South Africa | Cape Town Extension
 Colours of Cape Town |
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4 days / 3 nights
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Day 01 Arrive Cape Town
An A&K welcome to Cape Town and a private transfer to your hotel.
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 02 Cape Town
Today you will enjoy a half day tour of Cape Town. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain (weather permitting). The panoramic view of the sea and city from the summit is magnificent. Then begin your tour of historic Cape Town. Your first stop will be the Bo Kaap area for an exclusive, traditional Cape Malay tea in the home of Farieda Zainden (a unique Cape Town character) .Then take an easy walk through the tranquil Company Gardens (the remnants of the Dutch East India Company's fruit and vegetable gardens) with notable important buildings including the Houses of Parliament, the Tuynhuis ("Townhouse" or Cape Town's "White House"), National Art Gallery and National Library. From here journey to the Castle of Good Hope. Built between 1666 and 1679 by the Dutch East India Company, this pentagonal fortification replaced a small clay and timber fort, built in 1652 by Commander Jan van Riebeeck, founder of the maritime replenishment station at the Cape of Good Hope. The Castle Military Museum depicts the military history of the Cape, the Castle and Cape Regiments (B).
Victoria & Alfred Hotel
Day 03 Cape Town
This evening you will visit the Gold of Africa Museum. Set in one of the oldest colonial homes in South Africa, this museum was established to preserve the artistry of African goldsmithing and to inspire modern gold jewellery design. Thousands of years of legend, ritual and craftsmanship are displayed in the world's most comprehensive collection of artefacts from the gold-rich kingdoms of Africa. Enjoy a glass of wine or juice with real gold leaf 'sprinkles' on completion of your tour (B).
Victoria & Alfred Museum
Day 04 Depart Cape Town
Today you will have a private transfer back to the airport to connect with your onward flight (B).
