Durbanville Wine Route, a local’s favourite, situated right on Cape Town’s doorstep. The tour combines the stunning aesthetics of the Durbanville Wine Valley, with many opportunities to soak in breath-taking views of Table Mountain and Cape Town, while delighting in the many tastes this hidden gem has to offer. This is definitely the tour for the wine lover; you’ll have the opportunity to taste up to 32 wines from 4 very different wine estates in the region.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Transport to tour highlights in licensed and insured vehicle
✔ Wine tasting at four wine estates
✔ Qualified local English-speaking tour guide
✔ Pick-up and drop-off service. Pick-up and drop-off address may be different as long as they are both within 10km from Cape Town City Centre.
✔ 1x Bottled water
✖ Lunch
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: If your hotel is not listed, simply search your address. Pickup from Cape Town (10km radius), Cape Town International Airport and Stellenbosch town centre. Drop off usually to the same location originally collected from.
Itinerary
1
Meerendal Wine Estate
Discover some of South Africa’s best wines, from award-winning estates, along this alternate wine route favoured by locals. You’ll travel through the majestic hills of the Northern Suburbs, a mere 30 minute drive from Cape Town’s CBD, to visit four wine estates, each offering a unique approach to wine making.
This tour includes round-trip transport via exclusive minivan, visits to 4 wine farms, and specified wine tasting. Your guide also offers helpful information about the places you’ll visit and the wines that you’ll taste. Consult the itinerary section below for a more detailed description of what you can expect on your day trip.
Itinerary
Cape Town – Durbanville – Cape Town
After pickup from your Cape Town accommodation, you’ll travel in a comfortable minivan for approximately 30 mins to your first stop of the day – Meerendal Wine Estate. Indulge in the Prestige tasting of some of the best of their wines as you look out over the Durbanville valley below.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Diemersdal
A short 10 minutes later you’ll arrive at Diemersdal Wine Estate. Take some time to wander the grounds and take pictures of the surrounds and Table Mountain, which can be seen standing proud in the distance. Sitting either outside (weather permitting) or in the tasting cellar, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the estate’s divine wines.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Leaving Diemersdal, you’ll wind your way through the Durbanville valley for roughly 20 mins to Nitida. This small wine farm is one of the youngest in the area, having only been started 25 years ago. That being said, they have truly made a name for themselves; producing award-winning wines and offering a warm welcome to all those who visit. Opt to either enjoy lunch at Cassia restaurant or at Tables Deli (own expense) before doing a full tasting.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
A quick 5-minute drive will take you to the prestigious Durbanville Hills Wine Estate. Soak up the innumerable views of the surrounds, including the magnificent Table Bay with its Table Mountain backdrop. End off the day with a relaxed tasting of some of the best of their internationally renowned wines. And as a little extra, you’ll be given your very own Durbanville Hills crystal glass as a keepsake of this memorable day.
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Africa Select Journeys
Return to Cape Town by late afternoon.
Additional info
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasions, run in reverse or different order
• Minimum wine drinking age is 18 years
• Children must be accompanied by an adult traveler
• Wine tasting or pairings are not included for kids under the legal age of 18 years – and all food and drinks for children are for the adult’s own account.
• Personal comprehensive travel insurance is excluded and recommended.
• If some wine, farms or wine pairing options are unavailable during certain times of the week or season, we reserve the right to offer a similar type or value alternative.
