Itinerary

1. Stellenbosch

   
   

   Boasting nearly 200 wine and grape producers, Stellenbosch was the first region to establish a formal route among the wineries—a route which has gone on to become one of the country’s six most popular tourist destinations.148 wine farms adorn the vine-covered landscape, many of them historical farms with achingly beautiful Cape Dutch manors houses, gardens, hotels, and fine-dining restaurants.  

   
   
   

2. Paarl

   
   

   Less than an hour from Cape Town lies Paarl, the pearl of the Western Cape.An area steeped in the country’s history, Paarl is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and has a rich cultural heritage.The town has many examples of Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Cape Dutch buildings along Main Street as well as a number of restaurants and coffee shops.  

   
   
   

3. Franschhoek

   
   

   Franschhoek is another wine route with outrageously beautiful landscapes.With many of the wine farms sharing a French Huguenot heritage, expect to find enormous French influence here.The Champagne-inspired sparkling “Cap Classique” is the star of this show.The gorgeously quaint village of Franschhoek abounds with art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and boutique hotels.