Stellenbosch Franschhoek Full-Day Tour with Cheese Tasting Discount Tickets

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Overview

If you are a wine lover , you cannot visit Cape Town and leave without doing wine tasting. This tour is for taste buds and your total relaxation. You can taste and drink as much wine as you like coz we have your back.. We head north from Cape Town leaving Table Mountain behind but approaching a range of beautiful mountains in the Stellenbosch and Franschoek Winelands. We drive you through scenic vegetable and mostly grape fields. You be captivated also by the natural wild flowers and pine tree drive ways. You will want to stop and take pictures because of the rare views. We take you to three most famous vineyards of the about more than 53 vineyards in the region. Each vineyard has its own unique wines and pairing from cheese, dry meat (biltong)bread and chocolate. Each vineyard presents itself differently in its wine products. We will drive through the beautiful towns of Stellenbosch and Franschoek and enjoy wines of Spier,Delaiŕe Graff and Rickety bridge or Franschoek cellar.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

WE meet at 35 Long Street or any place within the city of Cape Town centre . Please keep your cell on on calls and whatsapp . Our guide will always have a name on the left hand written on a colorful South African official guiding badge

Pickup Information

We pick up travelers from the hotel lobby

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Stellenbosch
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 mins
2. Bergkelder
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: 60 mins
3. Franschhoek
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 mins
4. Dieu Donne Vineyards & Tasting Room
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: 60 mins
5. Franschhoek
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: 120 mins

Inclusion

Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour

Opportunity to buy wine

Registered and Accredited Tourist Guide

Bottled water

In-vehicle air conditioning

Exclusion

Lunch

Wine tasting fees up to R80pp per winery

Gratuities

All entry to wineries is free . Travelers only pay for tasting and buying wines

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Ordain Hove

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