Cape Winelands Tour - 3 Days (CT8)
The Cape Winelands Tour is a South African Tour which departs from Cape Town and focuses on our countries primary wine producing region, located around the town's of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. The tour is private and guests can be met at any location of their choice in Cape Town.
The focus of this tour is on experiencing the Boland region in general and on getting an insight into wine and wine making in South Africa. You will have the opportunity to sample a large variety of different cultivars one of which is sure to appeal to your palette.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Winelands
Guests are met at any location of their choice in Cape Town from where the tour travels to the Town of Somerset West located at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. Here a visit is made to Vergelegen. The estate is one of South Africa's oldest wineries in a magnificent setting that enjoys views of the surrounding mountain ranges as well as False Bay in the distance. Guests enjoy a tour of the cellars as well as a short introduction to the wine making process followed by tasting some of South Africa's finest wines. The tour then makes its way to the Town of Stellenbosch visiting one of the wine estates close to town. After spending time enjoying the quaint town of Stellenbosch the tour make its way to the overnight destination.
Overnight Exclusive Option: Lanzerac
Overnight Luxury Option: Le Franschhoek
Overnight Standard Option: Rusthof
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Winelands
Located in one of the most picturesque valleys of the Cape, the town of Franschhoek owes its existence to the first French settlers who worked the Drakenstein Valley. Some time is devoted to exploring the town and the memorial to the French Huguenots set in a lovely garden. Thereafter a visit is made to three of the fine wine estates in the Valley. These wine estates are all internationally renowned for their fine wines, and you will find all the noble cultivars and classic styles on show, from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Merlot.
Overnight Exclusive Option: Lanzerac
Overnight Luxury Option: Le Franschhoek
Overnight Standard Option: Rusthof
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 3: Departure
The cellars of the west coast around the town of Darling are the focus of the morning tour and you can sample some of the finest Chardonnay's, and Sauvignon Blanc's in this region of South Africa. The tour then makes its way back to Cape Town where guests are dropped off at any location of their choice after enjoying a memorable tour of the South African wine producing regions.
Overnight: None
Meals: Breakfast
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| Cape Town Tour Information: 3 Day Winelands Tour |
| Tour Price: |
Available on the Cape Town Tour Prices Page |
| Tour Starting Date: |
Any date specified by clients, this is a private tour |
| Tour Starting Point: |
Anywhere in Cape Town |
| Tour Ending Point: |
Anywhere in Cape Town |
| Flights Included: |
None |
| What is Included: |
Accommodation as specified in the Itinerary
Services of a registered guide
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Tourism levy
All applicable taxes
Land transportation in air conditioned vehicles
All activities and entrance fees to places mentioned in the itinerary
All park fees where applicable |
| What is Excluded: |
International airfare (to South Africa, and home)
Personal and medical insurance
Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
Drinks
Gratuities
Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary |
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