Stellenbosch Franschhoek Full-Day Tour with Cheese Tasting

Cape Town, South Africa
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This is an exceptional tour in Cape Town and is one of the most relaxed tour. It takes travelers to three of the most popular wine regions in Cape Town. There is a lot to learn from this tour that includes history of the coming of the French Huguenots who brought the culture of wine making from France.

It is a tour that also brings travelers to the amazing landscape of the Cape and the wineries. Travelers learn the different methods of wine production specifically to South Africa, its climate and soil texture. There are countless photo opportunities on this tour.

Travelers enjoy an out door visit with a high level of interaction with the locals and also sample South African hospitality. There is food to enjoy and taste different cheeses, delicatessen and bakery products. This tour also visits the last prison where Nelson Mandela was released. There is also amazing sightseeing on this tour.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

Take a walk in this beautiful town established after the arrival of the Dutch settlers. Look out for the canals lining the streets and the up market restaurants.

Art and craft shops also form part of the attraction with art galleries all over. Explore this vibrant town full of international university students and a favorite for volunteers and interns.

Take a walk in the local park where locals hang out for picnics. Visit the landmark buildings like the town hall and the municipal offices.Visit the village museum and learn how those who shaped the history used to live in this town.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bergkelder, Adam Tas Rd, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa

Visit this popular winery which is one of the oldest in the country. Take an amazing 1 hour tour of the cellar which is the biggest in the country. Explore this cellar dug under a mountain while you taste some of the best wines South Africa have to offer.

Visit the wine museum and see the old wine producing equipment. See the old packaging and the production methods used way back by the pioneers of wine producers in South Africa.

This is a great photo opportunity in this museum. Choose the best of the wines on offer and buy direct from the winery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape

Take a walk in this pretty town which is voted the Gourmet town of South Africa every year. Explore the streets lined with upmarket candle lit restaurants.

Shop for art and craft in the several curio shops lining the main road. Take a walk on the art and craft market where there is a wide range of stalls to choose from.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Dieu Donne Vineyards & Tasting Room, 45 Off R, Franschhoek 7690 South Africa

Visit this picturesque winery nestled on the steep slopes of the Franschoek mountains. Perched in this attractive location this winery makes for wonderful summer picnics and lounging on the grass with a glass of wine and a cheese platter.

The views from the top down the valley are simply jaw dropping and also makes for a tantalizing photo opportunity. Visit the restaurant which is cellar styled with amazing views of the valley.

This is a heaven on earth with a charming landscape of dramatic mountains and rolling valleys. Take a selfie from the top with your back to the valley.

Taste some of the award wining wines that includes cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa

This is a top winery on the itinerary. A visit to this winery brings travelers to one of the best wineries in Cape Town. Take a walk in the vineyards and view the valley towards the city.

Nestled at the foot of the iconic Paarl Rock - one of the 2 single largest rock outcrops in the world. Taste some of the best wines in South Africa. Learn how to pair wine and cheese. Learn how to order certain wines for specific functions from the wine masters.
Go on cheese tasting ranging from goat cheese to cow cheese.

Visit the bakery full of tasty products. The delicatessen section is full to the bream. Included in this winery is a wide range of dried meat - beef jerky being the most popular.

Duration: 2 hours

Inclusions

  • Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide
  • Opportunity to buy wine
  • Bottled water

Exclusions

  • Lunch
  • Wine tasting fees up to R80pp per winery
  • Gratuities
  • Entry fees to the Bergkelder Winery up to R80 per adult

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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