Franschhoek and Stellenbosch Wine Tour from Cape Town
8 hours
Group 1+
English
8 hours
What you'll do
Spend the day exploring the 3 top wine regions of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. This day tour to the Cape Winelands – which includes a wine and sweet pairing with cellar tour, an Urban Wine tasting in Franschhoek as well as an afternoon wine tasting and cheese pairing after enjoying a guided walk in the town of Stellenbosch – a must-do for visitors and locals alike.
Highlights
Three wine tastings and Stellenbosch cellar tour with wine and cheese tasting
See the prison where Nelson Mandela served his last days of imprisonment
Tasting of Franschhoek wines and a Paarl Wine and sweet pairing
Enjoy a full-day live guided tour with a knowledgeable wine guide
Itinerary
- 1Relax 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.
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Morning cellar tour and wine tasing with cheese platter in the Stellenbosch valley
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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.
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Enjoy another wine tasting (included) in the picturesque Franschhoek Valley
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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.
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Enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with a sweat and decadent pairing in the Paarl wine region
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Return to the City by 17h30/45 to be dropped back at your starting point
What's Included
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
What's not included
Lunch
Notes
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
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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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