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 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.
Our second stop, here you will witness the first hand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. (OPTIONAL)
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ Entry to Table Mountain
✔ Private transportation
✔ Driver/ Guide
✔ Fuel surcharge
✔ Hotel Pick Up and drop off
✔ Passenger Liability Cover
✖ Lunch
✖ Wine Tasting Fees at all wineries (varies from R60-150)
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Onomo Cape Town Waterfront
2. The Village Lodge
3. Fountains Hotel
4. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
5. In The City - Urban Living Spaces CC
6. Waterfront Village
7. LuxuryStay, The Docklands
8. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
9. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
10. Kaya Stay
11. The Old Foundry Hotel
12. Gold Buffalo Hotel
13. Hotel Sky Cape Town
14. aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
15. Mountain Marina
16. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
17. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
18.
19. Cartwrights Apartments
20. Thirty Keys
Additional Info: We will pick you up from any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with your location around Cape Town City Centre.
Itinerary
1
Cape Town Central
We will pick you up from any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with your location around Cape Town City Centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Table Mountain National Park
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 cableway 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 we head on to our next stop.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Afrogem
Our second stop, here you will witness the first hand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. (OPTIONAL)
Duration: 60 minutes
4
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
5
Groot 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: 60 minutes
6
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
7
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
8
Cape Town Central
We will drop you off at any accommodation around Cape Town City Centre. Or you can provide us with the location where you want to be dropped off around Cape Town City Centre.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
