8-Hour Cape Town Wine Tasting Tour to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Go wine tasting without the worry of designating a driver
• 02 Visit top wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek
• 03 Enjoy wine tastings paired with cheese and biltong
• 04 See Drakenstein, the prison that once held Nelson Mandela

Explore the Cape Winelands without the hassle of driving as you visit top wine estates in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Enjoy tastings of various wines accompanied by cheeses and biltong, while also discovering the historic towns of the region. Along the way, see Drakenstein, the prison that once held Nelson Mandela, and take in the beautiful scenery of South Africa's celebrated wine country.

Along the way, see Drakenstein, the prison that once held Nelson Mandela, and take in the beautiful scenery of South Africa's celebrated wine country.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek

Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Cape Town Pickup and Cape Winelands Departure

• Shortly after pickup from your accommodation between 8:00 and 8:30 AM by a top-notch tour guide/driver in a shared minibus, we head off on an all-inclusive, full-day Cape Winelands tour to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, known as the American Express Wine Route of South Africa.
• Follow the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek wine route in all its splendour. You'll enjoy wine tasting at up to 4 carefully selected award-winning wine estates, with all wine-tasting fees included, as well as a main course lunch at one of these award-winning wine farms. We will pay for lunch for guests or travellers who booked the lunch option. If you did not book this option, lunch will be at your own expense.

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Day 02

Stellenbosch Town Orientation

• Upon our arrival in Stellenbosch, we will enjoy a town orientation tour. Stellenbosch is the second-oldest town in South Africa and home to more than 200 award-winning wine estates. Stellenbosch is also home to the renowned Stellenbosch University, which educates more than 27,000 students annually.

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Day 03

Premium Tasting at Delaire Graff Estate

• Our first wine-tasting stop will be at Delaire Graff Wine Estate. Known as the Jewel of the Cape Winelands, Delaire Graff is famous not only for its award-winning wines, but also for its spectacular views and Instagram-moment photo opportunities. Here, you will taste five premium wines from a choice of six wines. Your guide will help you capture the most beautiful Instagram photos. Delaire Graff is a luxury, modern wine estate. No winery in the entire region has the outside beauty of Delaire Graff - the best place to take photos for Facebook and Instagram.

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Day 04

Tokara Wine Estate Experience

• We will drive for 5 minutes from Delaire Graff Wine Estate to Tokara Wine Estate. Tokara prides itself on producing world-class red wines or cultivars such as Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as award-winning olive oil, all set against spectacular views in the Stellenbosch Winelands. Here, we will taste up to 4 carefully selected premium wines. Tokara is a luxury and modern wine estate.

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Day 05

Franschhoek and the French Huguenot Monument

• Our tour culminates with a drive through the town of Franschhoek, known as the food and wine capital of South Africa. It is home to some of the country's finest restaurants and wine estates. Learn about the French influence on the Cape Winelands and stop at the French Huguenot Monument for a photo opportunity.

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Day 06

Return to Cape Town

• From Franschhoek, we will return to Cape Town for drop-off at your accommodation in Cape Town.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Bottled water
• Entry/Admission - Delaire Graff Estate
• Entry/Admission - Tokara Wine Estate
• Entry/Admission - Delheim
• Entry/Admission - Fairview Wine and Cheese

What's Not Included

• Starter/entree and dessert are excluded and available at your own cost.
• Drinks and gratuities (optional)

Know before you go

• We are flexible for this tour and not restricted to it. Book and come as you are. We will take care of the rest. Kindly keep your travel documents with you at all times.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Waterfront, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa

Tour start

Cape Town, South Africa

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.