Day Tours
A full partners programme, showcasing the splendour and vibrancy of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, is available for the enjoyment of those travelling with the congress delegates or for delegates who have a free moment during the congress week.
We have ensured that the best of Stellenbosch and Cape Town is highlighted by the tours and you are given every opportunity to experience the amazing diversity they have to offer. The tours allow participants to truly connect with South African people, customs and life.
Monday, 9 July
Full Day Cape Town - Table Mountain and the Historic City Centre, 07:45 - 16:30
An early morning ascent of Table Mountain, the majestic sandstone bastion guarding over the "Mother
City" of South Africa will be followed by a motorized and walking tour of the historical center of
Cape Town. Amongst others, you will be able to view the Castle which is the oldest building in South
Africa, the Town Hall where Mr Nelson Mandela gave his first public speech after being released from
prison, the District 6 Museum, the Company Gardens and the Bo-Kaap which is often referred to as the
Malay Quarters of the city.
Please Note:
- If the ascent of Table Mountain is not possible due to poor weather conditions – a visit to nearby Signal Hill will be done as an alternative – including a little surprise!
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered tour
guide, all entrance fees.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R740 pp. Tour code: CAT/d3
Full Day Historical Cape Winelands, 08:30 - 17:00
The full day will be spent in the Cape Winelands, although the focus today is on the history of the area
rather than the wine. We will visit the Village Museum in Stellenbosch, the Huguenot Memorial and Museum
in Franschhoek as well as the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument and thatched-roof Church in Paarl. A
wine-tasting will be enjoyed at a selected wine cellar.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R520 pp. Tour code: CAT/d5
Morning Half Day Walking Tour, Bites and Sites of Stellenbosch, 10:00 - 12:30
(Included for Registered Accompanying Persons)
Tickle you taste buds as your experienced local guide leads you through the historic heart of Stellenbosch with
its splendid buildings and colourful characters. Enjoy delightful stories about the historic places we visit
and the people who once lived there as we stroll down the oak-lined streets with its beautiful architecture and
outdoor art. Sample biltong and droëwors from a small family-run butchery – you can't leave the country without
trying it!
We stop at a charming coffee shop for tea or coffee and enjoy some home-made cake. Our final stop is Oom Samie se Winkel, the oldest shop in town, for some of South Africa's favourite sweets.
Please Note:
- Menus and venues are subject to change without notice
- Please advise special dietary requirements in advance
Included: Guided walking tour of the old town centre, English-speaking registered tour
guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 15 people are required for this tour. Rate: R500 pp. Tour code: CAT/hd6
Tuesday, 10 July
Full Day Grand Tour of the Cape Peninsula, 07:45 - 17:00
We depart Stellenbosch and the day starts with a sea cruise from Hout Bay harbour to view the Cape fur seals
on Duiker Island. This is followed by a visit to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, as well
as a scenic round trip along some of the most dramatic coastline in the world. Lunch and a visit to the African
penguin colony at Boulders Beach near Simonstown are optional.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees (including the funicular at Cape Point).
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R635 pp. Tour code: CAT/d1
Full Day Tour of the Passes and the Sea, 08:15 - 16:00
Enjoy breathtaking views from Clarence Drive along the False Bay coast, which will bring you to Betty's Bay,
where you will visit the penguin colony at Stony Point and do a guided walk in the Harold Porter Botanical
Gardens. By lunch time you will reach Hermanus – the best land-based Whale viewing point in the world, according
to the WWF. Let's hope that the whales are early again in 2012 to give their spectacular shows in the water. En
route back to Stellenbosch we will negotiate both the Houw Hoek and Sir Lowry Passes. A stop will also be made
at a roadside farm stall for a close look at some of our local preserves.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R420 pp. Tour code: CAT/d2
Wednesday, 11 July
Full Day Cape Town - Table Mountain and the Historic City Centre, 07:45 - 16:30
An early morning ascent of Table Mountain, the majestic sandstone bastion guarding over the "Mother City" of South
Africa will be followed by a motorized and walking tour of the historical center of Cape Town. Amongst others,
you will be able to view the Castle which is the oldest building in South Africa, the Town Hall where Mr Nelson
Mandela gave his first public speech after being released from prison, the District 6 Museum, the Company Gardens
and the Bo-Kaap which is often referred to as the Malay Quarters of the city.
Please Note:
- If the ascent of Table Mountain is not possible due to poor weather conditions - a visit to nearby Signal Hill will be done as an alternative - including a little surprise!
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R740 pp. Tour code: CAT/d3
Full Day Wine Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, 08:30 - 17:00
The historic town of Stellenbosch is also known as the Heart of the Cape Winelands. Together with Paarl and
Franschhoek – each with its unique history and background – the three towns are home to the best wineries
and wines in South Africa. Your tour will include stops at three selected leading wine cellars. You will
also enjoy a guided cellar tour at one of the wineries and view selected historic sites during the day.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R520 pp. Tour code: CAT/d4
Half Day Chocolate and Wine Tasting, 09:30 – 12:00
(Included for Registered Accompanying Persons)
Visit a wine farm in Stellenbosch for Chocolate and Wine pairing which is a totally unique taste sensation.
Tickle your taste buds like never before. Experience the views, smells and taste of Stellenbosch.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 30 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R500 pp. Tour code: CAT/hd7
Thursday, 12 July
Full Day Grand Tour of the Cape Peninsula, 07:45 - 17:00
We depart Stellenbosch and the day starts with a sea cruise from Hout Bay harbour to view the Cape fur seals
on Duiker Island. This is followed by a visit to Cape Point and the Cape of Good Hope nature reserve, as well
as a scenic round trip along some of the most dramatic coastline in the world. Lunch and a visit to the African
penguin colony at Boulders Beach near Simonstown are optional.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees (including the funicular at Cape Point).
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R635 pp. Tour code: CAT/d1
Full Day Tour of the Passes and the Sea, 08:15 - 16:00
Enjoy breathtaking views from Clarence Drive along the False Bay coast, which will bring you to Betty's Bay,
where you will visit the penguin colony at Stony Point and do a guided walk in the Harold Porter Botanical Gardens.
By lunch time you will reach Hermanus – the best land-based Whale viewing point in the world, according to the
WWF. Let's hope that the whales are early again in 2012 to give their spectacular shows in the water. En route
back to Stellenbosch we will negotiate both the Houw Hoek and Sir Lowry Passes. A stop will also be made at a
roadside farm stall for a close look at some of our local preserves.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R420 pp. Tour code: CAT/d2
Full Day Historical Cape Winelands, 08:30 – 17:00
The full day will be spent in the Cape Winelands, although the focus today is on the history of the area rather
than the wine. We will visit the Village Museum in Stellenbosch, the Huguenot Memorial and Museum in Franschhoek
as well as the Afrikaans Language Museum and Monument and thatched-roof Church in Paarl. A wine-tasting will be
enjoyed at a selected wine cellar.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R520 pp. Tour code: CAT/d5
Friday, 13 July
Full Day Tour of the Passes and the Sea, 08:15 - 16:00
Enjoy breathtaking views from Clarence Drive along the False Bay coast, which will bring you to Betty's Bay,
where you will visit the penguin colony at Stony Point and do a guided walk in the Harold Porter Botanical
Gardens. By lunch time you will reach Hermanus – the best land-based Whale viewing point in the world,
according to the WWF. Let's hope that the whales are early again in 2012 to give their spectacular shows
in the water. En route back to Stellenbosch we will negotiate both the Houw Hoek and Sir Lowry Passes. A
stop will also be made at a roadside farm stall for a close look at some of our local preserves.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R420 pp. Tour code: CAT/d2
Full Day Wine Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, 08:30 – 17:00
The historic town of Stellenbosch (1679) is also known as the Heart of the Cape Winelands. Together with Paarl
(1684) and Franschhoek (1688) – each with its unique history and background – the three towns are home to the
best wineries and wines in South Africa. Your tour will include stops at three selected leading wine cellars.
You will also enjoy a guided cellar tour at one of the wineries and view selected historic sites during the day.
Included: Transport in an air-conditioned touring vehicle, English-speaking registered
tour guide, all entrance fees and tastings.
Excluded: Meals and beverages, any purchases of a personal nature and gratuities.
A minimum of 9 passengers are required for this tour. Rate: R520 pp. Tour code: CAT/d4
Adventure Shop will have a tour-desk at the WEHC 2012 for more information and bookings, but we do recommend pre-booking your tours before the congress. Adventure Shop have a wide variety of tours on offer which are not included in the programme above, so should you wish to engage in something different or more adventurous, please contact them:
Adventureshop Stellenbosch
36 Market Street, Stellenbosch, 7600
Tel: +27 21 882 8112/3, Fax: +27 21 882 8118
Email: info@adventureshop.co.za
Website: www.adventureshop.co.za
NOTES:
- All tours depart from the foyer of the Arts Building and return there at the end of the tour.
- All tours will operate with an English-speaking registered tourist guide. For other language options, please contact the tour suppliers in advance.
- Pre-payment for all tours is required.
- Late bookings will be possible at the tour desk during registration.
- Personalised itineraries can also be arranged on request.
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KEY DATES
Congress Opening Session
9 July 2012
Welcome Reception
9 July 2012
Book Launch
10 July 2012
Cultural Evening
11 July 2012
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