Full-Day Sightseeing & Wine Tour of Franschoek & Stellenbosch
Highlights
Cape Town, Franschoek, Stellenbosch
winetour, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Be a wine sommelier for a day as you visit multiple vineyards and get to taste renowned South African wines accentuated by cheese. Find the roots of the South African wine industry that can be traced to the explorations of the Dutch East India Company, which established a supply station in what is now Cape Town. Learn the art & craft of winemaking, explore museums, monuments, institutions and churches during this full-day tour.
Itinerary
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Enjoy a wine tour of Franschoek & Stellenbosch
- Depart from your hotel and drive along N1 highway to the Fairview Wine Estate, famous for its outstanding cheese and wines. The estate is located on the slopes of Paarl mountains and enjoy the spectacular view from there.
- Take your time and choose from the best wines and cheeses with help from the sommelier.
- Stop at the Glen Carlou Wine Estate next and walk around the vineyards to learn about the soil types and grapes.
- Proceed to the historic town of Franschhoek and explore the old buildings, a church and the famous Huguenot Monument.
- Drive to the La Petite Colombe Restaurant for lunch or any other place of your choice.
- Head to Stellenbosch (30 minutes drive), the second oldest town in South Africa, to explore the Stellenbosch University, Museum and the old Dutch buildings.
- Make your way to Peter Falke Wines and enjoy their wines in the Peter Falke picnic garden.
Return to your hotel or get dropped off at the Cape Town city centre.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 4 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 2 | /person |
This is a private tour |