This is one of the best tours in Cape Town which takes travelers to the most popular wine regions in Cape Town. This tour is rated in the top 3 in Cape Town by numbers.
A visit to these wineries takes travelers to the best of South African wines coupled with great food. One of the attractions - Franschoek is an annual winner of best food and chef competitions. This tour is a combination of the rich history of South Africa, sightseeing experience and the general hospitality of the locals.
The outdoor life is breathtaking and the landscape in the wine regions is simply jaw dropping. It is also one of the most relaxed tour since it is a private tour and the travelers have a final decision on the itinerary. This is a special tour where you enjoy the best in the company of your loved one(s) without the interference of strangers.
The itinerary is also very flexible depending on your needs and tastes. You have the opportunity of buying great wines direct from the cellar.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
✔ Opportunity to buy wine
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Entry fees to Diamond Museum
✔ Experienced and accredited Guide
✖ Lunch
✖ Wine Tasting fees up to R80pp per winery
✖ Gratuities
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. The Capital 15 on Orange
11. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
12. 9 On Barrack
13. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
14. Lady Hamilton Hotel
15. Waterfront Village
16. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
17. Blackheath Lodge
18. Glen Boutique Hotel & Spa
19. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
20. Kensington Place
Additional Info: We pick up travelers from the hotel lobbies, guest houses, lodges, air bnb etc
Itinerary
1
Stellenbosch
Stelenbosch is one of the oldest villages in South Africa which was set up immediately after the arrival of the Dutch. Visit this town which is the most popular wine region close to Cape Town.
Explore the university which has students from all corners of the world. It is a totally unique town with streets lined with old canals for water drainage. Look out for the old colonial Dutch architecture.
Take a walk in the streets lined with restaurants, coffee shops and curio shops. Visit the village museum which informs about the ways of living of those who shaped the history of South Africa. This is a vibrant town which does not go to sleep because of the university students living here.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Bergkelder
Visit this winery, one of the most historic and one of the oldest in South Africa. Taste some of the best wines of South Africa produced by the industry pioneers in the country.
Take a tour of the cellar which is the biggest in South Africa. It has been dug under a mountain to preserve optimum temperatures for wine production. Take a memorable tour of this iconic cellar while you sip top of the range wine.
Visit the wine museum and learn how wine was produced since the first production in South Africa. Choose from a wide range of great wines and spoil yourself with some of the best wines on offer.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Franschhoek
Take a walk in this magnificent town which is also known as the "Gourmet Town of South Africa". It is lined with candle lit restaurants along the main road. Several curio shops and art galleries are also part of the attraction.
Visit the French Huguenot memorial built in honor of the first settlers from France. Look out for the attractive architecture which has a distinct French influence.
Take a walk in the flower lined streets and a visit to the art and craft market concludes your memorable experience.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Dieu Donne Vineyards & Tasting Room
Visit this boutique winery nestled on top of a hill overlooking the entire valley. The location is amazing with an almost bird's eye view of Franschoek.
Sit down to taste the best of the best in South African wines. Home to all the noble cultivars and classic style that includes superb whites and tasty reds.
This is also a multi award winning winery with a restaurant rated among the top in South Africa. Relax to an exquisite aroma of the local plants and flowers while you sip down a glass of wine. This place has got character and charm.
Duration: 2 hours
5
A trip to Cape Town wineries is not complete with a visit to this winery. At the base of the famous Paarl Rock in Paarl. Visit this winery famed for producing top quality wines.
Taste the wines while you get professional advise from a wine master on how to pair them with cheeses. Indulge in the delicatessen as you learn how to order wines for specific occasions.
The winery has an exquisite range of bakery products and lots of other non genetically modified goodies. You also have a great opportunity of buying some of their great wines at affordable prices.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
