10 Days South Africa Tour: Best of Cape Town, Garden Route & Franschhoek

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Cape Town. Take the cable car to the top of Table Mountain and enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the city, coastline and surrounding mountains. Continue with a city tour, including the District Six Museum and the colourful Bo-Kaap neighbourhood, known for its vibrant houses and rich cultural heritage. Later, enjoy the beautiful scenery at Clifton Beach before ending the day at the famous V&A Waterfront, where you can enjoy shopping, dining and the lively atmosphere. Overnight on a B&B basis.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided excursion to Boulders Beach, home to a colony of African penguins. Continue to the spectacular Cape Point Peninsula, where dramatic cliffs, ocean views and rugged landscapes await. Explore this iconic part of the Cape before returning to Cape Town for your overnight stay. Accommodation is on a B&B basis.

After breakfast, check out and begin your Garden Route journey towards Knysna. Along the way, stop in Hermanus, a charming town on the Whale Coast, for lunch and a short walk. Continue to Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa and the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Afterwards, continue towards Knysna, arriving in the evening. Overnight on a B&B basis.

Enjoy a relaxed day discovering the beautiful coastal town of Knysna, often known as the “Garden of Eden.” Take in the scenery around the spectacular Knysna Lagoon, stroll through the town, or choose to rent a bicycle and explore at your own pace. The day is designed to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, natural beauty and charming surroundings of Knysna. Overnight on a B&B basis.

After breakfast, continue your journey along the scenic Garden Route towards Plettenberg Bay. Stop in the beautiful town of Wilderness for lunch before continuing to Nature’s Valley Beach, where you can enjoy the coastal scenery and peaceful surroundings. Later, continue to Plettenberg Bay and explore the town before settling in for the evening. Accommodation is on a Half Board (HB) basis, including dinner, bed and breakfast.

After breakfast, head to Tsitsikamma National Park, one of the highlights of the Garden Route. The park is renowned for its dramatic coastline, indigenous forests, scenic hiking trails and spectacular ocean views. Enjoy time hiking and exploring this beautiful natural environment, including a visit to the famous Storms River Suspension Bridge. Return to Plettenberg Bay for dinner and overnight accommodation on a Half Board basis.

After breakfast, begin your journey back towards the Cape Winelands, travelling along scenic sections of the Garden Route before continuing to Franschhoek. This elegant heritage town is surrounded by beautiful mountains and vineyards and is renowned as one of South Africa’s leading food and wine destinations. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing, exploring the town and enjoying its world-class winelands and fine dining experiences. Overnight on a B&B basis.

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Franschhoek before heading back towards Cape Town. Along the way, visit Muizenberg Beach and the beautiful Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. Depending on your preference, enjoy a short guided hike on Kloof Corner Trail and take in the spectacular views, particularly around sunset. Alternatively, spend the evening at the V&A Waterfront for some final shopping and dining before your last night in Cape Town. Overnight on a B&B basis.

Enjoy your final morning in South Africa before being transferred to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) for your onward international flight. This marks the end of your 10-day South Africa tour covering Cape Town, the Garden Route and Franschhoek.