Meeting at the international departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Cape Town on Turkish Airlines flight TK44 at 01:45. After arriving at 11:50 local time, we begin our city tour of Cape Town with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. As one of the stunning and captivating cities of South Africa, Cape Town enchants its visitors with its unique natural beauties and rich cultural heritage. During our city tour in this city, located at the foot of the iconic Table Mountain, we will see the Parliament Building, Company Gardens, Long Street, Cape of Good Hope, Reibeck Statue, and Adderly Street among other sights. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel and have some free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
2nd Day Cape TownAfter having our breakfast at the hotel, guests can join the optional Luxury Hout Bay - Cape of Good Hope tour (170 USD).
We will start our tour by taking a boat from Hout Bay to Duiker Island to see the sea lions. Then, we will go to Boulders Beach near Simons Town to see African Penguins, and afterward, we will head to a local restaurant for lunch. After a lovely meal, we will visit the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, where we will see the world's highest lighthouse via funicular. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After having our breakfast at the hotel, guests can participate in the optional Lunch Included Luxury Table Mountain and Stellenbosch tour (165 USD). Stellenbosch is one of South Africa's most famous wine regions, noted for its impressive vineyards and lively cultural atmosphere. Located approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Cape Town, this enchanting town resembles an open-air museum with its 17th-century buildings and wide tree-lined streets. Furthermore, Cape Town is the oldest settlement in the region, making it a vibrant area where African and local cultures blend beautifully. Here, we will have the chance to sample wines made from grapes unique to South Africa, and during our lunch at a local farm, we will experience the region's traditional flavors. After our tour, we will head to Table Mountain, a natural wonder recognized as a symbol of Cape Town, featuring an impressive and unique natural formation. Rising approximately 1,086 meters, this flat-topped mountain is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure seekers due to its panoramic views of the city. We will take the cable car up to Table Mountain, where we can observe the unique plant species, animals, and breathtaking views of Cape Town's coastline. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, guests can join the optional Luxury Langa and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens tour (105 USD). Langa is one of Cape Town's oldest historical settlements and is also the first officially established black settlement during South Africa's Apartheid era. In Langa, we will closely observe the local culture and witness their daily lives firsthand. After this tour, we will proceed to the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens, managed by South Africa's National Biodiversity Institute. Located at the foot of Cape Town, this garden, established in 1913, is one of the world's most magnificent botanical gardens, designed to preserve and promote South Africa's rich plant diversity. During our walking tour in this garden, we will have the opportunity to experience five of South Africa's six different biomes. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
5th Day Cape Town – Sun CityAfter having our breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Cape Town Airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will fly to Sun City with the Regional Airlines. Upon arrival, we will transfer to our hotel in Sun City with our vehicle waiting at the airport. On the way, guests who wish can participate in the optional Luxury Lion Park tour (90 USD). In this park, we will witness the wild life of lions, capturing unforgettable moments with our safari vehicle. In the final section, we will see the rare white lions found in the park. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel in Sun City. Overnight stay at the hotel.
6th Day Sun City – Pilanesberg – Sun CityBefore breakfast, guests can join the optional Luxury Safari tours (Sunrise Safari 135 USD / Sunset Safari 135 USD). In this tour, we will divide the safari experience into two parts to see all of the Big 5 animals: Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhinoceros, and African Buffalo. It is essential to see these five animals together for a true safari experience. Therefore, we will hold the safari in two sessions, distinguishing between the times they are most visible—during drinking in the morning and hunting in the evening. Our safari tours in Pilanesberg National Park will take place in safari vehicles, giving you the chance to spend unforgettable hours in nature, observing the daily lives of various wild animals in a volcanic habitat. After this magnificent tour, we will transfer back to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
7th Day Sun City – JohannesburgAfter breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Johannesburg. On the way, guests can participate in the optional Lunch Included Luxury Lesedi Cultural Village tour (95 USD). During this tour, we will closely observe the cultures of local tribes such as Zulu, Xhosa, Pedi, and Ndebele in the Lesedi Village located in the Gauteng region of South Africa. Afterward, we will watch cultural dances performed at a local show center, followed by lunch in a regional restaurant. After this unmissable tour, we will proceed to Johannesburg. Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour of Johannesburg, the largest city and economic hub of South Africa. Rich in historical and cultural significance, this city is also known as "Johannesburg" or simply "Jozi." The city, which played an important role during the Apartheid era, bears the legacies of significant figures such as Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu. During our city tour, we will see Nelson Mandela's house, as well as the Rosebank and Sandton districts. After the tour, we will transfer to our hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
8th Day Johannesburg – IstanbulAfter breakfast at the hotel, there will be free time. Then, at the time indicated by our guide, we will transfer to the airport. After luggage and ticket procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK39 at 17:50.
Important Notes;
• For this tour, a passport valid for at least 6 months, covering the minimum tour duration, is required.
• Atlas International acts as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the Hague Protocol of September 28, 1955.
• During registration, it is necessary to enter the name, date of birth, and passport number as they appear on the passport into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any cancellations or changes due to incorrect information will incur no-show fees charged to the guests.
• The city where the plane will land may vary. Atlas International is not responsible for schedule changes or delays that may occur by the airline companies.
• For group tickets, the airline's rules apply, and according to group ticket rules, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight cannot be used either.
• The general baggage weight for flights departing from Turkey is 20 kg. This weight may vary according to the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the visited countries, this weight may drop to 15 kg. Additional baggage weight/price rules are determined by the airlines and are not the responsibility of Atlas International.
• If the number of participants for the package tour is insufficient, the tour cancellation will be notified to the consumer 20 days in advance.
• The tour route indicated in the itinerary is an example route, and there may be changes in the tour path. City orientation tours may be conducted on the following day/days according to the arrival time in the city. The tours specified in the itineraries may be conducted on a different day due to the discretion of the guide for any reason.
• City orientation tours may be conducted on the following day/days according to the arrival time in the city.
• The tours specified in the itineraries may be conducted on a different day due to the discretion of the guide for any reason.
• Extra tours can only be carried out if there is a minimum participation of 20 people; otherwise, at the guide's discretion, they may be conducted with adjusted prices if necessary. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of these trips or tours.
• Extra tours along the way will take place provided that at least 10 participants from the group join. Guests who do not want to participate will wait at the rest area.
• Tours or trips that are not permitted to be visited or conducted for any reason by local authorities will not be executed. Atlas International cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of these trips or tours.
• Museum and historical site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
• Atlas International reserves the right to change hotel names provided that the star category remains the same.
• All hotel names listed in the programs are examples and are written to serve as guidance in terms of star category and distance. This does not imply that accommodation will be made at the named hotel.
• In triple rooms, there is an extra bed application, and the 3rd bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is an additional bed that can be opened and closed.
• In cases where children under 18, who are not considered mature, are not participating in the tour with one or both of their parents, it is mandatory for the relevant consent letters required for participation in the tour to be carried during the trip.
• In case of cancellation and changes, the "Atlas International Sales Contract" is valid.