Embark on a tantalizing tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands on this full-day private tour from Cape Town. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just a lover of natural beauty, you'll be swept away with the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch wine region. Sample wine paired with "biltong" (cured meat) and cap your tastings with artisan ice cream that has been developed to perfectly match your wine. Enjoy free time at Babylonstoren, a Cape Dutch wine farm with unique heritage garden, lush vineyards and farm-to-table restaurants & winery.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Biltong and wine pairing
✔ Ice cream and wine pairing (or similar in winter May-July)
✔ Transport by air-conditioned minivan
✔ Local English-speaking professional tour guide
✔ Wine tasting at Balyonstoren
✖ Food and drinks, unless specified
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. Upper Bloem Apartment
10. Casa Elena
11. Upperbloem
12. Salama Lodge
13. The Capital 15 on Orange
14. Apartments In Mandela Rhodes Place
15. 9 On Barrack
16. ONOMO Hotel Cape Town - Inn On The Square
17. Lady Hamilton Hotel
18. Waterfront Village
19. Holiday Inn Express Cape Town City Centre, an IHG hotel
20. Blackheath Lodge
Additional Info: Pickup from any street address or hotel within 10km area of Cape Town city central or Stellenbosch central.
Itinerary
1
Babylonstoren
Meet your guide at your accommodation in Cape Town, then set off in an air-conditioned minivan to begin your full-day tour of the Stellenbosch Winelands.
Soak up the views on a scenic drive through Stellenbosch’s historical centre to reach Babylonstoren, a Cape Dutch wine farm surrounded by vineyards, orchards and the dramatic mountains of the Drakenstein Valley. Experience the simple daily rhythm of a working farm. Spanning over eight acres, all of the edible varieties in the garden are grown as biologically as possible, supplying a remarkable organic Green House Deli and farm restaurant - foodie heaven. Enjoy meandering walks along this exceptionally well–preserved werf (garden grounds) dating from 1690, inspired by the Company Gardens of the Cape and the mythical garden of Babylon.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Marianne Wine Estate
This is followed by "biltong" (cured meat) and wine pairing at a bustling winery, located in the heart of South Africa’s oldest and most renowned wine route. This unique pairing of premium wines with specially selected cured and dried meats is a true celebration of our local heritage. Tasting notes may include Springbok, Beef, Ostrich cured meats paired with Pinotage, Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon.
Duration: 45 minutes
3
Subject to your preference, free time for lunch will be offered in the centre of Stellenbosch or a nearby wine estate restaurant (lunch is at your own expense).
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Get ready for an innovative taste combination; pairing wine and homemade artisan ice cream in breathtaking green Devon Valley, renowned for its award-winning Cape Blends. The head chef develops the flavours and aromas each season to get a great match. Sample some of the delights on offer, including Seasonal Fruit and Chocolate ice-cream matched with Sauvignon Blanc; Methode Cap Classique paired with a delectable Chilly Strawberry and reduced Balsamic ice-cream; Pinotage paired with Peppermint ice-cream (pairing styles and flavours are seasonal, and may differ from suggested guideline).
On that sweet ending, you'll follow the sun and turn back to Cape Town.
Your full-day tour then concludes in the late evening with a drop-off back at your Cape Town hotel.
Please note: The wine estates visited are subject to change without notice on the day of your tour. Clos Malvern ice-cream pairing is not available during May - July period but an alternative option will then be offered.
Duration: 45 minutes
5
Africa Select Journeys
- This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. This is a private tour running exclusively for you or your group.
- Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes to the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary and cost estimate if there are any additional charges.
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Must be 18 years and older for wine tasting
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Wine tasting or wine pairings are not included for kids under the legal drinking age of 18 years. Meals and drinks for children are for the adult’s account.
• Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended
