Accompanying Persons Programme

The 2024 PIANC World Congress Accompanying Person’s programme has been carefully curated to ensure the perfect balance between Congress activities and day tours, mingled with a little personal exploration time.

The Itinerary for the AP Programme is as follows:

Day 1

Red Bus Tour

Explore Cape Town’s most historic, iconic, fun and interesting landmarks with a full day hop-on, hop-off Red Bus Tour.

DAY 2

BEST OF CAPE TOWN FULL DAY TOUR (8:30 – 8 hours)

Best of Cape Town Tour is a day filled with breathtaking beautiful scenery that includes the not to be missed Table Mountain, followed by a city tour that includes the Castle of Good Hope, Bo-Kaap, Noon Day Gun, in the afternoon you can relax sipping the stunning wines of Constantia, lay on the lawns and admire the beauty of Kirstenbosch Gardens, all in one day, the best value tour and most beautiful tour our mother city offers!

Best of Cape Town Tour Highlights:

  • 8:30am +/- Hotel Pick-up
  • Table Mountain
  • Castle of Good Hope
  • Bo-Kaap
  • Noon Day Gun
  • Lunch (Own Account)
  • Constantia Wine Tasting
  • Kirstenbosch Gardens
  • Duration +/- 8hrs

 Best of Cape Town Tour Inclusions:

  • Door to Door Collection
  • English Speaking Qualified Tour Guide
  • Air-Conditioned Private Transport
  • Table Mountain Entrance Fee
  • Castle of Good Hope Entrance Fee
  • Kirstenbosch Entrance Fee
  • One Wine Tasting

 Best of Cape Town Tour Exclusions:

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

DAY 3

DIAMOND WORKS – HALF DAY TOUR & WORKSHOP

An Exclusive Jewellery Making Workshop

The 2-hour session includes bottomless bubbly served during the session (available to 18yrs+ attendees), chocolate truffles and a guided jewellery making class to make your very own special piece.

Use of all tools and the precious materials supplied are included in the package.

Each workshop features a different gem and different piece of jewellery.

DAY 4

V&A WATERFRONT SHOPPING AND LEISURE DAY

Prepare for the Congress Banquet or just enjoy some leisurely shopping at the renowned V&A Waterfront. Choose to enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the incredible restaurants or cocktails with a view of the harbour.

DAY 5

Technical Tour – Stellenbosch

Enjoy a visit to the CSIR and Stellenbosch University, followed by some leisurely exploring of the beautiful Stellenbosch winelands, including lunch.

or

Technical Tour to Saldanha

Visit the Port of Saldanha in the morning, followed by some leisurely exploring of the exquisite Cape West Coast, including a seafood lunch at a renowned local restaurant.