South Africa · Wine & Beer

9-Hour Cape Winelands Wine Tour with Stellenbosch and Franschhoek

9 Hours Round trip from Cape Town Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy wine tasting in the Cape Winelands without worrying about driving
02 Explore Stellenbosch's historic centre on a guided walk among Cape Dutch architecture
03 Take in the stunning mountain and vineyard scenery of Franschhoek Valley
04 Taste a variety of wines with cheese, chocolate, and biltong pairings
05 Visit wine estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl

Explore South Africa's wine-producing hub on a guided journey through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl without worrying about driving. Visit several wine estates, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy tastings across the Cape Winelands, including pairings with cheese, chocolate, and biltong. The experience also includes a guided walk through historic Stellenbosch and time to soak up the character of Franschhoek's picturesque village setting.

Explore Stellenbosch, also known as the "City of Oaks," where giant oak trees shade streets lined with picturesque cafes, boutiques, and art galleries.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Paarl

Languages English, French, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Journey into Cape Town's Wine Country

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

Day 02

Morning Tasting at Simonsig Estate

Visit Simonsig Estate, where you will enjoy a morning cellar tour and wine tasting with a cheese platter.

Day 03

Historic Walk Through Stellenbosch

Explore Stellenbosch, also known as the "City of Oaks," where giant oak trees shade streets lined with picturesque cafes, boutiques, and art galleries. Admire Cape Dutch architecture dating back to South Africa's Dutch colonial history as your guide leads you on a walking tour of the historic town.

Day 04

Scenic Franschhoek Valley

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, wine shops, and architecture dating back to the time of the Huguenots.

Day 05

Wine Tasting and Free Time in Franschhoek

Enjoy another included wine tasting at Franschhoek Cellar. Guests will also have time to explore the picturesque village after lunch.

Day 06

Photo Stop at Drakenstein Prison

Stop for photos at 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, he was moved to the then Victor Verster Prison on 9 December 1988, where he lived 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 spent another 14 months at Victor Verster, now called Drakenstein Prison, until his release on 11 February 1990. On the day of his release, reporters from around the world surrounded the prison, giving it worldwide publicity.

Day 07