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9 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Discovery

Fredrik 4

Fredrik 4

28 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the vibrant city of Cape Town. Explore historical landmarks, soak up the sun on stunning beaches, and immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of this incredible destination.

Day 1Unveiling History at Robben Island and Iziko Slave Lodge
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$63

Robben Island
Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$50
Iziko Slave Lodge
Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$13
Day 2Art, Culture, and Panoramic Views
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$53

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$ 3

South African Jewish Museum
Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$20
3 - 4 min

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South African National Gallery
South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$20
12 - 18 min

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Iziko Bo-Kaap Museum
Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$13
15 - 18 min

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Signal Hill
Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
Day 3Beach Bliss and Contemporary Art
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$38

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$ 3

Camps Bay Beach
Busy beach with white sand, umbrella rentals, scenic mountain views & access to bars & restaurants.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa
Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$38
Day 4Diamonds, History, and Breathtaking Hikes
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$33

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$ 5

Cape Town Diamond Museum
This modern museum features exhibits exploring the science & history behind diamonds.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$13
11 - 14 min

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District Six Museum
Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$20
13 - 16 min

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Lion's Head Hiking
Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
Day 5Beach Hopping and Historic Landmarks
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$43

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$ 5

Clifton 4th
Ocean hot spot featuring white sand, clear waters, beach volleyball & a nearby bar & nightclub.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Castle of Good Hope
Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$30
19 - 23 min

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Rhodes Memorial
Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$13
Day 6Conquering Table Mountain's Majestic Peaks
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$50

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$ 3

Platteklip Gorge
The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
Cable car to mountain top with cabins holding up to 65 people & rotating floors for 360° views.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$50
Day 7Botanical Wonders and Penguin Encounters
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$38

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$ 3

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$25
47 - 57 min

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Boulders Beach
Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13
Day 8Exploring the Vast Table Mountain National Park
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$63

Table Mountain National Park
Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$63
Day 9Journey to the Cape of Good Hope and Nature's Serenity
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$50

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$ 3

Cape of Good Hope
Tip of the Cape Peninsula forming part of a protected wildlife reserve with picnic spots and walks.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
115 - 138 min

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Jonkershoek Nature Reserve
Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$13

Budget breakdown: $448 In total

Activities & Food:$428
Transport:$20