Cape Town with Flying Dutchman Funicular and Robben Island

Land at the airport and meet your transfer to the hotel in Cape Town. After check-in, the rest of the day is free to rest and get your first look at Table Mountain overlooking the city. You can take a relaxed walk around the neighbourhood, drop into local cafes, or unwind by the waterfront as the sun sets.

Have breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a guided city tour. Drive past the coastal beaches of Clifton and Sea Point. Visit the South African Museum to view its collections of fossils, marine life and cultural artefacts. Continue to the historic District Six neighbourhood to learn about its past. Walk through the brightly painted streets of Bo-Kaap, home to Cape Malay heritage, and browse the craft stalls and souvenirs at Greenmarket Square. Sleep in Cape Town.

After breakfast, head out for a full-day tour of the Cape Peninsula. Travel into the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, where towering sea cliffs meet ocean waves. Look out for local wildlife along the scenic coastal paths. Board the Flying Dutchman Funicular to reach the historic Cape Point Lighthouse for sweeping ocean outlooks. Later, travel to Boulders Beach to watch the colony of African penguins along the sandy shore before returning to Cape Town for the night.

Enjoy breakfast before setting your own schedule for the day. You can stroll through the bustling Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, rent a bicycle by the coastline, or sample street snacks at nearby food markets. For panoramic views over the city bowl and the ocean, you can choose an optional ride on the Table Mountain Cableway. Return to your hotel in Cape Town for the night.

Eat breakfast at your hotel, then board the ferry to Robben Island. Tour this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which served as a maximum-security prison and held Nelson Mandela for eighteen years. Walk through the prison cells and listen to accounts from former political prisoners. Cruise back to Cape Town for a relaxed afternoon suited for souvenir shopping or dining along the oceanfront. Overnight in Cape Town.

Have your final breakfast at the hotel in Cape Town. Check out and meet your vehicle for the transfer back to the airport, where your tour concludes in time for your flight home.