Full Day Cape Winelands Private Tour

5.0
(10 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Savour and learn about world class wines at the award winning farms of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. During your visits you will sample many unique South African fine wines and cheeses, and benefit from the knowledge of renown wine experts.

The farms themselves are a delight to the eye, some housed in historic buildings with ancient cellars. The estates are vast, covering seemingly endless rolling acres.

Your local guide will share his vast local knowledge, throughout a day that will stay with you for ever.

What's Included

Private transportation
Services of a private local driver / guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled Water In Vehicle
Wine tastings - Average cost R100 for up to 5 wines, per winery.
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers are picked up at their hotels.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Fairview Wine and Cheese

    Travel north for about 45 mins to the Cape winelands. Experience breath taking views and fantastic wine made with a whole lot of passion, heart and soul. In Fairview you enjoy your first Wine tasting for the day, paired with a selection of cow and goat's milk cheeses - Or an option of a winery of your choice.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Groot Drakenstein Prison

    Continuing with our day, we stop over at Groot Drakenstein Prison. This is where Nelson Mandela was incarcerated for his last fourteen months. It was through these gates that he walked out a free man in 1990. At these gates is a statue of Nelson Mandela. We stop for photos.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    The Huguenot Memorial Monument

    Driving on to Franschhoek Village. We enjoy a photo stop at the Huguenot Memorial. This commemorates the French Huguenots 250th year anniversary since arriving the the Valley of Franschhoek.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Enjoy country style cuisine lunch (own expense), at La Petite Ferme, an award-winning restaurant. Franschhoek is dubbed the gourmet capital of South Africa. The kitchen team at La Petite Ferme have expressed their creative freedom, experimenting with various flavours, ingredients and textures to create an authentic menu showcasing seasonal produce from the area.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After lunch we enjoy a short walk through Franschhoek Village. Franschhoek is a town in South Africa’s Western Cape with centuries-old vineyards and Cape Dutch architecture. The Huguenot Memorial Museum and neighboring monument honor the area’s French settlers, who arrived in the 17th and 18th centuries

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    La Motte Wine Estate

    The Franschhoek valley is decorated with mountain slopes and vineyards. Next stop is La Motte Wine Estate. Sample a variety of La Motte’s award-winning wines. Or an option of a winery of your choice.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Tokara Wine Estate

    We journey on to our last wine tasting of the day located in Stellenbosch. This is a modern winery on a hilltop with breath taking vineyard views. Enjoy your wine tasting in the company of knowledgeable wine ambassadors who are on-hand to answer your questions to enhance your experience. Or an option of a winery of your choice. From here we enjoy a 45 min drive back to the hotel.

    2 hours Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Itchy Feet Tours and Safaris

Tags

Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Pastry Tours
Wine Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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