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Home/Destinations/Cape Town/Cape Town in 3 days
3 days · Cape Town itinerary

Cape Town in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Cape Town lets you add the Winelands. Here is how to spend three perfect days in the Mother City — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Table Mountain & city
  2. 2Day 2: Cape Peninsula
  3. 3Day 3: Winelands
  4. 4Mountain, coast & wine

Day 1: mountain & city

Ride Table Mountain and visit Robben Island.

Day 2: Cape Peninsula

Drive to Cape Point and the penguins.

Day 3: Winelands

Taste wine in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

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Cape Town in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Cape Town?
Three days is ideal — Table Mountain and the city on day one, the Cape Peninsula on day two, and the Winelands on day three, covering mountain, coast, history and wine.
What is the best day trip from Cape Town for 3 days?
The Cape Peninsula is the most scenic, the Winelands the most relaxing, and Robben Island the most moving; together they capture the Western Cape.
How do I plan a 3-day Cape Town itinerary?
Spend day one on Table Mountain and the city, day two on the Cape Peninsula, and day three in the Winelands, booking Robben Island and Table Mountain ahead.

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Table MountainCape Point & PenguinsRobben IslandWinelands

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