Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, beautiful Cape Town is located in a ‘bowl’ created by Table Mountain, Devil’s Peak, Lion’s Head, Signal Hill and Table Bay. It is, therefore, no wonder that it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Discover nearby Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa, with its romantic oak-lined streets, amazing architectural diversity, and its famed food and wine heritage. This trip combines the area’s culture and gastronomic delights at its finest.

From South Africa to the Mediterranean, cruise through incomparable sites of historical value and beauty. Delight in the paradise isles of Réunion and Mauritius, before heading to the Red Sea. Explore the treasures of the Pharaohs in Egypt, and the rose city of Petra in Jordan. Float through the Suez Canal and head to the beaches, art and culture of the Mediterranean.

Eco-ship MSC Splendida carries you in comfort, style and luxury to the most desirable cruise destinations in the world, while at the same time being a beautiful destination in her own right. With so much to see and do on board, every day on MSC Splendida promises travellers of all ages a world of new discoveries, before they even step ashore.

Your Fly, Tour & Cruise Package Includes:

• $2400 flight credit per person

• 4 night Cape Town's Culture & Cuisine Private Tour, Cape Town return

• Includes superior accommodation, 7 meals, airport transfers, entrance fees & activities plus more

• 27 night Grand Voyage cruise onboard MSC Splendida, Cape Town to Genoa

• All onboard meals in complimentary dining venues & selected non-alcoholic beverages

• A wide range of onboard activities & entertainment

Rate is per person twin share and based on travel 30 March – 30 April 2024

Solo traveller pricing available, speak with your travel consultant

Cape Town's Culture & Cuisine - Private Tour

Highlights:

• Cape Town: This extraordinary city is juxtaposed between sea and mountains and offers a vibrant culinary scene, great nightlife and a lively cultural scene 

• Stellenbosch: This romantic town boasts beautiful historic buildings and fertile land, perfect for wineries which produce one of the area’s top products

• Kayamandi: This township of Stellenbosch provides an insightful experience into local life post-apartheid

Itinerary:

Day 1: ARRIVAL CAPE TOWN

Arrive to Cape Town International Airport where your tour guide awaits to drive you to your accommodation and assist with check-in procedures. Relax afterwards with time at leisure.

A visit of the city centre with its many historical buildings and different architecture as well as a trip with the cable car to the top of Table Mountain are highly commended. The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront is also worth a visit. Here you will find numerous bars, restaurants, boutiques and shops, cinemas and the aquarium. Outside in the amphitheatre there is regular live entertainment for you to enjoy. All combined with the continuous activity of a working harbour. (Activities are recommendations only, not included)

Overnight in hotel in Cape Town

Day 2: CAPE TOWN – STELLENBOSCH (100km – 1hr)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then travel to Stellenbosch together with your guide for a culinary walking tour. Established in 1679, Stellenbosch is South Africa’s second oldest town. Savour traditional food and drinks of Stellenbosch as your guide leads you through the historic heart of this vibrant university town. Hear delightful stories about the historic places you visit, including a visit to the oldest restored townhouse in South Africa. Then enjoy an indigenous tea and rusk tasting when you visit a small, family-run butchery. 

After, experience a wine tasting at a trendy spot in the town centre (non-alcoholic options available), indulge on a heritage lunch platter featuring some South African favourites, a trilogy of Cape desserts that South African grandmothers used to bake, and then try some sweets at the oldest shop in town, Oom Samie se Winkel. Leisure time until the agreed time of return to Cape Town. 

Overnight in hotel in Cape Town  Lunch Included.

Day 3: CAPE TOWN

Today’s experience is an interesting mix of photography and a cooking safari. After breakfast, meet your photographer-guide at 08:30 hrs at the V&A Waterfront (transfer to waterfront not included). Leaving the car behind, explore Company’s Garden on foot, capturing the Art Deco buildings of Cape Town’s City Bowl on film. Move on to Adderley Street to visit the flower market and bustling Greenmarket Square, then continue towards Signal Hill to take in beautiful panoramic views of the city. Continue to the neighbourhood called Bo Kaap and admire the amazing colourful houses. Have a chance to visit Mrs. Tolker, who invites you to visit her home. She will teach you how to prepare a typical Cape Malay meal including samosas, rotis and koeksisters – a typical sweet doughnut-like fritter. This array of delicious treats will be your lunch!

Overnight in hotel in Cape Town. Lunch included.

Day 4: CAPE TOWN – KAYAMANDI (100km – 1 hr)

After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, discover day-to-day life in the Kayamandi township, a suburb of Stellenbosch, to meet the locals. After an insightful walking tour of the ‘sweet home’ town with your guide, a Xhosa Mama will welcome you in her home (Xhosa is the local language spoken here). Sit back and listen to her stories about township life and the customs and traditions of its people while you enjoy some of the dishes that Nelson Mandela grew up on. Get an insider’s perspective from your local guide who was born and bred in Kayamandi, meet local entrepreneurs and talented artists, see exciting community development projects, visit a crèche on weekdays, and visit a spaza shop. Feast on a delicious Xhosa lunch including homemade Xhosa ginger beer, taste legendary pap (African version of polenta or porridge) with spicy chakalaka, enjoy authentic vetkoek with various vegetable dishes and oven-baked chicken, followed by dessert. Receive a small, hand-crafted souvenir and easy recipes to try them yourself back home. Return to Cape Town.

Overnight in hotel in Cape Town . Lunch included.

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