10 Days in Cape Town: A Journey of Adventure and Culture

A A

19 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Cape Town, South Africa. Explore stunning natural wonders, visit historical landmarks, and indulge in the finest wines. This itinerary is designed for solo travelers seeking an unforgettable experience.

Trip to Cape Town

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$50

$ 3

Scenic area at the Cape of Good Hope with commanding ocean views & a climb to an 1800s lighthouse.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$25

34 - 41 min

Directions

Sheltered public bay with a sandy beach & boardwalk, plus free-roaming colony of African penguins.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

31 - 38 min

Directions

Museum specializing in 20th- & 21st-century South African visual art, with a restaurant & views.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

11 - 16 min

Directions

Long-running vineyard & high-end destination with a boutique hotel, spa, restaurants & golf course.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$13

Day 2

$57

$ 3

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

$19

36 - 44 min

Directions

Nature reserve encompassing the iconic mountain, a penguin colony, forest, beaches & walking trails.

11:30 AM - 3:30 PM

•

$31

34 - 41 min

Directions

Rising from the ocean, this scenic mountain features a winding, coastal road with dramatic views.

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

•

Day 3

$59

$ 3

Expansive, 17th-century, colonial castle housing military & historical art museums.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$15

11 - 14 min

Directions

Modern indoor aquarium & conservation center offering close encounters with sharks & penguins.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$19

24 - 29 min

Directions

Flat-topped hill with Table Mountain, Cape Town & ocean views, also site of the historic Noon Gun.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

•

Free

Historical landmark known for housing political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, now with a museum.

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$25

Day 4

$42

$ 4

Replica surgery rooms depicting the world's first heart transplant, performed here in 1967.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

•

$10

13 - 16 min

Directions

Ornate monument to diamond magnate Cecil Rhodes, offering stunning mountaintop views & a restaurant.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

•

11 - 14 min

Directions

Hillside garden & nature reserve with rare plant species, walking trails & mountain views.

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$13

17 - 21 min

Directions

Winery founded in 1685 featuring cellar tours, wine tastings, 2 restaurants & historical museums.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$13

Day 5

$32

$ 3

Nature reserve including the Jonkershoek Mountains, with hiking, biking, waterfalls & swimming.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

•

32 - 39 min

Directions

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

•

$13

23 - 28 min

Directions

Preservation center for cheetahs & other predators, with education programs & animal encounters.

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

•

$13

Day 6

$50

$ 4

Sophisticated winery in a tranquil setting offering wine-drive safaris & cellars around a courtyard.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

23 - 28 min

Directions

Vineyard eatery offering creative modern cooking, plus tasting menus and wine pairings.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$13

15 - 18 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$13

38 - 46 min

Directions

Renowned wine estate with sunset vineyard or cellar tours, themed gardens and upscale restaurant.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$13

Day 7

$50

$ 4

Tours & tastings include gourmet picnics & wine safaris by 4x4 at this sprawling hillside vineyard.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

34 - 41 min

Directions

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

$13

32 - 39 min

Directions

Daily changing modern South African menu in chic, wine estate setting with patio and mountain views.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$13

62 - 75 min

Directions

Cellar tours & tasting at an eco-friendly vineyard & restaurant offering views of Table Mountain.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$13

Day 8

$44

$ 4

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

26 - 32 min

Directions

Hilly haven for birds & tortoises, known for nature walks, trail running & views of Cape Town.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

37 - 45 min

Directions

A fine-dining restaurant with wine pairings & estate views, plus tastings, farm tours & a shop.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

$13

34 - 41 min

Directions

Winery in operation since 1714 producing cool-climate varietals, with a tasting room & restaurants.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

•

$13

Day 9

$29

$ 5

Sleek wine farm with tastings & an upscale restaurant, plus sweeping views of vines & peaks.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

$13

39 - 47 min

Directions

The oldest, easiest & most direct route to the summit of Table Mountains & its famous views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

•

Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Popular, screw-top hiking trail boasting panoramic views of the city alongside coastal views.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

•

Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Exhibits highlighting the lifestyle & cultural contributions of 19th-century Muslims.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

•

7 - 9 min

Directions

Museum tracing the 1970s forced clearance of 60,000 residents & demolition of homes under apartheid.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

•

$10

Day 10

$45

$ 3

Boasting panoramic views of the city, this landmark mountain offers hiking trails & historic graves.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

•

Free

11 - 14 min

Directions

Polished venue presenting artifacts & displays documenting Judaism & Jewish life in South Africa.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

•

$10

3 - 4 min

Directions

South Africa's top international art collection, with South African, African & European works.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

•

$10

7 - 10 min

Directions

Historic building with exhibits on South African slavery, ceramics, silverware & ancient Egypt.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

•

8 - 10 min

Directions

Innovative exhibits & installations by African artists showcased in a redesigned grain silo.

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

•

$19

Budget breakdown: $484 In total

Activities & Food:$455

Transport:$29