8-Hour Cape Winelands Tour with 3 Tastings in Paarl and Stellenbosch
About This Tour
Explore the Cape Winelands along its principal route through Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. Spend the day among vast estates, lush valleys, towering moun...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl · Languages: English, German
Know before you go: Dual-language German/English commentary is available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.; Please note that this tour may run in reverse.
About Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch
The veritable jewel of South Africa’s wine country, Stellenbosch is awash with cellar doors, vineyards and Dutch architecture. Come and taste the country’s finest with help from a local guide.
What's Included
- Return transfers from central Cape Town hotels
- Three wine tastings
- Cellar tour
Not Included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Cape Winelands Through Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch
We will leave from Cape Town's picturesque city bowl, which lies in a natural amphitheatre ringed by Table Mountain, Signal Hill, Lion's Head, and Devil's Peak. This fantastic natural beauty, along with a temperate climate, has made Cape Town a long-time favourite of world travellers. As we head out of the city, you might see a distinctive architectural quirk characteristic of this area. The gable design on many buildings is a legacy of the first Cape Dutch farmers settling in the area in the 1600s and 1700s. We will head eastwards, travelling on the N1 out of the city. Our tour of the Cape Winelands starts with a visit to Paarl, a charming valley overlooked by the 'Pearl of Paarl', an imposing granite mountain that towers above this area. Stately oak trees line well-manicured streets and gardens, and you can expect to see many fine examples of Cape Dutch architecture. We will visit one of the top Paarl wine estates to sample their fine wines and enjoy a tour of their cellar, where you can gain insight into the viniculture process. Moving on to our next stop, it's a short but spectacular drive from Paarl to Franschhoek. We are deep in the Cape Winelands, and vineyards, verdant valleys, and rolling mountains surround us. Here we will stop for lunch at the guests' expense and enjoy another wine tasting at an excellent wine estate. The last stop on our tour of the Winelands is Stellenbosch, the second oldest town in South Africa and the historic heart of the country's wine region. Enjoy a final wine tasting before returning to Cape Town. At the end of a leisurely day exploring the stunning Cape Winelands, we will return you to Cape Town in style and comfort.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cape Town, South Africa · Tour start: Cape Town, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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