Day 1

Depart from New York (JFK) or Washington Dulles (IAD) for your South African Airways flight to South Africa.

Day 2

On arrival in Johannesburg you will connect onwards for your 2 hour flight on South African Airways to Cape Town. On arrival in Cape Town you will be met by your driver for the short transfer to your hotel. Settle into your hotel and relax after your flight.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 3

After breakfast you will be met by your local English speaking driver-guide for your full day tour of the Cape Peninsula. The tour takes you out of the city along the Atlantic sea-board to the fishing port of Hout Bay, where you can partake in an optional boat excursion to Seal Island to view a colony of Cape Fur Seals. From Hout Bay continue over Chapman's Peak Drive (weather conditions permitting) to the Cape Point Nature reserve, the south-western most tip of Africa. Here you will have time to explore the awe-inspiring scenery from all the vantage points, as well as the opportunity to visit the Cape of Good Hope. You will have time for lunch (for your own account) before starting the return journey to the city. En route you will have the possibility for an optional visit to the penguin colony on Boulder's Beach before visiting the naval town of Simon's Town. Your last stop of the day will be the world renowned Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Leaving the gardens you will return to the city.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 4

Depart the hotel for a half day tour of the Cape Winelands. This tour can either be taken during the morning or the afternoon. Enjoy a wine tasting, cellar tour and cheese tasting at Anura Wine estate. You then continue to Stellenbosch for a historical drive through the city with a walking opportunity. Proceed to Spier for the option to touch a cheetah at the Cheetah Outreach Project. A second wine tasting is enjoyed in the winelands before your return to the hotel.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 5

Today you will have a full day hop-on-hop-off bus pass for the city allowing you to explore at your own pace. Don't miss the chance, weather permitting, to take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking views of the city and surrounding peninsula.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 6

Enjoy a full day at leisure to continue exploring the city - in the summer months you may want to head to the magnificent beaches that litter the city and suburbs. Head to the palm lines promenade of Camps Bay or the uber-trendy 4 beaches of Clifton for people watching!

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 7

One final day in this beautiful city, for you to catch up on the last minute sightseeing and shopping. Head for the quaint Greenmarket Square for local arts and crafts, or the vibrant V&A Waterfront for designer labels. Try to get to the famous Two Oceans Aquarium, located in the V&A Waterfront, it's well worth a visit.

Overnight on a bed and breakfast basis at The President Protea Hotel

Day 8

After a morning at leisure you will be met for your transfer to the airport for your flight to Johannesburg and onwards connection to North America.

Day 9

Arrival in the United States at New York JFK or Washington Dulles airports

Includes

Round trip coach air on South African Airways from New York (JFK) or Washington(IAD) Airport to South Africa OR Tambo International Airport ~ Domestic coach air in South Africa as per the itinerary (Johannesburg - Cape Town - Johannesburg) ~ Accommodation as per the itinerary ~ Meals as per the itinerary (6 x breakfast) ~ Ground transfers as per the itinerary ~ Scheduled tours as per the itinerary

Excludes

Add on air from other US cities ~ Any meals or services not mentioned above ~ Entrance fees on Cape Peninsula tour to Boulders penguins, Seal Island cruise ~ Entrance fees on the Winelands tour to the Cheetah Outreach Project ~ Any items of personal expense - i.e. drinks, telephone calls, laundry etc. ~ Gratuities for rangers/guides/drivers