Itinerary

1. Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape

   • Relax as you sip your way through Cape Town's wine country. After the collection, settle into a tour vehicle equipped with free Wi-Fi. Your guide tells stories about the early Huguenot emigrants who brought their winemaking skills to the Cape over 300 years ago.

2. Simonsig, Kromme Rhee Road, Stellenbosch 7605 South Africa

   • Simonsig Estate, where we enjoy a morning cellar tour and wine tasting with a cheese platter!

3. Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

   • The town, also known as the “City of Oaks”, has giant oak trees shading the streets, lined with picturesque cafes, boutiques and art galleries. The Cape Dutch architecture dates back to South Africa’s Dutch colonial history. Our guide will take you on a walking tour of the historic town.

4. Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape

   The Franschhoek Valley is widely considered to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in South Africa. With towering mountains and vineyards, Franschhoek offers stunning views from its famous wine farms. Franschhoek, meaning “French corner”, truly lives up to its name, with French-inspired cafes, delis and wine shops, and architecture dating back to the time of the Huguenots.

5. Franschhoek Cellar, R45 Franschhoek Main Road, Franschhoek 7680 South Africa

   • Enjoy another wine tasting (included). Guests will have time to explore the picturesque village after lunch

6. Groot Drakenstein Prison, On the R301 Road 5 Km from the R45 Huguenot Road, Breede River, Witzenberg Municipality South Africa

   • Photo Stop: Drakenstein Prison. In 1982, Mandela was transferred from the maximum security prison on Robben Island, a small island in Table Bay, to Pollsmoor Prison in Tokai, Cape Town. From there, Mandela was moved to the then Victor Verster Prison on 9 December 1988, living in a private house inside the prison compound. Victor Verster, a farm prison, was often used as a stepping stone for releasing lower-risk political prisoners. Mandela served another 14 months at Victor Verster (now called Drakenstein) Prison until his release on 11 February 1990. On the day of his release, reporters around the world surrounded the prison, giving the prison worldwide publicity.

7. Rhebokskloof Wine Estate, Noord Agter - Paarl Rd, Windmeul, 7623, South Africa

   • Enjoy an afternoon wine tasting with chocolate pairing at this beautiful wine estate situated in Paarl.

8. Cape Town Central, Cape Town Central, Western Cape

   • Return to the City by 17h30/45 to be dropped back at your starting point