This delightful drive winds its way to the heart of Cape Beauty, through superb mountain ranges, vineyards, and Cape Dutch homesteads. The region boasts great beauty, and culture and is steeped in South African history with the sheer vastness of Cape Town on offer. The day also commences with a visit to the Malay Quarters to have a brief history of the Rainbow houses, culture, food, and Muslim religion. A stop at AfroGem for diamond cutting and craftsmanship with a complimentary glass of Sparkling Wine as you walk around and learn about our South African Diamond history.
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 Simon van der Stel Constantia wine farm: Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia, Buitenverwachting, and Constantia Glen.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Air-conditioned vehicle
✔ 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. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
8. LuxuryStay, The Docklands
9. AC Hotel Cape Town Waterfront
10. Pullman Cape Town City Centre*****
11. Kaya Stay
12. Cape Legacy Hotel
13. The Old Foundry Hotel
14. Gold Buffalo Hotel
15. Hotel Sky Cape Town
16. aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites
17. Mountain Marina
18. Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town
19. Urban Hip Icon Hotel
20. Cartwrights Apartments
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
Castle of Good Hope
Our first Luxury City tour begins at a unique tourist attraction with the combination of both cultural and military history of South Africa, the military ceremonies and exhibitions await you at the Castle of Good Hope. The castle was built between 1666 and 1679 and it is the oldest existing colonial building in South Africa. Here you are going to experience the dungeons, dolphin pool, blacksmith, canon fire, horse and carriage rides, and above all the tranquil atmosphere of the Castle of Good Hope.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
City Hall
South Africa's most respected and honored is the City Hall, where the late former South African president Nelson Mandela released his speech after he was released from 27 years in prison. It was here in 1990 that 250 000 gathered to welcome Nelson Mandela after his release.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Bo-kaap
The Cape Malay Quarters, known as Bo-Kaap. After our visit at Slave Lodge, we head straight to the colorful houses of the Cape. Bo-Kaap this is where numerous rental houses were built and leased to slaves. Soon after the slaves were allowed to buy the houses they painted them with different bright colors as an expression of their freedom. Here there are variety of craft markets, the first established Muslim mosque in South Africa, and also different restaurants with the most delicious dishes of the Malaysians and discover their cooking style.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Afrogem
The Sparkling Diamond experience tour. Here you will witness the firsthand, art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewelry manufacturing by our skilled experts. All whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine.
Duration: 60 minutes
6
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
7
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
8
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
9
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: 1 minutes
10
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
