Experience the unmistakable beauty of the Cape winelands on a full day of wine, cheese and biltong tasting. Visit heritage monuments as you travel in a luxury minibus. Follow the ever-popular wine route to Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8 hours
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French
- Pickup included
- At your accommodation in Cape Town or the surrounding area. Please wait at the hotel lobby or concierge desk.
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit up to 3 wineries on the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine route
- Enjoy a brief tour of Stellenbosch, one of the oldest towns in South Africa
- See the prison where Nelson Mandela served his last days of imprisonment
Full description
You will be picked up at your accommodation between 9:00 and 9:30 AM by a tour guide/driver in a luxury minibus and head off on an all-inclusive, full day Cape winelands tour.
Follow the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine route in all its splendor and enjoy lunch surrounded by vineyards.
You’ll enjoy wine tasting at up to 5 wine estates, 3 of which wine tasting fees are included, and will also visit monuments, enjoy a town orientation tour in Stellenbosch and explore the town of Franschhoek.
Travel along the scenic N2 and stop at DeMorgenzon wine estate in Stellenbosch for the first wine tasting of the day. DeMorgenzon is unique in that they have musical speakers scattered across the vineyards from which soft classical music can be heard. They also produce one of the best Chenin Blanc wines in the region. (Wine tasting fees included)
From there, proceed to one of the oldest towns in South Africa, Stellenbosch, for a town orientation tour. Continue to Marianne Wine Estate in Paarl to experience biltong and taste their wines. Marianne believes that pairing different types of biltong with red wine enhances the flavors of their wines. (Wine tasting fees included)
Continue to Fairview Vineyards and Goats Cheese for a cheese and wine tasting. Purchase your favorite cheese and condiments from the deli, as well as wine from a choice of 3 ranges in the tasting room. (Wine tasting fees included)
As you follow along this route you’ll stop in front of Drakenstein Prison to see the Nelson Mandela monument. This prison is where Nelson Mandela spent his last days of incarceration before his walk to freedom.
Next you’ll have a chance to explore the town of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. It is home to some of the finest restaurants and wine estates in the country. Learn about the French influence on the Cape winelands and explore a bit of the town itself. Take a break for lunch (at your own expense) and later visit the Mont Rochelle wine estate owned by Sir Richard Branson. (Wine tasting fees excluded = R50.00 per adult)
Your last wine tasting for the day will be at Delaire Graff, known as the jewel of the Cape winelands. (Wine tasting fees excluded = R50.00 per adult)
Afterwards, you’ll head back to Cape Town and be dropped off at your accommodation.
Includes
- Pick up and drop-off
- Qualified tour guide and driver
- Transportation in an air-conditioned minibus
- Wine tasting fees at three of the estates
- Biltong (dried meat) and wine pairing
- Cheese and wine tasting
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting fees at two of the estates
- Food or drink
- Gratuities (optional)
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Know before you go
- You will receive a confirmation email after booking
- You must be at least 18 years old to drink alcohol in South Africa
- Please note that a small amount of walking is involved on the town orientation tour
- Wine tasting fees are included at three wine estates
- The tour will be based on Stellenbosch Region and an itinerary will be decided with travelers on the day
