Cape Town Central Trip Overview
The wine region of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the South African wine as you visit different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; Stop at a local restaurant for lunch and taste regional specialties including Cheese and Chocolate.
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Duration: 8 to 10 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
The wine region of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to the South African wine as you visit different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; Stop at a local restaurant for lunch and taste regional specialties including Cheese and Chocolate.
Stop At: Cape Town, Cape Town, Western Cape
You will be picked up at your accommodation between 08:30 and 09:30 AM by our accredited tour guide/driver and head off on a full-day Cape Winelands tour. We will visit Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, we will follow that wine route in all its magnificent features. You will enjoy wine tasting up to 6 wine estates and also enjoy a town orientation tour in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
The second oldest town in South Africa, Stellenbosch. It is known for its natural beauty and oak-lined avenues, Cape Dutch architecture, history, culture, and wine routes. Here you will go to wine estates you will never forget.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Delaire Graff Estate, Helshoogte Pass R310, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Here you will have the pleasure to taste the amazing Cabernet Franc Rose, made from 100% Cabernet franc which displays flavors of ripe strawberries, Cassis, and candyfloss with a seductive spicy finish.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hazendal Wine Estate, Bottelary Road, Stellenbosch 7599 South Africa
Immediately when you enter at Hazendal wine estate you will most definitely fall in love with it. Here you will have the opportunity to taste the award-winning, handcrafted boutique wine and Methode Cap Classique from the world-renowned Stellenbosch wine region.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Franschhoek can be loosely translated to French corner. An area that was given to the French Huguenots of the 1680s to grow vineyards. Surrounded by the Drakenstein mountains, when you are in Franschhoek, you could be anywhere near the world. Colonial whitewashed buildings grace the vibrant streets of the food capital city of South Africa. A beehive of shopping, Belgian chocolate tasting, and the very best place to have lunch. Here you will have the opportunity to taste Chardonnay and a number of wines of wine including Methode cap classiques which is the local equivalent of French champagne.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Paarl, Paarl, Western Cape
Paarl is the third oldest settlement in South Africa, It is steeped in history, culture, natural splendor, and a centuries-old tradition of winemaking. In 1657, Abraham Gebemma set out from the Cape in search of resources. On his journey, he came across a giant granite rock gleaming in the distance. He called this Paarl Mountain, and it is known today as Paarl Rock. It is the second-largest granite outcrop in the world. it also features the Taal Monument, which is a celebration of the Afrikaans language. The Paarl Wine Route, which is the second oldest in the country, is known for its full-bodied spicy reds and crisp whites.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa
We will 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 excluded).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Groot Drakenstein Prison (Victor Verster Prison), R301, Paarl South Africa
As we follow along this route, we will stop in front of Drakenstein Prison to see the Nelson Mandela Monument. The prison is where Nelson Mandela spent his last days of incarceration before his walk to freedom.
Duration: 30 minutes
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