Cape Town Trip Overview
Explore the second oldest town in South Africa Stellenbosch “Village of the Oaks” with its shady oak avenues. Walk the oldest street of Stellenbosch and admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture.
Discover where Simon van der Stel set up his camp in the Eerste River and why it is called the Eerste River.
View some of the historical buildings around The Braak (village green).
Visit of Lanzerac Wine Estate, home to the world’s first bottled Pinotage and one of the oldest heritage farms in the Western Cape dating back to 1692.
Tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing with a selection of artisanal chocolate expanding your knowledge on some of the most unique wines in the world.
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Cape Town, South Africa
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Wine Tasting & Winery Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Explore the second oldest town in South Africa Stellenbosch “Village of the Oaks” with its shady oak avenues. Walk the oldest street of Stellenbosch and admire the charm and harmony of the Cape Dutch Architecture.
Discover where Simon van der Stel set up his camp in the Eerste River and why it is called the Eerste River.
View some of the historical buildings around The Braak (village green).
Visit of Lanzerac Wine Estate, home to the world’s first bottled Pinotage and one of the oldest heritage farms in the Western Cape dating back to 1692.
Tantalize your taste buds and enjoy a wine and chocolate pairing with a selection of artisanal chocolate expanding your knowledge on some of the most unique wines in the world.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Groote Schuur, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
Leaving Cape Town we drive along the world famous Groote Schuur hospital where the first human to human heart transplant was performed.
Stop At: Oom Samie Se Winkel, 84 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Our first stop in Stellenbosch is at Oom Samie Se Winkel (uncle Samie’s store) it is the oldest existing general dealer in South Africa, a Victorian style store that operate the same way as it did back in the Victorian era. It is an institution in Stellenbosch continuing the fine old tradition of the rural trading post, Oom Samie Se Winkel stocks everything. Once inside you are transported back more than 100 years ago the shelves are fill with relics as well as proudly South African products.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Stellenbosch is filled with history, beauty and a strong focus on culture. We will walk the oldest historical part of Stellenbosch Dorp street ‘the wagon way” also declared a National monument. The street was the original road between Cape Town & Stellenbosch a wagon route used for transporting goods and post. The street features a number of old buildings and gables with a variety of architectural styles from Cape Dutch to Victorian. Most definitely a walk down memory lane.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: Stellenbosch University, Private Bag X1 Matieland, Stellenbosch 7602 South Africa
Located in the historical oak-lined streets, Stellenbosch University is the oldest and largest of the 5 campuses across the Western Cape.
Stop At: Lanzerac Wine Estate, No. 1 Lanzerac Road Lanzerac Estate, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Lanzerac Estate, is steeped in history having been established in 1692 it is the third oldest farm in the area and home of the world’s first bottled Pinotage. This visionary release marked the birth of Pinotage as a unique variety from South Africa. To get the action going we have selected a Wine & chocolate pairing for you to experience. Most guest have only one short word to describe this tour – YUM!
What could be more delicious than the taste of melting chocolate on your tongue and then swirl some delightful wine over it to create a taste sensation like heaven in your mouth.
If you don’t eat the chocolate some one else will do!
Your wine & chocolate pairing will be followed by a short visit of the wine cellar.
Duration: 1 hour
