{"id":47914,"date":"2023-07-26T06:01:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T04:01:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/hermanustimes\/bringing-more-tourists-to-hermanus-20230721-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-20T05:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T03:06:14","slug":"bringing-more-tourists-to-hermanus-20230721-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/hermanustimes\/bringing-more-tourists-to-hermanus-20230721-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing more tourists to Hermanus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The red City Sightseeing tour buses, a common and well-known sight in Cape Town, will soon become a regular sight in Hermanus after the recent launch of City Sightseeing South Africa\u2019s new Hermanus Explorer Tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHermanus is one of South Africa\u2019s most loved tourist destinations, and I\u2019m very excited by the launch of these day trips to this beautiful coastal town,\u201d said Wesgro CEO, Wrenelle Stander.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHermanus was recently listed as one of four Western Cape destinations named as part of the \u2018Most Loved Destinations in the World\u2019 by the Tourism Sentiment Index, and ranked in the top 50 out of 100 places globally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inge Dykman, National Marketing Manager of City Sightseeing South Africa, stated: \u201cPartnering with Wesgro and the Overstrand Municipality will showcase the positive benefit that collectively works towards the continued growth and success of the tourism industry and its effects on all involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City\u2019s Sightseeing Hermanus Explorer Tour includes panoramic views of Hermanus and Walker Bay, live guided tour in English, free Wi-Fi, a scenic coastal drive and a choice of wine tasting (three wines) and cellar tour, or boat-based whale watching (additional charges) or additional leisure time exploring the town of Hermanus and its array of interesting shops and sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overstrand Municipality Executive Mayor Dr Annelie Rabie expressed her joy with the announcement that the famed City Sightseeing Tours will be commencing day trips to Hermanus in July.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first of these notable buses recently completed its first day-trip to Hermanus, transporting a number of Cape Town based journalists to give them a taste of this new offering to tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The scenic adventure is a comprehensive day tour designed to showcase the area\u2019s natural beauty, top sites and attractions, and unique highlights of Hermanus on one of the most beautiful routes in the world. 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