Aerial view of Table Mountain rising above the coastal city of Cape Town

South Africa

Cape Town & Winelands

A six-day city and countryside stay in Cape Town, pairing Table Mountain and the Cape Peninsula with a day among the Winelands.

6 Days / 5 NightsCity BreaksCultural

Route: Cape Town

Highlights

Table Mountain visit
Cape Peninsula drive
Winelands tasting day
Boutique hotel stay

Cape Town rewards a slower stay than most cities its size, and this itinerary gives it room to breathe. The first days are spent in the city itself, taking in Table Mountain by cable car when weather allows, the murals and history of Bo-Kaap, and a full-day drive down the Cape Peninsula to the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and the windswept point at Cape of Good Hope.

A day is set aside for the Winelands, with visits to estates around Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for tastings and a leisurely lunch among the vineyards. The final full day is left open, with a visit to Robben Island a common choice for travellers interested in the country's history.

Based throughout at a single boutique hotel, the pace is unhurried by design, suited to travellers who prefer to know one city well rather than move quickly through several.

Panoramic view of a South African coastal city with a busy harbour and mountain backdrop

Wide distant view of Victoria Falls with spray rising from the gorge

Day by day

1
Day 1
Arrive Cape Town
Land in Cape Town and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and explore the immediate neighbourhood.
Overnight: Kensington PlaceMeals: None
2
Day 2
Table Mountain & City Bowl
A morning cable car ride up Table Mountain, weather permitting, followed by an afternoon exploring the City Bowl and the Bo-Kaap district.
Overnight: Kensington PlaceMeals: Breakfast
3
Day 3
Cape Peninsula
A full day driving the Cape Peninsula, stopping at Hout Bay, the penguin colony at Boulders Beach and the viewpoints at Cape Point.
Overnight: Kensington PlaceMeals: Breakfast
4
Day 4
Winelands day trip
A day among the vineyards of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with tastings at a small number of estates and lunch at a farm restaurant.
Overnight: Kensington PlaceMeals: Breakfast, lunch
5
Day 5
Free day in Cape Town
An open day to revisit a favourite spot, browse the V&A Waterfront, or take an optional boat trip to Robben Island.
Overnight: Kensington PlaceMeals: Breakfast
6
Day 6
Depart Cape Town
Transfer to the airport for your onward or homeward flight.
Meals: Breakfast