Discover and experience the unmistakable beauty of the Cape winelands on this full day wine and cheese tasting tour. Visit 3 wine estates from the region of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek for the most wonderful day tasting a selection of locally produced wine and cheese.
Journey through South Africa’s Boland region, where wine tours offer an intoxicating blend of stunning landscapes and world-class vintages. Discover the illustrious estates of Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek, each boasting unique flavors and rich histories. Relish the crisp Sauvignon Blancs at Tokara, savor the robust Cabernet Sauvignons at Rust en Vrede, and indulge in the exquisite Méthode Cap Classique at Boschendal. Wine Estates vary from tour to tour to highlight the diverse nature of our wine region. These tours tantalize the palate and provide an immersive experience in the heart of South African wine country. Cheers to unforgettable moments and exceptional wines! 🍷
After collection from your hotel, we leave the city and head along the N1 motorway to visit the Afrikaans Taal Monument on the outskirts of Paarl.
Next we stop at the entrance of the Victor Verster Prison from which Nelson Mandela was released from detention. A scenic drive is taken to the Franschhoek Valley to visit the memorial to the French Huguenots, and then we call on one of the many fine wine estates in the region.
A cellar tour and a tasting of “the nectar of the gods” are included. Cross the Helshoogte Pass (Hell’s Heights) and descend into historic Stellenbosch, centre of learning, rugby and the wine industry. We stop for lunch (own account) washed down with local wines. After a short-guided tour of the second oldest South African town a unique shopping experience awaits you at Oom Samie se Winkel (Uncle Sam’s Shop). The tour terminates at your hotel again in the late afternoon.
