Cape Town Between Sea and Sky

Welcome to South Africa.

Upon arrival at Cape Town International Airport, meet your English-speaking driver who will transfer you to Radisson Red Hotel, V&A Waterfront.

The first hotel of its kind, focused on art, fashion, and music to bring people together, the Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront offers a unique living experience in the Silo District and features a rooftop sundeck and sea view. In the common areas, you can enjoy temporary art exhibitions and live music performances. Rooms are available from 14:00.

OUIBar + KTCHN reflects the spirit of this bold hotel – sustainable ingredients and unpretentious "street food" menus.

At 18:00, meet the resident Opentourafrica assistant, with a certified guide license, and the rest of the group for an informative briefing on the excursions and experiences in the coming days. Our assistant will be with you every evening at dinner and will be at your complete disposal for any additional information regarding the next day's program. An EXCLUSIVE Opentourafrica service.

2-course dinner at OUIbar & KTCHN restaurant located inside the hotel.

Overnight at Radisson Red in a standard room with breakfast included.

In the morning after breakfast, meet the Italian guide and depart at 08:00 for the full-day tour of Cape Riviera & the Cape whales. Lunch included (drinks excluded). The following entrances are included: Harbour Museum and wine tasting. Scheduled group excursion.

Departure from Cape Town via Elgin, towards Hermanus. Stop at the Old Harbour Museum, which provided a rocky but safe shelter for small fishing boats, whose owners were attracted to Hermanus by the abundance and variety of fish. The Old Harbour was declared a "Museum" in 1972.

The journey continues to the beautiful valley of Hemel-en-Aarde. The vineyard hills of Hemel en Aarde offer a charming landscape at the foot of the Overberg Mountains. This area is renowned for its high-quality vineyards, including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. The region’s wineries welcome visitors for tastings of award-winning wines and offer panoramic views over the Indian Ocean coast. Hemel en Aarde is a must-visit destination for wine lovers and those who enjoy spectacular scenery.

Here, a wine tasting is scheduled at one of the estates of the region boasting unique wines. The coastal highway leading from Cape Hangklip to Gordon’s Bay is one of the most spectacular ever. This itinerary not only offers wonderful sea views, across wide bays and vertically into transparent sapphire depths, but also provides a perfect backdrop to the "Cape Riviera." After a day of scenic marvel, return to Cape Town via the N2 highway.

The tour ends with return to the hotel at around 17:30. At 19:00 meet the Italian guide and stroll through the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront for dinner at Sevruga Seafood.

A menu of seafood and grilled dishes, with Asian fusion flavors at the core, accompanied by summer cocktails and fresh wines. (Drinks excluded)

Overnight at Radisson Red in a standard room with breakfast included.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure between 08:00 and 08:30 for a full-day tour to Cape Point with an Italian-speaking guide and lunch (drinks excluded). The following admissions are included:

• Cruise to Seal Island
• Cape Point Nature Reserve
• Flying Dutchman funicular
• Penguins at Boulders Beach

Scheduled group excursion.The journey begins along the enchanting Atlantic Seaboard, where the waters embrace the land in a loving dance. You drive through enchanting places like Sea Point, Clifton, and Camps Bay, where the waves crash on the golden shore. Arriving at Hout Bay, a charming village with majestic mountains embracing the coast, you embark for Seal Island (weather and sea conditions permitting), where the seals dance on the waves and their curious eyes watch us from the horizon.

Continue through the steep paths of Chapman's Peak, a masterpiece of nature carved into the rock with views over turquoise waters vanishing into the horizon. A stop at Noordhoek Beach offers a moment of contemplation and photos to remember this wonderful place.

The journey continues south, passing through the quiet villages of Kommetjie and Scarborough, where time seems to slow down. From here you reach Cape Point Ostrich Farm, a green land dotted with golden feathers, where you can admire ostriches dancing to the rhythm of the wind. These splendid birds symbolize freedom and wild elegance.

Continue to the Cape of Good Hope, a mythical place said to embrace the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Here, the land stretches toward infinity, while the waves crash on the coast with majestic power.

After exploring the Cape of Good Hope, depart for historic Simon's Town for lunch at Seaforth Restaurant. The day ends with a visit to a large penguin colony on beautiful Boulders Beach, home to a growing colony of vulnerable African penguins. Wooden walkways allow observation of the penguins in their natural habitat.

The tour ends with return to the hotel at around 17:30.

At 19:00 meet the Italian-speaking guide for a festive Cape Malay dinner at SPYCED restaurant.

SPYCED is a brand new Cape Malay restaurant located in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront. It celebrates the discovery of the spice route around the Cape and pays tribute to Cape Malay culture and cuisine. Discover the fusion of flavors that shaped the history of the spice route, where East meets West in an irresistible blend of Cape Malay cuisine.

The fixed Cape Malay menu offers a variety of served starters, shared main courses, and served desserts, accompanied by light jazz and live Ghoema Malay music.

Overnight at Radisson Red in a standard room with breakfast included.

Breakfast at the hotel and departure between 08:00 and 08:30 for a full day group city tour with an Italian guide. Scheduled group excursion.

The visit includes Kirstenbosch Gardens and Table Mountain (weather permitting – ticket excluded). Lunch and entrances to Kirstenbosch Gardens and Slave Lodge included. Drinks excluded.

The tour begins with a visit to the famous Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens. The garden includes five of South Africa’s six different biomes and is world-renowned for the beauty and diversity of Cape flora and the magnificent setting against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

Next, continue to Table Mountain (weather permitting; the cost of the cableway is not included). You can enjoy panoramic views of the Mother City and the Atlantic Seaboard, with Robben Island lying sleepily in Table Bay harbor.

After visiting Table Mountain, you reach the city center. Walk through the Company Gardens, where you can admire squirrels and a variety of plants, creating a cheerful atmosphere to absorb some of the city's "vibes."

At the end of Wale Street in the garden is a monument created to commemorate the life and work of Desmond Tutu, affectionately called "The Arch" by South Africans, which stands as a tribute to the values of the South African Constitution. Arch for Arch was installed next to the old St. George's Cathedral, also known as the "People's Cathedral" for its role in resisting apartheid.

Visit the Slave Lodge, which explores the history of involuntary immigrants and their contribution to the richness and diversity of South African history. During the journey through the city, participants will sense the atmosphere of the cultural melting pot it represents.

The day concludes with a stop at Truth Café, a steampunk-inspired artistic café serving coffee hand-roasted in an old cast iron drum, followed by a visit to the famous V&A Waterfront.

Return to the hotel is expected at 17:00.

Meet the Italian guide at the hotel and transfer to the Gold Restaurant. This transfer is done with the restaurant's shuttle and can take place between 17:45 and 18:15.

Participation in a music session with African drums at 18:30, followed by a 14-course African food dinner with entertainment.

The GOLD Restaurant is a vibrant pan-African experience offering a Cape Malay and African menu, along with live shows and drumming sessions. From an old warehouse transformed into a modern events venue, GOLD offers visitors a sophisticated African experience. Enjoy an award-winning 14-dish tasting menu inspired by ingredients and dishes from all over the African continent. Let yourself be captivated by live dance and singing to the rhythmic beat of djembe African drums. Feel part of their tribal community with some optional pre-dinner drumming under the guidance of an expert facilitator.

Return to the hotel at around 21:30.

Overnight at Radisson Red in a standard room with breakfast included.

After breakfast, meet the English-speaking driver who will transfer you to Cape Town International Airport in good time for your flight.

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