How to spend 7 days in Cape Town

🌍 7 Days in Cape Town – Itinerary Guide 🗓️ Day 1: Arrival + V&A Waterfront • Morning: Arrive at Cape Town International Airport; check in to your hotel (preferably in the City Bowl or Green Point). • Afternoon: Stroll through the V&A Waterfront — shops, restaurants, and ocean views. • Evening: Dine at Baia Seafood or Willoughby & Co.; enjoy live music by the harbor. 🗓️ Day 2: Table Mountain + City Tour • Morning: Take the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway early (weather-dependent); hike around the summit. • Afternoon: Visit Bo-Kaap (colorful houses, Cape Malay heritage) and District Six Museum. • Evening: Sunset drinks at The Silo Rooftop Bar or Camps Bay. 🗓️ Day 3: Cape Peninsula Road Trip • All day: Rent a car or take a guided tour. • Drive along Chapman’s Peak Drive. • Visit Hout Bay, Boulders Beach (see the penguins), and Cape Point Nature Reserve. • Evening: Return via Simon’s Town and have a seafood dinner by the coast. 🗓️ Day 4: Robben Island + City Exploration • Morning: Ferry to Robben Island (book in advance); tour Mandela’s former prison. • Afternoon: Explore Company’s Garden, Iziko South African Museum, and St. George’s Cathedral. • Evening: Dinner at Gold Restaurant with a 14-dish African tasting menu and live drumming. 🗓️ Day 5: Winelands Day Trip (Stellenbosch & Franschhoek) • All day: Join a wine tour or drive to: • Stellenbosch for award-winning wine estates like Spier or Delaire Graff. • Franschhoek for the Wine Tram and gourmet lunch. • Evening: Return to Cape Town; relax at your hotel. 🗓️ Day 6: Kirstenbosch + Constantia • Morning: Visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens – don’t miss the Boomslang Canopy Walkway. • Afternoon: Head to Constantia wine region for tastings at Groot Constantia or Beau Constantia. • Evening: Dinner at Foxcroft or Chef’s Warehouse (Constantia branch). 🗓️ Day 7: Leisure + Local Markets • Morning: Enjoy a beach walk at Camps Bay or Clifton Beach. • Midday: Browse Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill (Saturdays) or Oranjezicht City Farm Market (weekends). • Afternoon: Last-minute shopping or spa treatment. • Evening: Farewell dinner with a view at The Pot Luck Club or Twelve Apostles Hotel. ⸻ 💡 Travel Tips • Transport: Uber is safe and affordable; rent a car for Peninsula or Winelands days. • Safety: Stick to well-populated areas; avoid walking alone at night. • Weather: Summer (Nov–Mar) is warm; bring layers for windy days. • Booking: Table Mountain, Robben Island, and wine tours should be booked in advance#travel #couplestrip #staycation #beachlife