Historic Hotels of Cape Town & the Winelands
Exploration and relaxation in two historic properties dating back over 200 years in Cape Town and at Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands and visiting the ‘Cape of Good Hope’
9 nights including sightseeing from £995
The Dutch were the first Europeans to settle and establish beautiful wine growing estates in the Cape hinterland with elegant manor houses. It is indeed a pleasure to spend a few days in this region of vineyards and orchards sheltered by mountains. The British built impressive public buildings in Cape Town, whose harbour district has been converted to an attractive and atmospheric leisure complex, the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. The temperate climate and fertile soils provide ideal growing conditions for many varieties of flowering plants, on which feed a diverse array of colourful bird species. Unusual animal species include the dassie on Table Mountain, an endearing guinea-pig-like rock dweller, and the penguins and seals of the Cape Peninsula.
As well as exploring in a small group the historic and natural beauty of the Western Cape, this itinerary allows time for relaxation and appreciation of two fine, historic hotels.
