Cape Town: Full Day Cape Winelands Wine Tour
9 hours
From 08:00
Group 1+
English
9 hours
08:00
What you'll do
Spend a day discovering fantastic food and wine during this full-day Cape Winelands tour. Starting with pick-up from your Cape Town accommodation at 8 AM, you'll travel to Franschhoek, taking in spectacular scenery along the way. You'll also visit Paarl and Stellenbosch, stopping off for 3 or 4 wine tasting sessions throughout the day. This experience is completed with a tour of a historic winery cellar as well as an indulgent cheese tasting session.
Highlights
- Stunning Scenery: Marvel at the breathtaking surroundings of the Cape Winelands, including Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek
- Wine Tasting: Savour 3 or 4 wine tasting sessions, in addition to a fascinating visit to a winery cellar
- Cheese Tasting: Sample gourmet locally-produced cheeses
Itinerary
- 1Duration: 9 hours
- 2Group Size: 2 to 12 guests
- 3Start Time: 8 AM
- 4Meeting Point: Pick-up is included from all central areas of Cape Town, including hotels.
- 5Franschhoek: Experience this wonderful wine route with outrageously beautiful landscapes and a strong French influence. Explore the quaint village of Franschhoek with its art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, and boutique hotels
- 6Stellenbosch: Move on to Stellenbosch, the first region to establish a formal route among the wineries, which has gone on to become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Admire the vine-covered landscape and historical farms
- 7Paarl: Nestled in the Western Cape, Paarl is the nation's third-oldest settlement and boasts a diverse cultural legacy. Discover streets with an array of architectural styles, complemented by a variety of charming restaurants and coffee shops
- 8Wine Tastings: Indulge in 3 delightful tastings, with the possibility of a 4th tasting if time allows
- 9Cellar Tour: Embark on a leisurely guided tour through a historic winery cellar, where you can immerse yourself in the rich aromas of aging barrels and learn about the traditional methods of wine-making
- 10Cheese Tasting: Indulge in a selection of exquisite cheeses sourced from the charming region of Cape Town, known for its rich culinary heritage and artisanal cheese-making traditions
- 11Return to Cape Town: Relax at the end of the tour as your transport takes you back to your accommodation in Cape Town
- 12End Time: 5 PM
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 3 standard tastings (with a 4th tasting if time allows)
- Cellar tour
- Cheese tasting
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Hotel pick-up and Drop-off
Hotel pick-up is included in the tour
Kindly reach the meeting point 10-15 minutes before your departure time
Notes
- The tour runs rain or shine
- The maximum group size for shared tours is 12 passengers
- Booking of baby seats is mandatory by law for children under 4 years old
- Additional fees will be applicable for non-standard tastings
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- The tour will commence promptly. All participants must arrive on time, as we are unable to accommodate late arrivals. Please be aware that refunds will not be possible in such instances
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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