drive through Simon's Town
Option: visit the African Penguins at Boulders Beach
Detailed itinerary
Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve
Apostles, part of the Table Mountain range. From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can
see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok, Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds
for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to observe.
The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may
even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of the
Simon's Town (time permitting visit to Penguin colony), Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg.
We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital.
Cape Of Good Hope Discovery | FULL DAY
1100 ZAR FUL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za Day L
Tour Highlights!
Drive along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road passing the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay and see the 12 Apostles Peaks
Stop at the famous Hout Bay's Harbor
Option: visit Seal Island or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor
Chapman’s Peak scenic road
Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, home to ‘fynbos’, wild animals (like Cape Mountain Zebra, baboons and several species of buck and birds)
Option: take the funicular up to the lighthouse
Drive through Simon's Town and see False Bay and the Indian Ocean
Option: visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins
Discover the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
Detailed itinerary
Bring your camera; we're headed for Cape Point at the south western tip of the Cape Peninsula, and the most spectacular views in the world. The drive there is just as inspiring, passing
steep mountains', secluded coves and sweeping beaches, as well as villages and fishing communities.
Our tour begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburb of Sea Point and Camps Bay with its glorious views of the Twelve Apostles, part of
the Table Mountain range. We'll continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Here there is an option to take a short boat trip to Duiker Island (time
permitting) to view the Cape Fur Seals, which inhabit the island.
From here we travel to the Cape Point Nature Reserve, comprising over 17,300 acres of indigenous fauna and flora. Here we can see a variety of wildlife that includes baboons, Reebok,
Cape Mountain zebra, bontebok and the elusive eland. The reserve is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. Bird-watchers, too, will find many fine species to
observe. The majestic coastline offers drama worthy of being called "Nature's Greatest Show." We'll be able to see the union of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (as per legend) and may
even feel the brisk wind that is dubbed the "Cape Doctor" for its presumed curative powers. Following the coastline along False Bay, we'll return to Cape Town by way of Simon's Town,
where we visit the Penguin colony at Boulders Beach, Fish Hoek fishing village and Muizenberg. Before our return, we'll stop at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens for a short
walking tour of the beautiful gardens. We return to Cape Town, passing the University of Cape Town, Rhodes Memorial and the Groote Schuur Hospital.
Winelands Discovery | AFTERNOON ONLY
650 ZAR HAL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za
Day F
Tour Highlights!
Experience a wine and cheese tasting and a cellar tour
Drive through the historic town of Stellenbosch while your guide points out all the famous places and tell you interesting facts
If time permits your guide will choose a second estate for another wine tasting
Detailed itinerary
This enchanting excursion begins with a tour through historic Stellenbosch, an architectural jewel that serves as the historic heart of the country’s wine region.
We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates.
A gracious blend of 18-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident as we drive down Dorp Street, where massive Oaks still shade original
water furrows, then enjoy a wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area (time permitting).
Winelands Discovery | FULL DAY
900 ZAR FUL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za Day L
Tour Highlights!
At our first stop we experience a cellar tour followed by a cheese and wine tasting around Paarl
Discovery of Franschhoek (The French Corner) with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990
A short tour of the little town and a second wine tasting in the area
Visit of Stellenbosch where your guide will point out historic buildings and tell you interesting facts
Time permitting, we will include a third wine tasting in the Stellenbosch area
Detailed itinerary
While South Africa's fertile valleys are world famous for their crisp white and classic French-style red wines, the area is also a treasury of rustic beauty and sprawling estates
shaded by giant oak trees. Our drive today will include the country's principal wine routes of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Our day starts with a visit to Paarl where you will be struck by the beauty of the Valley, the pristine blue sky, the rolling vineyards and the Pearl of Paarl set high above the valley.
Paarl made headlines when President Mandela was released from the Groot Drakenstein prison (ex Victor Verster), on the outskirts of the town, to freedom and the start of the
new South Africa. We enjoy a wine, cheese and cellar tour at one of the local estates.
From Paarl, we'll continue north-west to the beautiful village of Franschhoek, founded in 1688 by French immigrants fleeing the Huguenot religious persecution in Europe. A
memorial in the town commemorates the arrival of these early settlers who helped develop the wines sought after by Napoleon, Bismarck and royalty such as Edward VII, the
Prince of Wales. Here we will stop for another wine tasting at a vineyard.
We'll then head to Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. In 1679, Dutch East India Company governor Simon van
der Stel, recognized the fertility of this long valley on the banks of the Eerste River, as perfect for vineyards. The rest is history, which has been carefully cultivated in this town. A
gracious blend of 18th-century Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian buildings is evident on Dorp Street, where massive oaks still shade original water furrows.
Time permitting, enjoy a third wine tasting in the area.
Township Discovery | HALF DAY
530 ZAR HAL
To book- its2020@twowaystreet.co.za Day F
Tour Highlights!
This tour of the Cape Town Townships offers insight and interaction with different cultures and communities
See why 27 April 1994 was such an important day in South Africa (first democratic elections)
Visit District Six to see 3 mosques and 5 churches. Thousands of people lived at the foot of Table Mountain! Find out where they went and why!
See the local market in Langa, and we’ll try to find the elusive traditional healer, but no guarantees!
We visit a crèche (if open)
We also view Bonteheuwel, Nyanga, Crossroads, Khayelitsha and Gugulethu where we see the the Seven Memorial and the Amy Biehl Memorial
Detailed itinerary
Join us for a unique experience travelling through the three South Africa’s – The birth, where it all started, Apartheid South Africa, what happened then – the New South Africa,
what is different since Nelson Mandela was released from prison. Departing from Cape Town city centre, the first stop is in the Bo Kaap. Here we discuss the arrival of an expedition
of Dutch sailors in 1652 that proved to be a monumental turning point in the South African history. Taking a short walk along the romantic cobble stone streets between the brightly
coloured homes, your tour guide explains how the framework for racial segregation was established.
Passing some of Cape Town’s landmarks, a short drive brings us to District 6 where we elaborate on the next tier in the South African story. We drive through the now decaying
ruins of what once was a flourishing mixed-race community but that was demolished only to be reserved exclusively for white people. The tour continues to Langa, the oldest Black
African Township in Cape Town. Along the way we elaborate on the restrictive legislation introduced by the Apartheid regime to enforce racial segregation.
If conducted on a Sunday morning, the tour includes a short visit to one of the local churches. Here guests are immersed into the charisma and vibrancy of how religion is practiced
in the townships.
While in Langa, we also share the miracle of our country when Nelson Mandela convinced us to forgive so that we can free ourselves.
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