Gardens Tour
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- Visit gardens timed for peak spring flowering, some captivating private jewels, some public showcases, such as Kirstenbosch – one of the world’s Magnificent Seven and Harold Porter coastal botanical garden, some featured in the BBC series Around the World in 80 Gardens such as Brenthurst, others exciting newcomers like Babylonstoren.
- Meet luminaries and locals, hearing from ‘green’ champions about sustainability successes, environmental challenges and collaborations between the wine industry and the conservation sector.
- Discover unexpected botanical gems in hand picked places. Delight in secluded spots, less travelled roads and spring-filled abundance.
- In the Cradle of Humankind celebrate unequalled fossil finds in this World Heritage Site, alongside acres of landscaped and art-filled garden in Nirox Sculpture Park, a cultural hub that’s a ”union of art, nature and human resolve”.
- Stay in stylish hotels – three are Relais & Châteaux, savouring a variety of exciting flavours and sampling award-winning wines.
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- Accommodation on a double occupancy basis
- Internal flight to Johannesburg & airport taxes
- Meet & greet airport collection & hotel transfer
- Transport in luxury, air-conditioned coaches
- All entry fees, porters’ tips & drivers’ gratuities
- Services of all guest speakers & tour leader
- Meals with wine & soft drinks: 9 lunches, 6 dinners
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On arriving at Cape Town, you’ll be met at the airport and transferred to a haven of tranquillity nestling in the Constantia Valley, The Cellars-Hohenort where you can relax and unwind.
Get together for tea and a garden walkabout with the resident horticulturalist, before dinner with informative guests in one of the country’s top rated restaurants.
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Following a leisurely breakfast, airport transfers are arranged to suit your home bound flight or onward safari connection where you discover the magic and mystery of Africa.
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They really knew what, where, when, who and how to make it all come together magically. A must for garden lovers, and those who did not even know they liked gardens!...
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In Cape Town at The Cellars-Hohenort, a tranquil 5-star haven and Relais & Châteaux member nestling in the legendary Constantia valley, for 4 nights.
In the Winelands at The Protea Franschhoek, a 4-star hotel nestling in the centre of this picturesque village & perfect for independent exploration, with mountain and vineyard views, for 2 nights.
In Hermanus at The Marine, another 5-star R&C establishment perched on the craggy cliffs overlooking the marine sanctuary of Walker Bay, for 1 night.
In Johannesburg at The Winston, a 5-star Condé Nast Hotlist urban retreat in the exclusive leafy suburb of Melrose, where comfort and security are a top priority and colonial blends with contemporary, for your last 3 nights.
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If Days Prior to tour is 56 – 70, then Cancellation Fee Per Person is 25% of tour price
If Days Prior to tour is 31 – 55, then Cancellation Fee Per Person is 50% of tour price
If Days Prior to tour is 0 – 30, then Cancellation Fee Per Person is 100% of tour price
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