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7 Day Winelands and Garden Route Tour (Code T22)
 
view of the cape winelands
  • This South African Tour to the Winelands and the Garden Route is private and can start on any date specified by clients. Guests are met at any location of their choice in Cape Town and are returned there upon completion of the tour.The tour is guided.
  • The itinerary can be customized to suit your specific requirements. Properties can be exchanged to influence the price of this South African Tour.
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  • Tour Starting Point : Cape Town
  • Tour Ending Point: Cape Town
  • Price : Below the detailed itinerary


Detailed Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Winelands - Franschhoek

Before reaching Stellenbosch guests will visit the Vergelegen Wine Estate. The estate was laid out in 1700 by Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Vergelegen's Cape Dutch house, gardens and winery offers a unique look back into the 18th century.  Interesting features of a visit can include a trip up the mountain to the winery plant and a walk under the vast Camphor laurels planted by Willem van der Stel in about 1705. The winery is uniquely shaped in an octagon form that is mirrored on the vineyard's labels.

Stellenbosch became known as The City of Oaks due to the large number of oak trees that were planted to line the street. The Dutch immigrants that settled in the town were skilled in hydraulic engineering and they devised a system of furrows to direct water from the Eerste River in the vicinity of Thibault Street through the town along van Riebeeck Street to Mill Street where a mill was erected. Soon after the first settlers arrived, especially the French Huguenots, grapes were planted in the fertile valleys around Stellenbosch and soon it became the center of the South African wine industry. Guests will visit the Bergkelder where they will be taken on a tour of the cellar carved inside the mountain and will taste some white and red wines. From Stellenbosch a short drive takes guests to Franschhoek.

Overnight: Rusthof Meals: None

Day 2: Winelands - Franschhoek
Nestled between two towering mountains in the beautiful Cape Winelands, lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley.  The valley was originally settled in 1688 by French Huguenot refugees in a valley called Olifantshoek so named because of the vast herds of elephants that roamed the area. The name of the area soon changed to Franschhoek, with many of the settlers naming their new farms after the areas in France from which they came. La Motte, La Cotte, Cabrière, Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donné and La Dauphine. Most of these farms retained their original farm houses and have grown into renowned wineries. Guests will sample wines at some of these wine estates. Guests will visit the The Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek. The Monument is dedicated to the cultural influences that Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Franschhoek is known for some of the top restaurants in the country and this, together with the strong wine culture and pristine natural and architectural beauty has made Franschhoek into what many describe as the "food and wine capital" of South Africa.
Overnight: Rusthof Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Little Karoo
From Franschhoek guests travel to the town of Robertson. Situated in the fertile Robertson Valley, farming and wagon building were the town's original industries. Robertson subsequently became famous for its ostrich farming, but this industry collapsed as well shortly after World War I and thus the farmers of the area switched to wine and fruit farming. Later, several successful racehorse stud farms were founded. The wine industry in Robertson has grown from less than 25 cellars to more than 50 registered wine cellars as of today. There are a number of wine cellars that receive the highest awards both locally and internationally every year. Robertson wine cellars include Graham Beck, Springfield, Bon Cap, Majors Hill and the Excelsior Estate. Guests will visit one of these wine estates. A few kilometers out of town a dirt road leads to the Sheilam Cactus Gardens, sometimes know as Little Mexico. It is home of about 3000 of the weirdest and most interesting exotic cactus plants.  Guests will make their way to the towns of Ashton, Barrydale, Ladismith and Calitzdorp before reaching the “capitol” of the land of ostriches, Oudtshoorn.
Overnight: Adley House Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Little Karoo
A two hours drive will bring guests to the turn-off to Gamkaskloof (“the Hell”). Guests will marvel at the mountain vistas, the rock formations, the clear mountain air as well as the vegetation ranging from fynbos to Karoo succulents as one descends into the valley. The valley floor is covered with dense riverine shrubs, thorn trees and the spectacular "Klapperbos". At the bottom of the Kloof the road winds through the dense riverine bush, passing charming historical houses, the only kiosk and restaurant, until one reaches the Gamkas River crossing. Nomadic farmers ended their wandering in the a valley and originally 16 small farms were occupied, and the owners, shut in by the mountains became self-dependent, living entirely on the produce of their farms, making their own clothes and indulging in their one luxury – a potent alcoholic beverage made from wild honey. In 1962 a hair-raising road was built into the valley, opening up this once lost valley to the outside world. All the original families left the valley in recent years and plans are there to establish the area as a National Park. Guests will return to Oudtshoorn via Prince Albert and the Meiring’s Poort Pass offering a fine round trip.
Overnight: Adley House Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Garden Route - Knysna
Guests will visit a local Ostrich Farm before they leave the Little Karoo behind as they cross the Outeniqua Mountains reaching the town of George. The visit to the Ostrich Farm will provide insight into the industry that once boomed in the early 20th century. From George an hour or so drive will bring guests to the coastal town of Knysna. The road between George and Knysna will offer guests spectacular scenery as the road travels through Wilderness and Sedgefield crossing various rivers flowing out into the ocean after the long journey which started inland. The afternoon will be spent exploring the town with a sunset cruise on the Johan Benn, Knysna's only luxury pleasure cruise offering guests an experience not to be missed. Share the stories of the legendary pilot of a by-gone shipping era on a relaxing and comfortable trip to the Knysna Heads.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow Meals: Breakfast

Day 6: Garden Route - Knysna
Plettenberg Bay is home to Monkeyland and the Birds of Eden Sanctuary. Monkeyland is the world’s first free roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary and aims to create awareness about the plight of primates and to show with a greater understanding of our primate cousins, we can all live in harmony. The Birds of Eden is the world’s largest dome spanning two hectares over a gorge of indigenous forest. The sanctuary has its own mysterious ruin, which incorporates a walk-behind waterfall and the sanctuary’s dome incorporates the ability to synthesize thunder and create short spells of rain from an irrigation system in the dome structure. Roofed viewpoints within the gorge have been erected for use during these brief rain storms. Like Monkeyland, Birds of Eden boasts its own canopy walk. The afternoon will be spent relaxing at one of the areas fine beaches.
Overnight: Knysna Hollow Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Departure
After an early breakfast guests will slowly make their way back to Cape Town via the National Highway. During the boom years of ostrich farming Mossel Bay was a major export port of ostrich feathers and products to Europe and the USA. Guests will visit the Bartholomew Dias Museum which marks the spot of the historical landing of Dias and a 500 year old Post Office Tree. The Maritime Museum houses a replica of the caravel on which Dias arrived. The caravel arrived in Mossel Bay in 1987, a gift from the Government of Portugal. Another highlight is a map of Mossel Bay produced by early Dutch sailor, Cornelius de Houtman in 1595. Guests will travel through Swellendam before descending the St Lowery’s Pass and reaching South Africa’s “Mother City” – Cape Town. Guests will be dropped at any location in the Cape Town region.
Overnight: None Meals: Breakfast
   
African Sky has been conducting quality South Africa Tours and African Tours for more than 10 years. We offer both luxury tours as well as family tours in South Africa and Southern Africa. If none of our standard South African Tour itineraries meet with your approval, we will gladly tailor make a tour to suit your requirements.
   
Price List: 7 Day Winelands and Garden Route Tour (Code T22)
10 October 2008 to 30 April 2009
  2 Pax 3 Pax 4 -6 Pax 7 and More
Per Person Sharing
15421
13007
12070
10079
Per Single Person
17603
15188
14251
12260
01 May 2009 to 31 August 2009
  2 Pax 3 Pax 4 -6 Pax 7 and More
Per Person Sharing
14740
12325
11388
9397
Per Single Person
16122
13707
12770
10779
01 September 2009 to 15 December 2009
  2 Pax 3 Pax 4 -6 Pax 7 and More
Per Person Sharing
15421
13007
12070
10079
Per Single Person
17603
15188
14251
12260
These South African Tour prices to the Winelands and the Garden Route are quoted in South African Rand and are quoted per person. We can quote you in any currency of your choice. Bookings confirmed with a deposit more than six months in advance are subject to a discount of 5%
Winelands and Garden Route Tour Prices Include
Winelands and Garden Route Tour Prices Exclude
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Regional flights as specified
  • Services of a registered guide
  • Meals as specified
  • Tourism Levy
  • Applicable Taxes
  • Land Transportation
  • Activities and Entrance Fees as specified


  • International Airfare
  • Personal and Medical Insurance
  • Activities not specifically stated in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Meals not specifically stated in the itinerary.
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