1-Day Cape Winelands Wine Tour with Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

1 Day Round trip from your accommodation in Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the renowned wine regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
02 Enjoy a premium wine tasting experience overlooking vineyard-covered valleys
03 Have lunch at a high-elevation Franschhoek vineyard with mountain views
04 Try wine pairing options ranging from sweet to savory

Discover the Cape Winelands, internationally renowned for dramatic mountain backdrops, centuries of winemaking heritage, and a world-class culinary scene. Explore this celebrated wine-producing region of South Africa, famous for classic varietals, including the unique red varietal Pinotage. Enjoy a proposed private wine tour that visits vineyards independently, without using the wine tram, and includes time in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for premium tastings, scenic valley views, and lunch at a high-elevation vineyard.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek

Languages Afrikaans

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cape Town to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Wine Tour

Collection - 09:00: Collection from your accommodation in Cape Town.
Arrival - 10:00: Arrive in Stellenbosch at the first vineyard, where beautiful views of the valley overlook the vineyards as you enjoy a premium wine tasting experience.
Lunch - 12:15: Lunch at the second vineyard, located in Franschhoek. This vineyard sits at a high elevation with views of the mountains and the Franschhoek valley.
Wine tasting - 13:30: Continue to a third vineyard in Franschhoek for another wine tasting, with equally great views of the mountains and vineyards.
Wine tasting - 15:00: Visit the fourth vineyard for a wine tasting, with wine pairing options from sweet to savory.
Return - 16:30: Return to your accommodation in Cape Town.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from your accommodation in Cape Town 3 cities · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Private transportation with an English-speaking driver-guide
Luxury air-conditioned vehicle
Passenger liability insurance
Bottled water
Transportation: Included

What's Not Included

Tasting fees
Lunch
Accommodation: Not included

What to bring

Sun hat and sunscreen if outside seating is preferred during good weather.

Know before you go

At the vineyards, clients can choose between various wine tasting options, from entry-level to ultra-premium. Selected vineyards also offer interesting wine pairing options, from nougat to cheese to biltong, and it is recommended to pre-book these.

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