7-Nights South Africa: Cape Town, the Winelands and Hermanus - Tailormade Journeys — CALL

Itinerary Details

1 Arrive Cape Town

Stand atop Table Mountain and see fertile seams of natural beauty threading through the city below, from the fynbos-covered hills of Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to the soul-melting sunsets of Lion's Head. Down by the docks, the chic V&A Waterfront hosts the Zeitz MOCCA, the largest collection of contemporary African art in the world, while the food and wine found across the multicultural Bo-Kaap and trendy Woodstock neighborhoods are an artform in themselves.

Take in panoramic views of the city and harbor as you ascend Table Mountain by cable car, returning to earth for some cultural immersion at your choice of three Cape Town museums. Take your pick from the District Six Museum, Bo-Kaap Museum, Iziko South African Museum, Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation, South African Jewish Museum, Nelson Mandela Museum and Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa.

This road trip is a must: expect a mood-boosting day on the southwest tip of the African continent, navigating hairpin bends along the Atlantic coast with its dramatic cliffs, unfurling white sands, and glimpses of jewel-bright ocean. Wander the beaches strung beneath the Twelve Apostles (peaks in the Table Mountain range), visit the fishing harbor of bucolic Hout Bay, and meet endangered African penguins at Boulders Beach as they swim, bask in the sunshine and nest on the rocks. Keep your eyes peeled for other wildlife such as chacma baboons, klipspringers, Cape clawless otters and rock hyraxes. End the day with the legendary Chapman's Peak drive.

Let the rolling fynbos guide you into a land striped with vines, where luxury spas and Georgian mansions recline in the shadows of mammoth peaks. South Africa’s wine region is legendary, whichever route you take: to Constantia, where some of the country’s oldest wineries still produce fine Sauvignon Blancs, through the iconic estates of Stellenbosch or to the old French town of Franschhoek, home to art galleries and fine-dining restaurants just as heavenly as the wine.

Explore the best of the Cape Winelands on an expert-led tour tailored to your personal tastes. After discussing your wine preferences, expect a thrilling day of discovery across the wineries of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, with stop-offs spanning vine-swept landscapes, historic farms with charming Cape Dutch architecture, and prestigious estates with fine-dining restaurants.

Set between the mountains and the wind-whipped waters of Walker Bay, just a short drive southeast of Cape Town, the pretty fishing town of Hermanus is among the best places on earth for land-based seasonal whale watching. The arrival of vast numbers of migratory right whales to breed and calve between June and November makes it a must for nature lovers, while Hermanus’s stunning scenery and lively array of cafes, galleries, and boutiques combine to make it a charming year-round destination.

Unwind at your hotel or take a deeper dive into this enchanting coastal town.