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Spectacular South Africa

Air-Land Inclusive Getaway Tour 17 days

From Canada

From the US

Toronto

from $4639

New York

 from $4399

Montreal

from $4639

Chicago

from $4519

Calgary

from $5019

Los Angeles

from $4629

Vancouver

from $5019

Your city if you live in Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Atlanta, Detroit, Denver, Houston, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Phoenix special direct departures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience the splendor of South Africa in the company of an enthusiastic SATOUR registered driver/guide whilst touring in well appointed vehicles. Enjoy the friendship and security of travelling with a locally escorted group. For South Africa, this is Goway’s most popular small group ideas.

 

Included Features:

·          International airfare with British Airways

·          Flights within South Africa

·          First class accommodation

·          Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

·          Comprehensive sightseeing with experienced drivers/guides

·          Taxes and entrance fees

·          Transfers and baggage handling

INCLUSIVE ITINERARY

Day 1. & 2.Depart North America. Fly from your home city to London on British Airways direct overnight flight to connect with the British Airways overnight flight to Cape Town.

Day 3. Arrive Cape Town. You'll be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city and famous waterfront.
Protea Hotel President (3 nights)

Day 4. Cape Winelands. Journey into the beauty and tranquility that is the Cape Winelands. Sip some of South Africa’s finest wines at two well known estates in Paarl and Stellenbosch. A visit to the Huguenot Memorial provides a historical perspective. B

Day 5. Cape Peninsula. A full day's touring of the ruggedly beautiful Cape Peninsula. We stop at the fishing village of Hout Bay, where you can opt to take a cruise (own expense) to Seal Island. Continue along the coastline to Boulders Beach for close encounters with another of the Cape's adorable creatures – penguins. We drive through the quaint village of Simon’s Town on our way back to Cape Town. B

Day 6. Cape Town to Oudtshoorn. Travelling via “ Route 62” (South Africa’s version of Route 66) we arrive at Oudtshoorn, the “Feather Capital of the World” thanks to its huge ostrich industry. From there we go underground to the Cango Caves, one of South Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Queens Hotel B

Day 7. Oudtshoorn to Knysna. Enjoy a tour of an ostrich farm, and then drive via the spectacular Outeniqua Pass to the town of George. We get from there to Knysna in the best possible way – on board the nostalgic steam train, the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe. Note the train does not operate 01 May – 31 August. At leisure in Knysna.
Knysna Log Inn (2 nights) BD

Day 8. Knysna. Cruise on the vast Knysna lagoon and visit the Featherbed Nature Reserve. Enjoy an amazing view of the imposing sandstone “ Heads” which guard the sea entrance to Knysna’s huge tidal lagoon, and the forests, marshes and pristine beaches surrounding it. BL

Day 9. Port Elizabeth to Durban. Travel to Port Elizabeth via the indigenous Tsisikamma Forest for a mid-afternoon flight to Durban. Protea Edward Hotel B

Day 10. Zululand. Travel to the Kingdom of the Zulu’s via the lush north coast of KwaZulu-Natal. First stop is a vibrant cultural village. Thrill to the sight of Zulu dancers performing their ancient high-kicking routines to the beat of the drums; sample traditional Zulu beer and watch women craft clay pots and intricate beadwork.
Elephant Lake Hotel or Lugogo Sun BL

Day 11. Swaziland. The day begins with a motor launch cruise amid the breathtaking wilderness of Lake St Lucia, a World Heritage Site. Back on dry land we drive into the tiny kingdom of Swaziland, where we enjoy a visit to the Swazi Candle Factory.
Ezulwini Sun or Wgogo Sun BLD

Day 12. Kruger National Park. We enter the vast Kruger National Park through its southern most gate and head north to our camp in time for a welcome sundowner in the African bush.
Kruger Pretoriuskop Rest Camp (2 nights) BD

Day 13. Kruger National Park. A full day safari. We set off before breakfast in open safari vehicles in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard, and all manner of wondrous wildlife, birds and plants besides. B

Day 14. The Lowveld and Panorama Route. Explore living history in the form of Pilgrim’s Rest, the old mining village where gold was first discovered; gasp at the glory that is God’s Window, a boundless view of forested mountains and fertile plains, and view the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, one of the natural wonders of Africa. The Royal Hotel BD

Day 15. Pretoria and Johannesburg. Travel to the world famous Premier Diamond Mines, which produced Africa’s biggest diamond, the Cullunan, from which the Great Star of Africa was cut to grace the scepter of the British Crown Jewels. We continue on to Johannesburg via Pretoria. Protea Hotel Wanderers BL

Day 16. Johannesburg to London. Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport in time for your overnight British Airways flight to London. B

Day 17. London to North America. Arrive London this morning and connect to your British Airways flight arriving the same day.

Call for many more packages like Explore Kruger National Park and the Cape Wineland


Other South Africa Tours

Base Rates Per Person
Air rates are from the Washington airport

Call 800-698-6881 to book your tour

Departure Date Tour Rate – Twin Tour and Air Rate

2008 season
 

$2199 From $3899  
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above

 


We partner with YA'LLA TOURS for many North Africa, East Mediterranean and Middle East destinations.

Classical Turkey
8Nights/9 Days
3 nights in Kusadasi, 1 night in Canakkale
and 4 nights in Istanbul

Arrive any Thursday or Friday

DAY 1 - KUSADASI
Upon arrival at Izmir airport, you will be met by a Ya'lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 2 - KUSADASI
After breakfast, drive to Sardis, the ancient capital of the state of Lydia, where gold and silver coins were first minted. Sardis was very receptive to early Christian teachings and had a substantial community of believers by the first century A.D. Lunch en route. Then visit the Temple of Artemis, the stadium, the Roman theater and the ancient synagogue. Return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 – KUSADASI
After breakfast, depart for a full day tour of Ephesus. Ephesus is one of the most extensive and complete Greco-Roman cities in the world. It was one of the Seven Churches of the Revelation, and an ancient large port with a population of over 250,000. Walking through the marble streets, visitors can easily imagine the grandeur of this once great city, which was influential in the development of architecture, religion, economic systems and arts. St. Paul lived and preached in Ephesus. Lunch en route. After lunch, visit the archaeological museum of Selcuk, the Basilica of St. John, and the house of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last days. Return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 – CANAKKALE
In the morning, depart for Canakkale. En route, visit the Hellenistic city of Pergamum. Christianity reached the city very early and the church was praised for its forbearance during hard times. Here in Pergamum the first Christians were executed by Rome. Visit the stunning acropolis perched 1000 feet above the modern town of Bergama, including among its ruins the Alter of Zeus and the temples of Trajan and Dionysus. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, visit the Asklepion, the earliest health center of Asia Minor; and the Red Basilica, dedicated to the Egyptian gods, Serapis, Isis and Harpocrates.
Drive to Canakkale for dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, visit Troy, the legendary city-state of Homer's Iliad. The first excavations were made by German archaeologist Heinrich Schleimann in 1871 and revealed that Troy was not just a myth. See the excavations showing several layers of this civilization and the replica of the infamous Wooden Horse. Lunch en route. In the afternoon, take a ferry across the Dardanelles to Istanbul and your hotel for overnight.

DAY 6 – ISTANBUL
Visit the legendary Blue Mosque, named for the beautiful blue Iznik tiles that cover its walls. Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where chariot races were held.
Continue to St. Sophia, originally a Christian Basilica built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century, then converted to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. See the beautiful mosaics on display at the museum.
Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century for Suleiman the Magnificent; and Topkapi Palace, legendary residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Lunch en route.
Enjoy free time to explore the exhilarating bazaar of Istanbul.
Return to your hotel for overnight.

DAY 7 – ISTANBUL
Take a short cruise on the Marmara Sea to Buyukada, also known as Princess Island. See the traditional wooden houses and enjoy great panoramic views. Take a horse carriage through the narrow streets and past the summer homes of some of the most affluent Turks. Enjoy some great fish in a local restaurant.
Return to Istanbul for overnight.

DAY 8 – ISTANBUL
Visit the Egyptian Bazaar, used as the spice market since 1665. Next, board the ferry which crosses the Bosphorus, visiting both Europe and Asia, with stops en route to take photos of the natural beauty. Sites along the way include the 15th century Rumelihisar fortress, summer palaces and the unique wooden houses of the area. The cruise ends at the fishing village of Sariyer close to the Black Sea. Drive by coach via the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side to see the breathtaking view of Istanbul. Visit the Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with original furniture and magnificent gardens.
Lunch en route.
Return to Istanbul and your hotel for overnight.

DAY 9 –
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
 

8 Nights/9 Days
3 nights in Kusadasi, 1 night in Canakkale
and 4 nights in Istanbul

We guarantee to operate this tour with a minimum of two passengers.


TOUR INCLUDES:
• 8 nights of accommodations at the listed hotel of your choice with buffet breakfast daily.
• All private transfers to/from airports.
• 7 days of touring in an air-conditioned motor coach with a licensed, English-speaking guide.
• 7 lunches during touring.
• 4 dinners during touring.
• All entrance fees as per itinerary.
• Porterage at airports and hotels.
• Local and service taxes.

Price per person in USD, valid from:

 

BRONZE CATEGORY

SILVER CATEGORY

GOLD CATEGORY

In a double room

$1,295

$1,395

$1,555

In a single room

$1,595

$1,835

$2,135

In a triple room

$1,295

$1,395

$1,555

Bosphorus view supplement
PER ROOM

$125

$195

N/A

Aegean Sea view supplement
PER ROOM

N/A

$95

Included

 

BRONZE
CATEGORY

SILVER
CATEGORY

GOLD
CATEGORY

In a double room

$1,465

$1,645

$1,885

In a single room

$1,835

$2,225

$2,775

In a triple room

$1,465

$1,645

$1,885

Bosphorus view supplement
PER ROOM

$125

$195

N/A

Aegean Sea view supplement
PER ROOM

N/A

$95

Included


 

BRONZE
CATEGORY

SILVER
CATEGORY

GOLD
CATEGORY

In a double room
 

$1,445

$1,575

$1,695

In a single room
 

$1,795

$1,995

$2,335

In a triple room
 

$1,445

$1,575

$1,695

Bosphorus view supplement
PER ROOM
 

$125

$195

N/A

Aegean Sea view supplement
PER ROOM
 

N/A

$95

Included

Supplement for a private car, driver and guide:
$950 per person, based on a minimum of 2 passengers.
 

ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

HOTELS

 

BRONZE CATEGORY

SILVER CATEGORY

GOLD CATEGORY

Kusadasi

Pine Marina

Korumar
(garden view)

Korumar
(sea view)

Canakkale

Tusan

Tusan

Kolin

Istanbul

Pera Marmara

Point Hotel

Hyatt Regency - standard

Call 800-698-6881 for more information or to reserve your tour.


 

We also offer Nile cruises from other operators. Sample itinerary and land pricing only below:

7 nights / 8 Days

CAIRO & NILE CRUISE & ALEXANDRIA

Day 1: CAIRO

Depart for Cairo. Meet and greet with flowers on arrival and transfer to hotel Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 : CAIRO

After breakfast, drive to Giza to visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops ,which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion’s body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. Learn how paper was made in the ancient times with a visit to the Papyrus Institute. We will also have a chance to stop off at a Carpet Factory to see how the Egyptians weave their carpets ,back in cairo,we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to ASWAN including dinner. (BLD)

Day 3: ASWAN

After Breakfast, in the early morning and start a full day tour to the Granite Quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk (Same sight).Check in on board of the ship for lunch time.Afternoon, depart by felucca to visit Arround the Botanical garden at Kitchener Island and view of Agha Khan Mausoleum from outside .Return to the ship.Dinner and overnight on board.(BLD).

Day 4: ASWAN-KOM OMBO

After Breakfast,Early sail to Kom Ombo, arriving and depart on foot to visit temple.Return to the ship to sail to Edfu.(BLD)

Day 5: EDFU-LUXOR

Arrive Edfu in the early morning and depart by horse carriage to visit temple.Rejoin the ship to sail to Luxor via Esna lock. Dinner and overnight on board.(BLD)

Day 6: LUXOR-CAIRO

Cross the River Nile in the morning to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatchepsut temple ,and the Colossi of Memnon.Back to the ship for lunch time.Afternoon, visit of Karnak & Luxor temples.

Return to the ship..disembark,transfer by train to cairo by sleeping train .(BD)

Day 7: CAIRO

Meet by our represantative ,transfer direct to Alexandria by air-conditioned BUS . Arrival in ALexandria ,Visit Montazah gardens, Morsi Abu El Abas, Abu Darda Mosque and passing by Qait Bay's Fort. Lunch at local restaurant then transfer to cairo. ovenight and dinner(BL)

Day 8: CAIRO

EARLY BREAKFAST,TRANSFER FOR FINAL DEPARTURE .(B)

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Land only rates from $500 twin sharing

This rate including the following :

1-Accommodation in hotel in cairo on bed & breakfast basis, nile cruise on food & beverage basis.

2- Meet & assist at airport

3- All transfers by private air conditioned coach

4- Sightseeing as per as the above mentioned itinerary

5- All entrance fees.

6- English speaking guide (Other languages are available with extra Charge )

7- Fully escorted by our representative

This rate excluding the following :

1- Entry visa at Cairo airport 20 USD per person .

2- Tips .

3- Any optional tour .

4- Any other personal items.

5- Any additional expenses incurred due to any flight delay or cancellation, weather conditions, political closures, technical faults etc.

6- Any other service/s not specified above.

*All taxes, entrance fees, airfare etc are as on date. Any future hike will be charged extra.

*The above rates are valid for the given dates only.

*The above is only an offer and not confirmation of your bookings, which are subject to availability once the booking confirmed by you.

*Dependent upon sailing schedules, cruise may start from either Aswan or Luxor. Additionally, ESNA lock is closed twice-yearly usually in June and early December for maintenance. Cruises will then commence or end at ESNA. Content of tour will remain the same.

 

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