Spend an enriching day discovering the Cape's top wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch with a knowledgeable local guide.
This 3 regions Cape Winelands tour offers a comprehensive wine experience and includes:
- explore Stellenbosch
- indulge in a savoury wine pairing along with an informative cellar tour in Stellenbosch.
- savour a diverse wine tasting in the stunning Franschhoek Valley,
- enjoy a sweet wine pairing in Paarl,
Whether you're a visitor or a local, this tour is a must-do for wine enthusiasts seeking to experience the best of South Africa's renowned wine regions.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Complimentary pick-up from many pick up points near all hotels
✔ Professional wine guide
✔ Guided walk in historic Stellenbosch
✔ Wine tasting in Franschhoek valley during lunch
✔ Sweet and decadent wine pairing in the Paarl Wine region
✔ Savoury wine pairing in the Stellenbosch wine region
✔ 3 Wine estate visits tasting 15 wines
✔ Transport by comfortable, spacious luxury air-conditioned coach
✖ Lunch
Departure & Return
Departure:
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Look out for the City Sightseeing Bus Stop just past the Red & White Lighthouse on Beach Road
NB: Tour departs this stop at 08h16. Please arrive on time
Return: End right where it started.
Itinerary
1
Cape Town
Relax as you sip your way through Cape Town's wine country. After the collection, settle into a luxury coach equipped with onboard amenities including a toilet, reclining seats, free Wi-Fi, and USB charging ports. Your guide tells you stories about the early Huguenot emigrants who brought their winemaking skills to the Cape over 300 years ago.
2
Stellenbosch
Morning cellar tour and wine tasing with cheese platter in the Stellenbosch valley
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Stellenbosch
The town, also known as the “City of Oaks”, has giant oak trees shading the streets, which are lined with picturesque cafes, boutiques and art galleries. The Cape Dutch architecture dates back to South Africa’s Dutch colonial history.
Our guide will take you on a walking tour of the historic town.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Franschhoek
Enjoy another wine tasting (included) in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley
Duration: 1.5 hours
5
Groot Drakenstein Prison
Photo Stop: Drakenstein Prison. In 1982 Mandela was transferred from the maximum security prison on Robben Island, a small island in Table Bay, to Pollsmoor Prison in Tokai, Cape Town. From there, Mandela was moved to the then Victor Verster Prison on 9 December 1988, where he lived in a private house inside the prison compound. Victor Verster, a farm prison, was often used as a stepping stone for releasing lower-risk political prisoners. Mandela served another 14 months at Victor Verster (Now called Drakenstein) Prison until his release on 11 February 1990. On the day of his release, reporters from all over the world surrounded the prison, giving the prison worldwide publicity.
Duration: 10 minutes
6
Paarl
Enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a sweat and decadent pairing in the Paarl wine region
Duration: 1.5 hours
7
Cape Town
Return to the City by 17h30/45 to be dropped back at your starting point
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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Minimum drinking age is 18 years
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
