4-Day Cape Town Explorer Tour – South Africa

By Travel Miles

Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Start & End Point: Cape Town, South Africa
Best For: First-time visitors, nature lovers, couples, photographers
Tour Type: Private or Group Tour
Available Year-Round

🧭 Tour Overview

Discover the stunning beauty, cultural charm, and coastal elegance of Cape Town — South Africa’s most iconic city. This 4-Day Cape Town Explorer Tour is perfect for travelers who want to combine Table Mountain adventures, wine tasting, and Cape Peninsula coastal drives into one unforgettable trip.

This well-balanced itinerary includes the best highlights: from the colorful Bo-Kaap streets to Cape Point, Boulders Beach penguins, and a ride on the world-famous Table Mountain Cableway.

📅 Itinerary Breakdown

🗓 Day 1: Arrival in Cape Town – City Orientation Tour

• Pickup from Cape Town International Airport

• Transfer to your hotel and short rest

• Afternoon orientation tour of the city

  • Visit the V&A Waterfront, Company’s Garden, and Bo-Kaap

  • Explore the local markets, historic buildings, and harbor views

• Dinner at a local restaurant (optional)

• Overnight in Cape Town

Accommodation: Signature Lux Hotel / The Commodore / Similar
Meal Plan: None

🗓 Day 2: Table Mountain & Robben Island

• Morning ride up Table Mountain (weather permitting) via cable car

  • Enjoy panoramic views over the city, ocean, and surrounding landscapes

• Visit the Castle of Good Hope and Greenmarket Square

• Afternoon ferry to Robben Island, the prison that once held Nelson Mandela

  • Guided by former prisoners – a powerful and inspiring experience

• Return to Cape Town in the evening

• Optional dinner at V&A Waterfront with sunset views

Meal Plan: Breakfast

🗓 Day 3: Full-Day Cape Peninsula Tour

• Full-day guided tour along the scenic Cape Peninsula

  • Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive – one of the world’s most scenic routes

  • Visit Cape Point Nature Reserve and walk to the lighthouse

  • See the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

  • Stop at Boulders Beach to see the African Penguin colony

  • Lunch in Simon’s Town or Hout Bay (optional)

• Return to your hotel in the late afternoon

• Free time or local cultural show (optional add-on)

Meal Plan: Breakfast

🗓 Day 4: Wine Tasting in Stellenbosch or Departure

• Optional half-day wine tasting tour in Stellenbosch or Franschhoek

  • Sample world-class South African wines in scenic vineyards

  • Visit wine cellars and learn about local production

• Return to Cape Town

• Airport transfer for departure or extend your stay

Meal Plan: Breakfast

✅ Package Includes

• Airport transfers

• 3 nights’ accommodation in Cape Town

• Guided city tours and all entrance fees (Table Mountain, Robben Island, Cape Point)

• Daily breakfast

• Comfortable transport in air-conditioned vehicle

• Wine tasting experience (if selected)

• Professional English-speaking guide

❌ Not Included

• International flights to/from Cape Town

• Visa fees (if required)

• Lunches and dinners

• Travel insurance

• Tips and personal expenses

🧳 What to Bring

• Valid passport

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Light jacket or sweater for evenings

• Sunglasses, sunscreen, and hat

• Camera or smartphone

• Reusable water bottle

💬 Why Choose Travel Miles?

• Cross-border Africa travel experts

• Licensed South African tour partners

• Personalized and flexible tour experiences

• Small group or private travel

• 24/7 support during your trip