South Africa · Wine & Beer

Private Cape Winelands from Stellenbosch OR Franschhoek OR Paarl

8 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day Cape Winelands experience
  • 02 Visit Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch
  • 03 Sample around 16 wines across 3 vineyards
  • 04 Optional wine and cheese pairing at Fairview
  • 05 Flexible itinerary tailored to your palate and interests
  • 06 Scenic drives through valleys, mountains, and historic towns
  • 07 Stellenbosch city touring included
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town and surrounding Winelands areas

Discover the Cape Winelands on a private full-day tour through the celebrated wine regions of Franschhoek, Paarl, and Stellenbosch. Designed for individual travellers, couples, or friends, this flexible experience combines vineyard visits, wine tastings, and scenic drives through some of South Africa’s most beautiful valleys and historic towns.

Enjoy the freedom to follow recommended estates or tailor the day to your own palate, with opportunities to sample around 16 wines across 3 vineyards. Along the way, take in city touring in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, pass notable landmarks, and, on request, arrange lunch at a vineyard with spectacular views. Optional pairings such as cheese, chocolate, or biltong can also be arranged.

This tour is also a great choice for non-tasters, with plenty of sightseeing and scenic routes through mountains, valleys, and charming Winelands towns.

Enjoy the freedom to follow recommended estates or tailor the day to your own palate, with opportunities to sample around 16 wines across 3 vineyards.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Itinerary

This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Franschhoek Cellar, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Tasting on an estate in the Franschhoek Valley will be conducted - 5 wines.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Winelands Estate

Sample excellent wines in the Paarl Region.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Drive by as part of Stellenbosch City Tour

Stop At: Stellenbosch Wine Route Visitor Information Centre, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Sampling 5 different wines in this region.

Duration: 45 minutes

Pass By: Oom Samie Se Winkel, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Drive along the oldest street in Stellenbosch and see this very old General Store 

Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suider Paarl, Paarl, Western Cape

Tasting wine paired with 6 different cheeses on this estate is an option.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: The Huguenot Memorial Monument, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Pass this monument and learn about the contribution of the French Huguenots to the wine industry in South Africa

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: The Stellenbosch Village Museum, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Pass this museum consisting of 4 houses depicting different periods in time while doing a City of Stellenbosch tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Cape Town. 4 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Chilled bottled water
  • Live commentary on board
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by luxury sedan or air-conditioned minivan.

What's Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch(Own account)
  • Tasting fees budget around 10 USD per tasting per vineyard for 5 different wines per vineyard.

Know before you go

  • WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • No tours on Good Friday, Christmas and New Years day,
  • Pickup at 09h30. All vineyards close around 17h00 with last tasting commencing at 16h15.
  • THIS IS A PRIVATE TOUR.
  • Minimum 2 pax and Maximum 7 but bigger groups traveling together will also be accommodated.
  • RATES PER PERSON.
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • Final confirmation can also be per email to
  • Pickup and drop off at any accommodation establishment in and around Paarl Stellenbosch Franschhoek and the Cape Winelands as well as Cape Town if requested.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Cape Town.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Cape Town..

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