Cape Town Central Trip Overview
Join a unique opportunity to experience the Cape Winelands on a shared day tour from Cape Town and visit the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine regions with stops at up to 5 wine estates. Enjoy a Biltong and Wine tasting in Stellenbosch; Cheese and Wine tasting in Paarl and wine tasting at some of the finest wine producing estates in South Africa. Take a photo with the monument of former president Nelson Mandela. Stop in the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa – Franschhoek Valley. Explore the town of Stellenbosch on a town orientation tour and see the iconic Stellenbosch University.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
Join a unique opportunity to experience the Cape Winelands on a shared day tour from Cape Town and visit the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine regions with stops at up to 5 wine estates. Enjoy a Biltong and Wine tasting in Stellenbosch; Cheese and Wine tasting in Paarl and wine tasting at some of the finest wine producing estates in South Africa. Take a photo with the monument of former president Nelson Mandela. Stop in the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa – Franschhoek Valley. Explore the town of Stellenbosch on a town orientation tour and see the iconic Stellenbosch University.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape
Soon after pick up at your accommodation between 8:30 and 9:30am we will take a scenic drive on our full day Cape Winelands shared day tour from Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Stop At: DeMorgenzon Winery, Stellenboschkloof Road Vlottenburg, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Our first stop for the day will be at the unique DeMorgenzon wine estate (DMZ) in Stellenbosch. DMZ produces award-winning Chardonnay and has received awards for some of the best Chardonnay produced in the entire world. Situated 200 to 400m above sea level, DMZ vistas embrace Cape Town, Table Mountain, Cape Point, Cape Hangklip and Simonsberg. At DMZ you will find musical speakers strategically placed throughout the vineyards. DMZ believe that the vines listen to the classical music being played to produce extraordinary grapes.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
After our first wine tasting, we continue to take a Stellenbosch town orientation tour. Home to over 200 award-winning wine estates, Stellenbosch is also the second oldest town in South Africa. Your tour guide/driver will share stories about the Dutch-style buildings/monumental houses as well as the world famous Stellenbosch University. Stellenbosch University is set amongst the Boland Mountains, provides a unique academic environment for students and enrolls more than 30000 students per annum.
Stop At: Marianne Wine Estate, Valley Road off R44 Klapmuts, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
The tour leads us to Marianne Wine Estate. Here we will enjoy a biltong (dried meat) and wine tasting. Different wines will be paired with different Biltongs providing unique flavours on the palate.
Marianne Wine Estate produces elaborate fine, hand crafted wines with a French Bordeaux style with a touch of South Africa. In particular, the Marianne Floreal 2010 received a Michael Angelo: Single Gold red wine with aromas of dried black fruits, hints of black pepper corns and floral tones. Soft and well-structured on the palate. Floreal wine was hand-picked by Chef Gordon Ramsay for former president Nelson Mandela’s 91st Birthday celebration.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa
Continuing along this route, we stop at Fairview Wine and Cheese estate in Paarl winelands. Here you can choose between 3 wine ranges in their tasting room as well as various cheese tasting in the Deli. Take the opportunity to purchase not only their wines but also their unique cheese offerings.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Groot Drakenstein Prison (Victor Verster Prison), R301, Paarl South Africa
Departing from Fairview wine estate, we arrive at Groot Drakenstein Prison – formerly Victor Verster prison. Here we will take a unique photo with the monument of former president Nelson Mandela. (Please note that we are not allowed to enter into the prison.) This is where Nelson Mandela spent his last 2 years of his 27 year imprisonment as a political prisoner.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Take a drive to the Food and Wine Capital of South Africa which is Franschhoek. Your tour guide/driver will share stories about the French Huguenots and take a photo with the French Huguenots monument. Here you can take up the option to enjoy lunch at your own expense.
Stop At: Mont Rochelle, Dassenberg Road, Franschhoek 7690 South Africa
In Franschhoek we will stop for a wine tasting at Mont Rochelle wine estate. Mont Rochelle produces some of the finest wines in Franschhoek including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. Set in the Franschhoek Valley, Mont Rochelle vineyards is situated 250 to 400m above sea level.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Pass R310, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Welcome to the Jewel of the Cape Winelands – the Delaire Graff wine estate. Here you can enjoy tasting unique blend of wines in an exquisite setting. Delaire Graff is nestled between majestic mountains and overlooking the vineyards of Stellenbosch. Delaire Graff is one of the most prestigious wine estates in the Southern Hemisphere.
At the end of our tour we will travel back to Cape Town for drop off at your accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour
