The Talisman Tour
3rd Test Cape Town

  Mon 28 Dec – Sat 09 Jan (13 Days)
 

Plus options to extend to the Garden Route, a luxury wildlife safari &/or Victoria Falls

 

Enjoy Christmas at home before heading to Cape Town for a wonderful holiday based in this superb city. Revel in the sights, coast line and restaurants. Have a memorable New Year’s Eve on the V&A waterfront and be there for the 3rd Test at Newlands. Following the cricket, you may choose to extend your tour to visit the famous Garden Route, take in a luxury wildlife safari &/or visit the awesome Victoria Falls in Zambia.

 
Tour Prices
(per person)
Double/Twin
Single
Premium Economy Upgrade
Upper Class Upgrade
 
 
The Talisman Tour
£3,100
£3,950
£600
on request
 
 
Garden Route Option
£550
£650
N/A
N/A
 
 
Safari Option
£700
£900
N/A
N/A
 
 
Vic Falls Option
£1,200
£1,600
N/A
N/A
 

 

  TOUR ITINERARY

 
           
  Mon 28 Dec     Evening departure from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways  
           
  Tue 29 Dec     Following our mid morning arrival into Cape Town, we will be transferred by coach to Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays, which is situated just outside the V&A Waterfront. Remainder of day at leisure. This evening, join us for our ‘Welcome’ cocktail party, where you will have the opportunity to get to know the rest of the group  
           
  Wed 30 Dec     Day tour to the wineries of Stellenbosch. Includes a visit to Franschoek, wine tastings and sumptuous lunch  
           
  Thu 31 Dec   NEW YEAR'S EVE
Full day tour to Cape Peninsular visiting Hout Bay, Duiker Island to see the seals, Cape Point, the Cape of Good Hope, and Boulders Beach to visit the African Penguins. Lunch included. This evening we join the New Year’s celebrations on the V&A Waterfront at the brilliantly located Quay 4 Restaurant for a 5 course dinner, drinks, a live band and midnight fireworks to welcome in the New Year!
 
           
  Fri 01 Jan     Enjoy a day at leisure to recover from last night’s festivities  
           
  Sat 02 Jan     Join us for an exhilarating, early morning cable car ride to the top of Table Mountain for spectacular views over the city. This afternoon, we will take a boat trip out to fascinating Robben Island, Nelson Mandela’s former prison home  
           
  Sun 03 –
Thu 07 Jan
  3rd Test, Newlands, Cape Town
Newlands is the Lord’s of South Africa. Incredibly picturesque and well attended, the New Year’s Test is an event not to be missed! And with generally brilliant weather and a pitch offering something for everyone, a result is almost guaranteed. Daily coach transfers included
 
           
  Mon 04 Jan     Cricket Cocktail Party this evening, featuring a famous cricket personality  
           
  Thu 07 Jan     Join us this evening for our gala farewell dinner, including 3 courses and wine  
           
  Fri 08 Jan     Depart Cape Town on Virgin Atlantic or British Airways  
           
  Sat 09 Jan     Morning arrival into London Heathrow  
           
 

 Optional extensions: Fri 08 – Tue 12 Jan

 
 

Choose between one of the following three options, each of which will be escorted by one of our staff:

1. Coach tour from Cape Town, along the Garden Route
2. Luxury Wildlife Safari in Pilanesberg National Park, 2 hours from Jo’burg
3. Visit the truly awesome Victoria Falls, Zambia staying at the luxurious Royal Livingstone

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Mon 11 Jan
Transfer to Johannesburg to connect with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways to London Heathrow

Tue 12 Jan
Arrival at London Heathrow

 
           
           
 

 Further optional extensions: Mon 11 – Fri 15 Jan

 
 

Luxury Wildlife Safari in Pilanesberg National Park, 2 hours from Jo’burg

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Thu 14 Jan
Transfer to Johannesburg to connect with Virgin Atlantic or British Airways to London Heathrow

Fri 15 Jan
Arrival at London Heathrow

 
           
           

HOTEL

Westin Grand Cape Town Arabella Quays - 5 star Radisson Blu Hotel
Ideally located at the entrance to the historic Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, the hotel is within easy walking distance of Cape Town’s endless attractions, including a wide selection of restaurants, bars, nightlife, monuments, museums, shopping centres.

www.starwoodhotels.com/westin

 

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