8-Hour Wine Tasting Tour of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek with History

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Cape Winelands' wineries for fine wines and magnificent scenery
• 02 Explore the historic towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
• 03 Stop at Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released
• 04 Tour the Bergkelder Cellar and visit the Afrikaans Language Monument
• 05 See classic vehicles at the Franschhoek Motor Museum

Situated within easy reach of Cape Town, the Cape Winelands are famed for producing some of the world's finest wines. On this tour, discover the magnificent scenery, fine wines, and mouth-watering meals that make Stellenbosch and Franschhoek so appealing, along with visits to the Franschhoek Motor Museum, Drakenstein Prison, the Afrikaans Language Monument, and the Bergkelder Cellar.

Stop for photos at Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Stellenbosch, Franschoek

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Cape Winelands Highlights

• Visit the wineries.

• Explore the towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

• Visit the Franschhoek Motor Museum.

• Stop for photos at Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela was released.

• Visit the Afrikaans Language Monument.

• Go on the Bergkelder Cellar Tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Tour

What's Not Included

• Entry fees

• Food and drinks

Know before you go

• This is a private tour and is ideal for small groups and families.

• There is space for cooler boxes, picnic baskets, and golf clubs.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

Tour start

Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.