From Cape Town: Wine Route Day Tour Fullday Wine Tour

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ID: GYG419381-760482
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Country: South Africa

Duration: 08:00 hours


Description

Experience the Cape Winelands on this day tour. Follow the Cape wine route and see Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschoek. Explore, see historic sights, and enjoy wine tastings and lunch (not included).
Driving Northeast out of Cape Town, we will pass some of the most well known townships in South Africa. The first one Langa, is the oldest one in Cape Town. Compared to other squatter like townships in South Africa. Langa is well developed and has seen its local economy grow from strength to strength over the years.
Next we will pass the Cape Town International Airport. Known to be Africa's most award winning and safest Airport.
Then we will pass a township called Khayelitsha. In Xhosa it means 'our new home'. Measuring 10 square miles and inhabiting more than half a million people. Vast majority of her inhabitants works in town and is daily dependant on public transport.
As we drive off to the Cape Winelands region, we will pass The Cape Town Film Studios. The film industry grew rapidly in the lockdown. This is where The pirate carribean and Black Snails was shooted.
Next we continue to the town of Stellenbosch, known to be the second oldest colonial town in the country. Her architecture, water furrows and well over 300 old oka trees guves one a nostalgic feeling of a bygone era. Dorp street for example has the longest row of oldest buildings in the Southern Hemiphere.
Then we will pass the University of Stellenbosch. This is one of the Best universities in the country, because its where our winemakers study to become a wine maker.
Next you will enjoy your first winetasting at Delaire Graff. Known to be the Jewel of the Cape Winelands.
Next you will enjoy your second wine tasting at Tokara. They grow their own olives, and they reckon that it goes good with wine. Here you can do olive and wine tasting.
Then we will continue to the town of Franschoek meaning ' French Corner'. This is where the French used to settle in the 1800's when they fleed from prosecution because of their religion. Franschoek is also top for food in the country.
This is where we will stop for lunch.
Lastly you will do a wine tasting at Eikenhof. A Small winefarm inherited by the fourth generation. This is where you will have the privilege of meeting the farmer himself doing the tasting.
On our way back to Cape Town, we will stop at the Drakenstein Prison, where Nelson Mandela spend his last two years in prison.

Highlights

  • Take in Panoramic views of the vineyards
  • Explore the second oldest town in South Africa
  • Learn about the deep roots of the Cape Winelands.

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour will take place rain or shine
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Guest can wait for driver guide 10 minutes before departure time at the hotel lobby
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.