CAPE TOWN & JOHANNESBURG
7 Nights / 8 Days
With Turkish Airlines
Upon our arrival at Cape Town Airport, we meet our local guide and transfer to our hotel by private vehicle. Along the way, we learn about the natural beauty and cultural character of the city.
Free time in the V&A Waterfront area, depending on flight schedule. We explore one of the city's most vibrant spots, with its harbor views, shops and restaurants.
Overnight in Cape Town.
After breakfast, we begin our Cape Town city tour. Among the main stops of our tour are Bo-Kaap, famous for its colorful houses, the Company’s Garden in the city center, and historical buildings.
If weather conditions are favorable, we will ascend Table Mountain by cable car. At the summit, we enjoy panoramic views of Cape Town, the Atlantic Ocean, and the surrounding mountains.
Continuing our tour, we head to Camps Bay beach, where we allow free time for walking along the seafront and taking photos. Afterwards, we return to our hotel.
Overnight in Cape Town.
After breakfast, we set off for our full-day Cape Peninsula tour.
Our first stop is Hout Bay. Here, depending on weather and sea conditions, you can optionally join a seal island boat tour. Then, weather permitting, we continue our journey via the scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive.
During our visits to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope, we explore the impressive coastal scenery of the peninsula and take photo stops.
On the return journey, we observe African penguins in their natural habitat at Boulders Beach. We then head back to Cape Town via Simon’s Town.
Overnight in Cape Town.
After breakfast, we head to the Cape Winelands region, known for its vineyards and historic towns.
First, we visit the town of Stellenbosch, where we take a walk among examples of Cape Dutch architecture. We then learn about wine production at a wine estate and take part in a tasting experience.
Afterwards, we continue to the town of Franschhoek, surrounded by mountains. We allow free time in the town center for lunch, boutique shops and cafés. Following our tour, we return to Cape Town.
Free time at the estate can be arranged for guests who do not wish to take part in the wine tasting.
Overnight stay in Cape Town.
After breakfast, we transfer to Cape Town Airport according to our flight time and head to Johannesburg on a domestic flight.
Upon arrival, we continue by private vehicle to our hotel in the Sandton area. After settling in, you will have free time to walk, shop and dine around Nelson Mandela Square and Sandton City.
Overnight in Johannesburg.
After breakfast, we begin our full-day tour exploring the history of Johannesburg and Soweto.
Following our panoramic tour of Johannesburg's city center, we visit Constitution Hill, where we learn about South Africa's journey toward democracy.
Then we head to the Soweto district. Vilakazi Street, Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Memorial are among the main stops of our tour. We hear from our guide about the daily life of the area and its place in the country's recent history.
After the tour, we return to our hotel.
Overnight in Johannesburg.
Early in the morning we leave our hotel and head towards Pilanesberg National Park. After a journey of about 3 hours, we set out to explore nature in the park in open safari vehicles accompanied by a local safari guide.
During the safari, we have the opportunity to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes and various other wild animals in their natural habitats. It may also be possible to observe the "Big Five" – lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo; sightings of animals depend on natural conditions.
After a lunch break, we complete our safari experience according to the program schedule and return to Johannesburg.
Overnight in Johannesburg.
After breakfast, free time until the flight time. At the scheduled hour, we transfer from our hotel to O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg and complete our procedures for the return flight.
Program note: This plan has been prepared based on 7 nights of accommodation in South Africa. The total travel time and the flow of the first and last day are arranged according to international flight schedules. The Pilanesberg day involves a long journey and therefore requires an early departure.