3rd Test-only Tour – England Summer Tour to South Africa

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed match tickets for the third Test
  • 7 nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
  • All flights and all transfers (Premium Economy and Business Class upgrade on request)

Highlights

  • Dedicated Tour Manager
  • Gullivers Merchandise
  • Welcome Drinks Event on Arrival Day
  • Half Day Tour to Table Mountain
  • Full Day Cape Point Tour
  • Full Day Winelands Tour

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At a glance

Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Depart London

    Make your way to London Heathrow to check in for your flight to Cape Town.

    London Heathrow to Cape Town

    Departs: 
    21:30
    Arrives: 
    10:00 (next day)
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 2

    Arrive Cape Town

    Arrive into Cape Town. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel, the Southern Sun Cape Sun

    Southern Sun Cape Sun

    Check in for 7 nights at the Southern Sun Cape Sun on a bed and breakfast basis.

  • Day 3

    Cape Town - City Tour/Table Mountain

    Today the group will embark on a tour of the city, as well as the infamous Table Mountain. 

    No visit to Cape Town is complete without a half day tour of the mother city itself. After departing the hotel we head for Table Mountain. Enjoy the crisp air and clear visibility as you reach the summit. Our guide will point out the highlights of one of the world’s most famous views, and one of New 7 Wonders of Nature.

    After the descent we enjoy a scenic coastal drive through Camps Bay, Clifton and Sea Point. We drive past the Cape Town Stadium and through the V&A Waterfront to the city centre where we visit Green Market Square. We stretch our legs with a walk through the Company Gardens.

    The tour continues with a drive past the Houses of Parliament, the City Hall, The Castle and Slave Lodge, before entering the "Bo Kaap", also known as the Malay quarter. Learn about the history of this area of brightly painted houses and quaint cobbled streets. 

    Cape Town City Tour including Table Mountain

  • Day 4

    Cape Town - Full Day Winelands Tour

    Today we head north to Paarl. Our first stop this morning is at Anura Wine Estate for a cellar tour followed by a cheese and wine tasting.

    We make our way to Franschhoek with a photo stop at the Groot Drakenstein Prison where Nelson Mandela was released in Feb 1990. The village of Franschhoek nestled amongst the mountains, can easily be mistaken as being in Switzerland. After a short tour of the little town, a second wine tasting will take place in Franschhoek, followed by a lunch stop (optional – own account), and maybe a chance to try some of the fresh trout that Franschhoek is known for.

    After lunch the tour continues over the Hells Hoogte Mountain Pass to Stellenbosch. It is easy to understand why Simon van der Stel decided to settle a village amongst the mountains. The backdrop of the Hottentots Holland Mountains, the white gabled Cape Dutch homesteads and the oak lined streets and lanes all blend in to give this place a charm that will not be forgotten.

    We return to Cape Town with amazing photos and fond memories.

    Full Day Winelands Tour

  • Day 5

    Cape Town - Full Day Cape Point Tour

    Our journey to Cape Point takes us along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road. We pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with their soft white sand and assure blue water. The formidable 12 Apostles Peaks rise above the road on one side, while sheer cliffs and incredible rock formations drop into the icy Atlantic Ocean on the other side. There is no doubt the coast of the Cape peninsula offers magnificent scenery with its great biodiversity.

    We arrive at the quaint fishing village of Hout Bay with its imposing Sentinel. Visit Seal Island or shop for souvenirs at the craft market at the harbor.

    Our tour continues over Chapman’s Peak which offers amazing photo opportunities, and onto the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve. This area is home to magnificent ‘fynbos’, many different species of buck and birds, the Cape Mountain Zebra, and mischievous baboons. These creatures entertain guests enjoying lunch at the restaurant which has splendid views of False Bay. Take the funicular to the lighthouse for an even better vantage point.

    We visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins before arriving at the naval base of Simonstown, and then we venture inland to our last stop of the day at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. With the sun setting over the tall peaks of Table Mountain the last rays sparkle on the trees and flowers, and offer a fitting end to a day filled with all the Cape has to offer.

    Full Day Cape Point Tour

  • Day 6

    Day at Leisure

    Day at leisure in Cape Town.

    Perhaps spend a relaxing day at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.  Prince Alfred, second son of Queen Victoria, visited the Cape Colony harbour in 1860. He made a big splash with the colonials on this first-ever visit by a member of the Royal Family. The first basin of the new Navy Yard was named after him and the second after his mother.

    These days the area houses over 450 retail outlets, including curio shops and many restaurants. The V&A Waterfront is also still a working harbour and fishing boats bring in fresh fish, and larger container ships are towed in by tugboats. A day can be spent strolling around, picking up souvenirs and indulging in a spot of lunch.

  • Day 7

    Match Day - 3rd Test

    The Final Test! Coach transfers will take you to the stadium and back. Exact timings for the day will be set once the kick off time is confirmed.

    South Africa v England

    Kick off: 
    TBC
  • Day 8

    Day at Leisure

    Enjoy a final day at leisure in Cape Town.

  • Day 9

    Departure Day

    After checking out of the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.

    Cape Town to London Heathrow

    Departs: 
    19:30
    Arrives: 
    06:30
    Airline: 
    British Airways
  • Day 10

    Arrive London Heathrow

    Arrive London Heathrow and make your own onward travel arrangements.

Tickets

3rd Test - Cape Town

South Africa v England

Exact ticket location is TBC.

Venue: 
DHL Newlands Stadium
Capacity: 
51,900

Accommodation

Southern Sun Cape Sun, Cape Town

Located in the heart of Cape Town, this breathtaking hotel sits minutes from The Heart of Cape Town Museum, Robben Island and Clifton Beach. This 15 storey hotel boasts a spa centre and indoor swimming pool - as well as the Stylish Le Bar to have a relaxing drink in the evening.

Features: 

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Camelot Spa
  • Riempies Restaurant

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Excellent location to explore Cape Town