The Itinerary
Daily: Private Departures
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Hemanus
Depart Cape Town via Elgin to Hermanus. Stop at the Old Harbour Museum which provided a rocky but safe shelter for the small fishing boats whose owners were drawn to Hermanus by the abundance and variety of fish. Visit The Old Harbour museum which is situated along the coastline, in the heart of Hermanus. The town originally developed around this harbour during the middle of the nineteenth century when plentiful fish and fresh water was found in the area. The Old Harbour building was declared a museum in 1972.
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Hemel-en-Aarde Wine Valley
Continue to the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and enjoy a wine tasting at one of the estates in the region that boast unique terroir driven wines. The Wine Route, along the R320, boasts more than just its vast array of wine farms., it is also famous for its uninterrupted views of the valley and is therefore the perfect escape from the bustle of city life. The experience will leave you feeling refreshed and content. It was once said that ''so high are the hills, which closely embrace the valley all around, that they seem to touch the sky and you cannot see anything but Heaven and Earth'' leading to the name 'Hemel-en-Aarde.'
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Harold Porter Botanical Gardens
Take a scenic drive to the town of Kleinmond for a visit to the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens. The garden is renowned for its waterfalls and amber pools. The high twisting coastal road leading from Cape Hangklip to Gordon's Bay is one of the most spectacular anywhere. Not only does this route offer wondrous vistas out to sea, across sweeping bays and vertically down into transparent sapphire shallows, it offers a perfect setting for the entrance to the Riviera of the Cape. After a day of scenic splendour, travel back towards Cape Town. Tour end with drop off at hotel.