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Join us this December in Cape Town to watch England’s finest cricketers take on South Africa in Test Match action at the beautiful Newlands Cricket Ground.
You will see all five days of the action unfold in style from the luxurious surrounds of an exclusive Executive Suite, where full hospitality will be on offer.
Flying directly from the UK to Cape Town on Virgin Atlantic and staying at Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront, you will also enjoy a private catamaran sailing and an escorted wine-tasting tour with lunch into the Cape’s famous Wine Region.
Costing £7,295.00 per person sharing (single supplement from £2,995), we can also help those who would like to perhaps combine the cricket with a safari, a trip to the Victoria Falls, or a beach break.
Depart London Heathrow at 22h30 on the direct overnight Virgin Atlantic flight to Cape Town.
On arrival in Cape Town at 12h05 the group will be met and transferred to stay for nine nights on a bed & breakfast basis at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
Set right on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, this five-star property enjoys arguably the best position of any hotel in the city - ideally located close to all of Cape Town’s main tourist attractions and within walking distance to the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.
Designed to look like a stylish cruise ship with features such as open corridors, sail-like ceilings and porthole lights and windows, the décor is infused with local art and culture and features locally-commissioned art pieces. The hotel offers sweeping views out to sea towards Robben Island with a spectacular backdrop of Table Mountain and offer superior accommodation in newly-refurbished en-suite rooms, all air-conditioned and decorated with natural elements such as timber, brass and stone.
Guests can indulge in memorable cuisine at Tobago’s Restaurant, Bar & Terrace or unwind with a cocktail at the stunning infinity pool deck which overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. The Amani Spa is the perfect place to relax and unwind, with eleven treatment rooms, a therapeutic salt room, a luxurious hair salon, a grand Rasul treatment, and a heated vitality pool, and there is also a fully-equipped fitness centre.
After checking-in the group will have the afternoon at leisure, offering the opportunity to explore the many attractions of this magical city.
This evening there will be the opportunity to join the hotel’s prestigious New Year’s Eve party, followed by a glass of champagne as you watch the fireworks that signify the start of 2027 in Cape Town.
Overnight at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
The day is free before the group boards a luxury sailing catamaran, for an exclusive early evening cruise.
Heading out from the harbour and around the coast to some of the city’s exclusive beaches, the lucky few can stretch out and enjoy the spectacular scenery from the yacht’s ample decks and shaded seating areas, and there is also a saloon area, bar and toilets.
Drinks and canapes will be served on board.
Overnight at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
After breakfast the group will depart into the stunning wine region, where the first stop will be a wine-tasting at La Motte Wine Estate.
Founded in 1695 and located just outside the village of Franschhoek, La Motte is an award-winning winery, which plays host not only to three eateries and a bakery, but also a farm shop, art gallery and walking trails, as well as four provincial monuments, including the Manor House, Jonkershuis, Water Mill and Historic Cellar.
The wine-tasting will be enjoyed while relaxing outside, overlooking the beautiful gardens. A comprehensive selection of La Motte’s award-winning wines will be presented, from the popular La Motte Sauvignon Blanc, Millennium and Vin de Joie Rosé, to the elegance of the Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
The next stop will be the charming French Huguenot village of Franschhoek, where the group will have the opportunity to visit the Huguenot Memorial Museum & Huguenot Monument, and to browse the shops & boutiques which line the main street of this picturesque settlement.
Travel onwards towards the historic university town of Stellenbosch and the Blaauwklippen Vineyards, one of the Western Cape’s oldest and most respected wine farms.
Rich in history and traditional Cape charm, the picturesque lawns in front of the 18th Century Manor House at Blaauwklippen provide a stunning setting. A cellar tour will allow the visitor to learn a little about the estate’s long standing history and traditions before a wine-tasting is enjoyed in the Tasting Room, where the wines, ranging from Sauvignon Blanc to Malbec & Cabriolet can be sampled. A gourmet lunch will then be served, with the magnificent views only adding to the experience, before returning to Cape Town.
Overnight at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
The group will be transferred to the beautiful Newlands Cricket Ground for each day’s play, and will be hosted in an Executive Suite.
Welcome drinks and snacks, lunch and afternoon tea, as well as a complimentary bar throughout the day are included.
After the day’s play ends the group will be transferred back to the hotel.
Overnight at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
Today is a day at leisure to explore the city – perhaps board the ferry across to iconic Robben Island, take the cableway up to Table Mountain, or enjoy a helicopter trip over the city?
Overnight at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront.
The day is free to enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing before the group travels to Cape Town airport to depart at 20h50 on the direct overnight Virgin Atlantic flight to the UK.
Arrive London Heathrow at 06h50.
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