6-Day Cape Winelands Wine Tour with Your Choice of Scenic Routes
About This Tour
Visit the Cape Winelands, one of the world's most picturesque and aesthetically pleasing destinations, known for its breathtaking views, beautiful lush green va...
Duration: 6 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, Hermanus, Robertson, Paarl · Languages: Afrikaans, English
Know before you go: No wine tasting is permitted for anyone under 18 years of age. Entry for children from 2-12 years of age is at half price. Children from 0-2 years can enter free of charge.; We cannot guarantee the availability and schedule of third-party operators. We reserve the right to utilize the services of an alternative service provider.; Please check when booking whether your pick-up and drop-off points are free of charge.; Please note that we cannot guarantee any specific animal sightings or interaction with animals, as these animals are in their natural habitat and are wild. This also applies to any product where we advertise interaction with animals in conservation projects.; We reserve the right to terminate tour services if children are not behaving properly or are causing a disturbance.; Entrance fees charged by third-party service providers may apply for children under 12 years.; In order to qualify for children's rates, when children's rates are available, the child must be accompanied on the tour by 2 adults.; Children under 8 years of age are only permitted on game drives on a private tour and on certain tours, at our discretion and that of third-party service providers.; Keep a warm jumper with you at all times. Cape Town is known to have four seasons in one day.; The drive via Chapman's Peak is subject to the road being open. Should this not be the case, we will take the alternate route via Constantia Nek and Ou Kaapse Weg.
About Robertson
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What's Included
- 2 wine-tasting experiences
- Transportation between sites
- Qualified tour guide for the day
- Museum entrance
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Drinks
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Tailor-Made Cape Winelands Experience
Whether you prefer to taste some of the world's most delectable wines, sample local cuisine, or visit South African attractions, these exclusive, personalized tours are customized to meet your individual needs. The Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek regions are all popular stops, offering a range of fine dining, wine tasting, museum visits, art gallery exploration, and spectacular scenery. For a unique dining experience, the well-renowned Boschendal Wine Estate has fantastic picnic facilities under the stone pines, with the option of a wine and food pairing with a pairing specialist. This is a fun and entertaining way to experience this culture firsthand and a great way to spend the afternoon. A staff outing to the wine region is the perfect way for teams to bond. We offer wine tastings as well as various team-building activities for larger groups.
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2Day 02
Discover the Stellenbosch Wine Route
The Stellenbosch Wine Route, set in the heart of the Cape Winelands, is the second-oldest wine region in South Africa, with more than 300 wine estates. It can be divided into different routes: Bottelary Hills, Devon Valley Vines, Helderberg, and Simonsberg. Experience this historical, multicultural town by enjoying a tailor-made tour through one of the Western Cape's biggest attractions. Stellenbosch is a premier tourist and wine destination, generally characterized by its hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters, which are perfectly suited to growing wine grapes. Traditionally famous for its crisp white wines, Stellenbosch winemakers have also made significant progress in producing beautiful, quality red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz, as well as delicious blends. Well-known wine estates include Simonsig, Hartenberg, Kleine Zalze, Warwick, and Rust en Vrede Wine Estates, among many other top-quality estates in the Cape Winelands region.
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3Day 03
Explore the Robertson Wine Route
The Robertson Wine Route is situated in the heart of Route 62 and is only a 1.5-hour drive from Cape Town. The area is known as the longest wine route in the country, with more than 50 award-winning wineries, as well as strikingly beautiful tourist attractions and exciting outdoor activities. The area is surrounded by the Breede River Valley mountains, where you can end the day by appreciating a remarkable sunset cruise along the river. Cruises can be arranged for groups or private parties and need to be booked in advance. To avoid rushing your experience, you can make an overnight stopover in Robertson as part of your Garden Route Tour, as it is conveniently situated on the R-62, which is used to get to Oudtshoorn. Luxury accommodation can be booked on local farms, at bed and breakfasts, or in 5-star hotels.
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4Day 04
Enjoy the Durbanville Wine Route
The Durbanville Wine Route is close to the Mother City and around 20 km north of Cape Town. The wine valley consists of nine popular wineries, all famous for their wide variety of fruit-driven wines, including crisp Sauvignon Blancs, thanks to the area's moderately cool climate. Bloemendal, Durbanville Hills, Meerendal, Hillcrest, and De Grendal are just a few of the names in this award-winning wine region. Each winery is complemented by some of the best fine dining restaurants and rustic country kitchens, so you can make a full day of it. Guided tours are arranged for individuals as well as small and large groups. However, prior booking is essential.
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5Day 05
Visit the Hermanus Wine Route
The Hermanus Wine Route is also known as the Walker Bay Wine District. It is centred around the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, encompassing the town and extending up to 30 km west to Elgin and Grabouw. The region is known for its 15 wineries, which grow small amounts of premium-quality grapes and produce unique wines. The estates are typically famous for their lighter, medium-bodied, fruit-forward red Pinot Noir wines, due to the climate being strongly influenced by the cold Atlantic Ocean that brushes in from Cape Town and brings a fresh breeze to cool the grapes grown in this area. Hermanus, internationally known as a whale-watching hotspot, is also home to top boutique hotels such as Birkenhead House and B&Bs, where overnight accommodation can be pre-booked, allowing you to linger in this area.
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6Day 06
Uncover the Beauty of Elgin Valley
Elgin Valley, situated just above the Hottentots Holland Mountain range, is a magical, Canadian-looking landscape at the start of a vast apple, olive, pear, and wheat-growing area. Here, high mountain peaks, pretty lakes, and countless commercial pine forests sit in perfect juxtaposition. In addition to all the fruit farms, some of the country's most elegant Sauvignon Blanc wines and some of the best Pinotage wines originate from this area. Instead of the usual Paarl-Franschhoek-Stellenbosch tourist route, why not be adventurous and let us show you some quiet wineries unexplored by the mass market? From fine dining experiences to outdoor adventures, you will be guided through these magnificent, breathtaking wine regions, where you will discover the true beauty South Africa has to offer and the finest wines the world has ever tasted.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Cape Town, South Africa · Tour start: Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
