Itinerary
A Week in Cape Town
Seven days, one base, no rushing. The trip for people who want to actually be in Cape Town rather than through it.
Why this route works
One hotel, one city, and a different direction each day. You lose the 'I saw everything' bragging rights and gain the version of the trip everyone actually enjoys.
Day 1
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Minimal
Arrive & the City Bowl
Land at CPT. Walk Bree Street and the Company's Garden. Eat well, sleep early.
Day 2
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Minimal
Table Mountain + the V&A
Table Mountain first thing if it's open — the cableway closes for wind. Afternoon at the V&A or [Kirstenbosch](/western-cape/kirstenbosch).
Day 3
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
~120 km
Cape Peninsula day
Hout Bay, Chapman's Peak, [Cape Point], [Boulders Beach](/western-cape/boulders-beach) penguins. The best single day-trip from the city.
Day 4
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
~1 hr each way
Winelands
[Stellenbosch](/western-cape/stellenbosch) or [Franschhoek](/western-cape/franschhoek). Two estates and a long lunch — not five tastings.
Day 5
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Local
Hike or surf
[Lion's Head](/western-cape/lions-head) at sunrise, or a surf lesson at [Muizenberg](/western-cape/muizenberg). Pick the one that sounds like your trip.
Day 6
Cape Town
Overnight: Cape Town
Local
Robben Island + Bo-Kaap
Book the morning ferry. Afternoon [Bo-Kaap](/western-cape/bo-kaap) walking tour and the food that comes with it.
Day 7
Airport
Depart
Last coffee on Bree. Fly out of CPT.
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