GOOD COOKS GOURMET TOUR
Day 1
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport you are met and welcomed
by Paradise Touring who will hand over your detailed itinerary, road
atlas and vouchers. Paradise Touring to assist you to the Avis rental
desk. Collect your Group B rental car, VW Polo Hatchback or similar
with aircon / manual transmission / radio/tape / power steering.
Welcome to Cape Town! Drive to Glen Avon Lodge in the beautiful suburb
of Constantia for your 3-night stay. (1 x double room) 4-course gourmet
dinner included in your first night's stay.
Glen Avon Lodge
...this tastefully furnished gabled Manor House of yesteryear, with
its breathtaking mountain views, is an exclusive getaway. A sincere
welcome by hosts David, Annette and Wendy Stringer, will ensure that
your every wish is catered for. Fine cuisine, provided by Wendy,a
cordon bleu chef, will ensure a unique dining experience.Glen Avon
Lodge situated in the heart of the Constantia winelands, is hosted
by the Stringer family and offers true Capetonian hospitality. The
lodge, Cape Dutch in architecture, is set amidst a charming garden
and has easy access to the M3 highway, linking Cape Town and the Victoria
and Alfred Waterfront to the Atlantic and Indian Ocean Seaboards.
Central to the Kirstenbosch Gardens, historical wine farms, a choice
of four close by golf courses and the finest restaurants, make Glen
Avon Lodge an exclusive getaway.
Basis: Dinner on the first night, Breakfast every morning.
Cape Town
Cape Town is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world.
Cradled by Table Mountain, it has immense charm and historical interest
whilst its unique cultural blend; part African, part European and
part Asian, makes for a cosmopolitan experience. Take the cable car
up Table Mountain, visit the colourful Malay quarter or meander through
the wonderful Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. Browse through the vibrant
Greenmarket Square, take a boat trip to Robben Island or simply relax
on one of the beaches. The Cape Peninsula offers one of the finest
coastal drives in Africa to the Cape of Good Hope. Here you might
see whales breeching just off the bay or quirky jackass penguins on
Boulder's Beach.
Day 4
Today you continue to the Winelands for your 2-night stay in Franschhoek,
the gourmet capital of South Africa. Stay at Rusthof Country House
(1 x deluxe room). Rusthof does not serve dinners. Choose one of the
world famous restaurants in Franschhoek (only minutes away from Rusthof)
for dinner. It is difficult to choose between all these superb restaurants
- we suggest Le Quartier Francais and Ruben's.
Rusthof Country House
Rusthof Country House is an exclusive guest house catering for twelve
guests at most. Rusthof is situated in the heart of the historic French
Huguenot valley of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital
of South Africa, and is surrounded by large oak trees and magnificent
mountains. Each of the spacious bedrooms has its own unique character,
with pure cotton bed linen, coffee and tea facilities and the most
luxurious interior décor. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms
with seperate bath and shower. They are fully air-conditioned and
have underfloor heating (even the bathrooms!).
Basis: Breakfast
The Winelands
The Cape Winelands lie less than an hour from Cape Town, an area of
exquisite beauty with rocky mountains overlooking green vineyards.
Oak avenues lead to elegant Cape Dutch wine estates and some of the
most charming towns and villages in South Africa. The main pleasure
of this region is the enjoyment of the good life: appreciating the
wine and the unique architecture; savouring long, lazy meals at one
of the many excellent restaurants or browsing in the craft studios
and art galleries.
Day 6
Check out, say your good-byes and continue to Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
in the northern Winelands for a unique experience. (1 x luxury room).
Your 2-night stay incl. a full country brunch each morning and 3-course
dinners, early morning teas, coffee and pastries, generous afternoon
tea; Morning and evening excursion - game drives, bird watching; Use
of mountain bikes, windsurfers, canoes and all other facilities.
Bartholomeus Klip Farmhouse
. . . a country retreat near to Cape Town and the winelands, surrounded
by open vistas of farmlands and fynbos. Chef Louise Gillett's adventurous
cooking gives the classics a fresh twist and, as well as her delicious
food, guests can enjoy all the farm has to offer - game drives, bicycle
rides, walks through the reserve, and fly-fishing on the dam.Bartholomeus
Klip is unique. There are only five bedrooms in this small hotel,
the original homestead on a large private estate which is both a working
wheat and sheep farm and a nature reserve with a spectacular mountain
backdrop. Special Features at Bartholomeus Klip: maximum of ten guests
at a time, exceptional food and wine, 16 000 acre private estate,
Game drives - over 500 head of game, Fynbos nature reserve, Farming
activities, Salt-water swimming pool, Windsurfing, boating and canoeing
on the huge dam, Walking and hiking in the reserve, Mountain biking,
Conservation projects, Birdwatching
Basis: Full board & Activities
Day 8
After your last breakfast at Bartholomeus Klip, continue to Agulhas,
situated at the most Southern tip of Africa. A 4-course gourmet dinner
included (1 x classic room).
Agulhas Country Lodge
...a charming blend of beauty, luxury and warm hospitality, perched on a hill of rare fynbos overlooking the meeting place of the Atlantic and Indian oceans.
The natural stone guest house offers a selection of well-appointed rooms furnished in elegant antiques. The country restaurant serves gourmet local cuisine, specializing in fresh fish caught daily on the Agulhas banks.
Basis: Dinner, Breakfast
Day 9
After a breakfast overlooking the ocean, check out and continue to Plettenberg Bay on the famous Garden Route. Stay at Lairds Lodge Country estate for the following 2 nights. (1 x standard room) A 4-course Gourmet Dinner included both nights.
Laird's
Lodge Country Estate
...this gracious Cape Dutch homestead offers spectacular mountain
views, wide open spaces, a
secluded swimming pool and walks on
the 24 acre estate. Alison and Murray offer an unrivalled warm, totally relaxed and
truly South African experience. Fine wines, intimate evenings
and fond memories are the hallmark of every stay.Laird's Lodge
is perfectly positioned between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. With
easy access to pristine beaches, world-class golf courses and
magnificent hiking trails including the world famous Robberg Nature
and Marine Reserve and the Tsitsikamma National Park. Experience
the whale and dolphin watching, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe, oyster
tasting, the Knysna Elephants and the renowned arts and crafts
route.
Basis: Dinner, Breakfast
Day 11
Continue to the Eastern Cape. En route you will have time to explore
the Tsitsikamma area, visit the Big Tree, cross the foot bridge
at the mouth of the Storms River and visit the spectacular Nature's
Valley. Overnight at La Provence Country House. 3-course gourmet
dinner included. (1 x garden room)
La Provence Country House
...relax and enjoy this country setting, unique to Port Elizabeth.
Acres of parklike gardens with panoramic views, glimpses of the
ocean, a large secluded pool, abundant birdlife and clear starlit
skies enhance the serenity of this Mediterranean-style home. Exceptional
guest service and superb contemporary styled cuisine are offered
by an enthusiastic team of staff and owners.
Basis: Dinner, Breakfast
Day 12
After a leisurely breakfast you check out and continue to Woodall
Country House and Spa for your 2-night stay and safari experience.
(1 x luxury room)Welcome drink on arrival, Sundowner Drive in
Addo Elephant Park including (transfer to Addo not included),
conservation fee, drink and snack. 3 course Gourmet Dinner.
Woodall Country House
...tucked
away on a peaceful citrus farm on the doorstep of Addo Elephant
Park and close to Shamwari and Schotia, this retreat offers five
star luxury and service. Stylish regional cuisine is served in the spacious Afro-chic dining
room with views of resident herons, cormorants and rare waterbirds.
Experience game at close quarters with highly experienced guides.
Basis: Dinner, Breakfast and game drive
Day 13
Woodall Game Drive to Addo National Elephant Park (8:30am - 1:00
pm) includes transfer, entrance fee, drinks and snacks, private
ranger and 4-5 hour drive in open Landcruiser, Sundowner Snacks,
Gourmet 6 course Dinner
Basis: Dinner, Breakfast and game drive
Day 14
After your last breakfast return to Port Elizabeth Airport, return
your car and board the flight to Johannesburg. Connect with your
flight back home.
Price from: R13 875.00 per person sharing
(valid Sep 2007 - Oct 2008)
The above Price Includes
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