Cape Town Central Trip Overview
Be swept away by the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine region. Sample local wines paired with artisanal cheeses, chocolate and other seasonal produce.
Indulge with Fairview’s Farmer Tasting as you sample a selection of fine wines paired to perfection with a spread of cheeses.
Continue on to the quaint town of Franschhoek to uncover the beauty of this region aboard a vintage style railway tram while sipping on a glass of world-renowned vino from the surrounding vineyards. Hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a short one-way journey through the rolling vineyards of the valley to reach Rickety Bridge winery for a standard wine tasting of 4 of their wines.
On the way back to Cape Town you’ll stop at one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Muratie Winery near Stellenbosch. Pair their port-style wines and decadent chocolate to end the day with this sweet tasting experience before a lazy late afternoon drive back towards Cape Town.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cape Town Central, South Africa
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town Central, Western Cape, South Africa
Be swept away by the tastes and sights of the Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek wine region. Sample local wines paired with artisanal cheeses, chocolate and other seasonal produce.
Indulge with Fairview’s Farmer Tasting as you sample a selection of fine wines paired to perfection with a spread of cheeses.
Continue on to the quaint town of Franschhoek to uncover the beauty of this region aboard a vintage style railway tram while sipping on a glass of world-renowned vino from the surrounding vineyards. Hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a short one-way journey through the rolling vineyards of the valley to reach Rickety Bridge winery for a standard wine tasting of 4 of their wines.
On the way back to Cape Town you’ll stop at one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Muratie Winery near Stellenbosch. Pair their port-style wines and decadent chocolate to end the day with this sweet tasting experience before a lazy late afternoon drive back towards Cape Town.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa
Meet your guide at your accommodation in central Cape Town, and then set off in an air-conditioned minivan to begin your full-day tour of the Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands.
Our wine experts custom-designed this tour to give you a real taste of the Cape winelands region. Sample local produce, learn about flavour profiles and vintages and savour time sitting back and sampling some of South Africa’s finest with lines upon lines of vineyard views.
Your day starts on the south-western slopes of the Paarl Mountain Range where incredible views and a farmer’s tasting experience await at the world-renowned Fairview Estate. You’ll pair artisanal cheese, produced at the onsite cheesery with fine reds and whites, giving you an out-of-this-world pairing experience coupled with the in-depth knowledge of the wines you are tasting.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Franschhoek Terminal (Franschhoek Wine Tram Ticket office)), Corner of Main Road and, Cabriere St, Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa
Continue on to the quaint town of Franschhoek to uncover the beauty of this region aboard a vintage style railway tram while sipping on a glass of world-renowned vino from the surrounding vineyards. Departing from the central village ticket office, hop on the Franschhoek Wine Tram for a short one-way journey through the rolling vineyards of the valley to reach Rickety Bridge winery.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape
When the wine is flowing, it’s easy to work up a big appetite, so it’s off down country laneways lined with leafy vineyards to the foothills of the Franschhoek Valley for a well-earned lunch stop. Whether it’s a wine farm restaurant or a sunny roadside cafe in Franschhoek’s old town, we’ll go with the flow and your guide is happy to work with you to find the perfect fit.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Rickety Bridge Winery, R45 Main Street, Franschhoek 7690 South Africa
From the station platform, you’ll be transported past rows of vines and the historic Cape Dutch Manor to the tasting centre by an open-air wagon pulled by the farm’s tractor, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of a working winery. Sit down for a standard tasting of 3 of the Rickety Bridge’s collection of wines. Summer weather calls for alfresco wine tasting overlooking vineyards and the majestic Wemmershoek Mountains, while on cooler days tastings will be around cosy wood-burning fireplaces.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Muratie, 44 Knorhoek Road/R Koelenhof, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Just north of Stellenbosch tucked in a picturesque corner of the Knorhoek Valley lies one of South Africa’s oldest wine farms, Muratie, dating back to 1685. Wine tasting in historic Muratie, the very winery that made the first Pinot Noir in South Africa, shows yet another contrast to end off your day… as does their perfect pairing of sweet-toned port-style wines and decadent chocolate. Wine lovers cosy up in the estate’s old wine tanks during this sweet tasting experience. The marriage is simple but effective and aims to harness the similarities (of the fruity flavours) or exploit their differences (sweetness versus bitter) and excite the palate.
End with a lazy drive back and a late afternoon drop-off at your Cape Town or Stellenbosch accommodation.
Duration: 1 hour
