Explore beautiful Cape Town and its surrounding attractions and scenery onboard the Blue Train
Cape Town in South Africa is one of the most beautiful cities on the continent and, indeed, the world. If you really want to see this gorgeous destination in style, there is nowhere better to do it than from onboard Africa train journeys.
As the second most populated city in the country, this destination in Western Cape is not only bursting with culture but is also home to some gorgeous vistas for you to enjoy as you journey down the rail tracks.
Being one of the world's most iconic cities to visit, it is no wonder Cape Town is becoming an increasingly popular destination with tourists from across the globe, who flock here to see sights such as the striking Table Mountain.
Luckily, as your tour with Great Rail Journeys will begin in the city, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore this fascinating landmark. Standing at one side of the city centre, the flattened top of this peak stretches some two miles, which makes for an unusual sight.
Sharp cliffs edge the mound and it is frequently topped with cloud cover that, according to local legend, is the result of a smoking contest between a pirate and the devil.
You may be happy to hear that you will not have to don your hiking and climbing gear to enjoy the magnificent views from the summit, as you can instead take a cable car to the top of the mountain. Make sure you pack your camera as this is a sight you will not want to miss.
During your time in Cape Town you can also take a guided tour and discover some more about this fascinating city. You will find yourself staying in luxury surroundings on the waterfront, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean.
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront in particular is popular with tourists and is packed with great shops and restaurants to visit, while there are also museums and other attractions to be found here.
Your next daytrip will take you to the Cape of Good Hope on Cape Point. This is a rocky headland that has an interesting seafaring past and was the area where Dutch settlers arrived way back in the mid 17th century.
From here you will take the train to Boulders Bay where you can enjoy seeing a thriving penguin colony - the perfect end to an ideal day in South Africa.
Of course there is so much more to see in this destination and you will be able to experience it all, including a tour of the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch valleys. These lie within the country's famous wine producing region so you must make sure you sample a glass or two of the tipple.
There is lots to see and do in Cape Town you are likely to be spoilt for choice but you will have an entire day to spend at your leisure here so make sure you choose wisely.
Popular attractions include Robben Island. Situated just off the coast, this isle has become infamous as the place where political prisoners were held during the apartheid era, including Nelson Mandela. You can find out more about its dark former days from the tour guides, some of whom were themselves political inmates. As a Unesco World Heritage site, this is a place that is definitely worth taking some time out to explore.
Other places of interest include the Two Oceans Aquarium where you can watch the sharks being fed, the Bo-Kaap Museum, which offers an insight into the city's Muslim community, and the gorgeous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
You are sure to be sad to leave Cape Town but boarding the Blue Train for the rest of your tour will help to make up for it.
This is the ultimate luxurious way to travel and you are sure to have an experience that lasts you a lifetime. Onboard there is a well-stocked library, bar, a lounge car - perfect for relaxing in - and even a boutique where you can purchase traditional African jewellery.
Your meals will be truly sumptuous - prepared using local ingredients and accompanied with, of course, South African wines. And your cabin is the perfect spot for you to enjoy those amazing views from, as during the day your bed folds up to transform the room into an elegant lounge.
You can be certain this is a holiday you will remember for the rest of your life.
Cape Town in South Africa is one of the most beautiful cities on the continent and, indeed, the world. If you really want to see this gorgeous destination in style, there is nowhere better to do it than from onboard Africa train journeys.
As the second most populated city in the country, this destination in Western Cape is not only bursting with culture but is also home to some gorgeous vistas for you to enjoy as you journey down the rail tracks.
Being one of the world's most iconic cities to visit, it is no wonder Cape Town is becoming an increasingly popular destination with tourists from across the globe, who flock here to see sights such as the striking Table Mountain.
Luckily, as your tour with Great Rail Journeys will begin in the city, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore this fascinating landmark. Standing at one side of the city centre, the flattened top of this peak stretches some two miles, which makes for an unusual sight.
Sharp cliffs edge the mound and it is frequently topped with cloud cover that, according to local legend, is the result of a smoking contest between a pirate and the devil.
You may be happy to hear that you will not have to don your hiking and climbing gear to enjoy the magnificent views from the summit, as you can instead take a cable car to the top of the mountain. Make sure you pack your camera as this is a sight you will not want to miss.
During your time in Cape Town you can also take a guided tour and discover some more about this fascinating city. You will find yourself staying in luxury surroundings on the waterfront, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the ocean.
The Victoria and Albert Waterfront in particular is popular with tourists and is packed with great shops and restaurants to visit, while there are also museums and other attractions to be found here.
Your next daytrip will take you to the Cape of Good Hope on Cape Point. This is a rocky headland that has an interesting seafaring past and was the area where Dutch settlers arrived way back in the mid 17th century.
From here you will take the train to Boulders Bay where you can enjoy seeing a thriving penguin colony - the perfect end to an ideal day in South Africa.
Of course there is so much more to see in this destination and you will be able to experience it all, including a tour of the Franschhoek and Stellenbosch valleys. These lie within the country's famous wine producing region so you must make sure you sample a glass or two of the tipple.
There is lots to see and do in Cape Town you are likely to be spoilt for choice but you will have an entire day to spend at your leisure here so make sure you choose wisely.
Popular attractions include Robben Island. Situated just off the coast, this isle has become infamous as the place where political prisoners were held during the apartheid era, including Nelson Mandela. You can find out more about its dark former days from the tour guides, some of whom were themselves political inmates. As a Unesco World Heritage site, this is a place that is definitely worth taking some time out to explore.
Other places of interest include the Two Oceans Aquarium where you can watch the sharks being fed, the Bo-Kaap Museum, which offers an insight into the city's Muslim community, and the gorgeous Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.
You are sure to be sad to leave Cape Town but boarding the Blue Train for the rest of your tour will help to make up for it.
This is the ultimate luxurious way to travel and you are sure to have an experience that lasts you a lifetime. Onboard there is a well-stocked library, bar, a lounge car - perfect for relaxing in - and even a boutique where you can purchase traditional African jewellery.
Your meals will be truly sumptuous - prepared using local ingredients and accompanied with, of course, South African wines. And your cabin is the perfect spot for you to enjoy those amazing views from, as during the day your bed folds up to transform the room into an elegant lounge.
You can be certain this is a holiday you will remember for the rest of your life.
