Embark on a journey through the picturesque winelands of South Africa indulging in tasting some of the world's most renowned wines. Add to that the pleasures of fine dining and a safari in a Private game reserve.

Day 1. Depart/Canada. Depart on your overnight flight by Air Canada from Canada to London, Heathrow.

Day 2. London. Arrive London, Heathrow and transfer to South African Airways overnight flight to Cape Town, South Africa.

Day 3. Arrive Cape Town. Welcome to South Africa! On arrival at Cape Town INternational Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Close to the vibrant Cape Town City centre the hotel offers spacious rooms and suites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean or Lion's Head. Protea President Hotel (2 nights)

Day 4. Cape Peninsular Tour. Enjoy a full day Cape Peninsula Tour. Find out first hand why it's called the 'Fairest Cape' as you visit Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, Sea Point and Camps Bay as you travel towards Hout Bay. Then on to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve and its scenic viewing point. Return via Boulders Beach and Simon's Town back to your hotel. B

Day 5. Stellenbosch Wineries. Depart Cape Town on a full day trip of the Cape Winelands. First stop is at teh Afrikaans Tall Monument on the outskirts of Paarl followed by a scenic drive to teh French Huguenots. Visit on of the many fine wine estate in Somerset West and Stellenbosch. At Vergelegen take a cellar tour and enjoy wine tasting and then continue to Blaauklippen for more wine tasting and lunch. After lunch (included) we visit JC Le Roux for some sparkling wine tasting. Near the end of the day you check-in at your hotel. Flanked by two international class golf courses and a fine selection of wine farms, the Protea Stellenbosch offers a fine dining restaurant, action bar and sun deck overlooking hte Blaauwklippen vineyards. Protea Stellenbosch (2 nights). B,L

Day 6. Cape Winelands. After breakfast you have another full day of wine tasting in the the Paarl & Franschhoek areas. Visit vineyards such as Fairview, Laboria and then onto Boschendal for a wine tasting and lunch. After lunch your last stop will be at La Motte before heading back to the hotel. Dinner is included at the hotel. B,L,D

Day 7. Stellenbosch/Oudtshoorn. Depart for Oudtshoorn. En-route you will visit Graham Beck in Robertson for Red Wines, then onto Montagu Winery for Red Muskadel & Boplass in Calizdorp.

Travel via the interesting "Route 62" through the Little Karoo to Oudtshoorn, the ostrich capital of the world. After checking into your hotel enjoy a guided tour of an Ostrich Farm. These flightless birds are rapid runners and reach speeds of approximately 65km/hr. Your accommodations tonight are at this charming well-appointed hotel, with its thatched rondavels and Cape Dutch-style rooms, offering luxury air-conditioned accommodations. Protea Riempie Estate. B

Day 8. Oudtschoorn/Knysna. This morning, visit the Cango Caves, one fo the world's great natural wonders. Time permitting, we will pay a visit to the Cango Wildlife Ranch for the opportunity to touch a cheetah, to see rare white Bengal Tigers and a pigmy hippopotamus. Later, travel over the Outeniqua Pass to George to visit the Outeniqua Railway Museum and board the Choe Tjoo, a steam train to Knysna. Overnight at the Protea Knysna Quays a tastefully decorated hotel. All rooms feature deluxe en suite bathrooms with separate showers, satellite TV and air-conditioning. Most of the rooms offer a magnificent view of the lagoon and yacht basin. (Optional: Afternoon or sundowner curise available on the John Benn-departure from the Knysna Marina). Knysna Quays Protea (2 nights). B

Day 9. Plettenburg Bay and Knysna. Travelling along the Garden route you will be able to try different wines at Plettenberg Bay and Mamper. This enormous horseshoe of a bay not far from Knysna, is one of the most glamarous and beautiful spots along the Garden Route. Dinner this evening will be at the Weldon Kaya Village. B,D

Day 10. George/ Johannesburg. Transfer to George Airport for your domestic flight to Johannesbur and transfer to your hotel. Located in the up-market suburb of Sandton your accommodations are in stylish rooms facing onto the hotel's rose garden, fountain and swimming pool. Protea Balalaika Hotel. B

Day 11, 12 and 13. Johannesburg/Sabi Sands. Private transfer from Johannesbur to Lion Sands Private Game Lodge, situated in the Sabi Sands. En-route you travel the "Panorama Route" which includes such sights as the gold rush town of Pilgrim's Rest, God's Window, Blyde River Canyohn and Bourke's Luck Potholes. In the afternoon, arrive at Lions Sands Private Game Lodge. Time to relax and freshen up before meeting your guide for an afternoon game drive in the resrve. Lion Sands Private Game Reserve is situated in one of the wildreness areas in the Southern Kruger National park region. This superior deluxe game lodge offers the hightest standard of service, accommodation, amenities and facilities, with luxury thatched rooms in the South Camp and at the River Lodge.

Apart from world-class game viewing experiences and luxury accommodation, Lions Sands offers guests two unique elements-the Pridelands Programme and a range of activities. Lion Sands (3 nights). BLD

Day 14. Sabi Sands/Johannesburg/Depart. An early wake-up call this morning for your game drive in the reserve. Return to the lodge for breakfast, before checking out and transferred to Hazyview (Perry's Bridge) where you will connect onto the Hazyview shuttle that takes you to Johannesburg airport in time to board your overnight international flight on South African Airways to London, Heathrow.

Day 15. Arrive/Canada. Arrive London, Heathrow and connect with your Air Canada flight home.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Return economy class airfare on Air Canada and SAA from Canada to South Africa.
• Domestic economy class airfares as described in the itinerary.
• Meet and Greet service and shuttle transfers airport/hotels in South Africa
• Accommodations as descried, or similar, on twin sharing basis on a bed and full breakfast basis
• Meals as described in the itinerary (B-Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
• All sightseeing as described inclusive of entrance fees to sites visited on the itinerary
• Baggage handling during the tour
• Transportation by luxury air-conditioned minivans as per the itinerary
• Services of a professional driver/guide including his/her meals and accommodation where required.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• Airport departure taxes and security related fees, all items of a personal nature i.e. telephone, room service, tips and gratuities, meals not specified in the itinerary, any optional tours or excursions, and travel insurance.
• Visa fees for South Africa (Canadian citizens currently do not require a visa to enter South Africa but must have two completely blank pages available for visa stamps upon arrival in South Africa).