Cape Town has an incredible diversity of experiences to offer. Pristine beaches, excellent food and a culture of outdoor adventure. However for those who don’t have the luxury of a longer stay, this “Cape Town 3-day itinerary” offers a good highlights package of what the city has to offer. After living more than five months in Cape Town, These are the must to include in “Cape Town 3-day itinerary”.

The city center is the perfect place to start your “Cape Town 3-day itinerary”.
Day one is about taking in as much of the city as possible. Get an early start and wear comfortable walking shoes. Head to the V&A Waterfront to board Cape Town’s City Sightseeing Red Bus Tour. You can hop on and off as you like, and they’ll also stop right at the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway station. In fact Table mountain is the new 7 wonders of the world.

From Table Mountain, the bus will carry on to the stunning Atlantic Seaboard. The route passes some of Cape Town’s most photographed beaches and fantastic lunch spots, overlooking the ocean.

Back at the Waterfront, if time allows, you can take the ferry out to Robben Island. This is a place Nelson Mandela and other icons of the Struggle against apartheid were held as political prisoners. Allow for around 3,5 to 4 hours, including ferry trips and the guided tour of the island.

Rise and shine for the second day of “Cape Town 3-day itinerary”. Today is the day to explore Cape Town like a local and take a leisurely drive to the South Peninsula. Head to the charming seaside Village of Kalk Bay for breakfast at one of several quaint coffee and breakfast spots. At the local harbor, fishermen haul in fresh seafood. Some of which will make its way onto lunch and dinner plates at these same eateries later on.

Next, carry on further south to Simon’s Town. It has collection of unusual museums, and Boulders Beach. Boulders beach is the home to a colony of African penguins.

From Boulders beach, it’s only another half hour to Cape Point, which is one of the most spectacular peninsulas in the world. Take the scenic route back to town, via Noordhoek and stop at the Farm Village for coffee and ice cream. Chapman’s Peak Drive is also a must-see in “Cape Town 3-day itinerary”.

If you choose to go towards the Helderberg area, you’ll pass Khayelitsha on the way. This township is home to many great tourist spots that offer authentic local eating experiences. Alternatively, check out the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden where wild-flowers and indigenous flora grow in abundance. in addition visitors can picnic on the expansive lawns or visit one of the two restaurants for traditional Capetonian flavors. The Tea Room restaurant caters for different dietary requirements.

“The Cape” wines are world-renowned. It’s worth taking a day to explore the various wine routes, book tours, or rent a car for the day. But even for those who don’t enjoy wine, exploring the Wine lands means a leisurely day surrounded by spectacular scenery, beautiful Cape Dutch architecture, and some of the best restaurants in the country.

I spent five months in beautiful city of Cape Town and every week, there was something new to discover. I hope you plan to visit Cape Town one day and this “Cape Town 3-day itinerary” helps you to plan accordingly. Everything that you can imagine in a true vacation will be found in Cape Town. Attractions from Nature to culture, beaches, food, art and history. Visiting Cape Town will be one of the most memorable trips of your life.