The Cape Winelands is probably one of the most beautiful countrysides in the world, with views of mountains, oceans and vineyards. Learn about the heritage of the Constantia Winelands on our private tour and visit the 4 wine farms which originally formed part of the The Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting and Constantia Glen. We recommend enjoying a beautiful lunch overlooking the vineyards and pairing it with some of the best wines produced in South Africa. With a morning Table Mountain visit.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Private transportation
✔ Bottled water
✔ On-board WiFi
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✔ Hotel Pick up and Drop off
✔ Parking fees
✔ Passenger Liability Cover
✖ Lunch at your own account.
✖ Wine tasting fees
✖ Gratuities
✖ Table Mountain Ticket.
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The PortsWood
3. Cape Town Hollow
4. SunSquare Cape Town Gardens
5. Cloud 9 Boutique Hotel & Spa
6. The Village Lodge
7. Fountains Hotel
8. Dysart Boutique Hotel
9. Upperbloem
10. Salama Lodge
11. The Capital 15 on Orange
12. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
13. 9 On Barrack
14. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
15. Lady Hamilton Hotel
16. Waterfront Village
17. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
18. Blackheath Lodge
19. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
20. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
Itinerary
1
Table Mountain
After hotel pick-up we begin our tour by firstly visiting Table Mountain. A beautiful morning to see the City, when you get here you will have the option of using the cable way to the top or hiking all the way to the top. Here you will enjoy the breathtaking views of Cape Town City and the amazing breeze from the ocean, take plenty of pictures and selfies then after we head on to our next stop.
Duration: 1.5 hours
2
Constantia Glen Winery
After Table Mountain we will set off on our Constantia Winelands private tour which we have dubbed: The Simon van der Stel wine tour. We will travel from Cape Town along the M3 passing Rhodes Memorial and the University of Cape Town (UCT) and proceed on the M41 to our first wine stop for the day which is Constantia Glen wine estate. Perched high up on the hill with amazing views of mountains and vineyards, Constantia Glen was originally part of the Simon van der Stel farm. After undergoing farming changes including forest hills farming and cattle stud farming, it returned to its original farming of wine. The wine production is 70% Red and 30% White cultivars.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Constantia
We then proceed to the historical Groot (meaning Big) Constantia wine estate. Groot Constantia is the oldest wine producing farm in South Africa since 1685 and even after the farm had changed ownership, it still maintains the production of high quality, award-winning wine. The farm produces 70% Red and 30% White cultivars. We can recommend a beautiful lunch either at Simon’s Restaurant or at Jonkershuis Restaurant, both set on this exquisite wine estate.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Klein Constantia
Our next stop is at Klein (meaning Little) Constantia wine estate. Set on the foothills of the Constantiaberg, with spectacular views across False Bay, Klein Constantia was also part of the Constantia farm by Simon van der Stel in 1685. Through its decomposed granite soil slopes and cool ocean breeze, Klein Constantia produces some of South Africa’s top wine. The farm produces 30% Red and 70% White cultivars.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Buitenverwachting
We end off our Simon van der Stel wine tour with Buitenverwachting (meaning Beyond expectation) wine estate. This too, had formed part of the original Constantia farm which was found by Simon van der Stel. Even though it changed ownership, they retraced the roots of the estate and restored the historical buildings on the farm. The farm produces 8 % Red, 90% White and 2 % Rose cultivars. From there we make our way back to Cape Town where guests will be dropped off back at their accommodation.
Duration: 60 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
