Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands Tour: Customizable Guided Trip in the Cape Winelands
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Stellenbosch

Embark on a comfortable and self-paced journey through the Cape winelands with our industry experts. If you want to tweak the itinerary to match your preference, our well-informed guides are all set to help you and provide suitable advice. We assure you of immaculate vehicles and highly professional guides.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Jordan Wine Estate - Embark on an unforgettable tour to Cape town’s wine country region. Depending on your pick up location in relation to Stellenbosch town, this epic journey will most likely begin with a visit to the over 300 year old Jordan Wine estate. Graced by modern buildings, Jordan wine estate creates a bold fusion of old and new. The fermented barrels were made according to the Classic burgundy methods and separate barrel cellars are designed for Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz were the wine matures and undergo malolactic fermentation in Bordeaux shaped barrels.
  • Stellenbosch - Before venturing into the second wine experience venue, an exploration of the historic town of Stellenbosch will be on the cards. Best explored on foot, the quaint and compressed town of Stellenbosch gives one a nostalgic sense of a bygone era. Endemic Cape Dutch style buildings flows parallel to the leafy streets and over a 150 year old water furrows. Old and new shops trade in art, antiques, jewelry and carved wood.
  • Lanzerac Wine Estate - After the quick exploration of Stellenbosch town, the next stop will be at Lanzerac wine estate. Built on a 200 hectares farm, the estate is a mixture of a wine cellar, body spa, fine restaurant, farm shop and a splendid hotel. Lanzerac wine estate were also the first farm to bottle Pinotage, a South African wine made from the only South African grape variety and do continue to make award winning wines. Guest will have the pleasure to taste a set of wine from the farm’s tier of 3 different ranges.
  • Delaire Graff Estate - From Lanzerac, the journey will go via the hilly and winding Helshoogte pass to the jewel of the winelands, Delaire graff wine estate. A gem of an estate sitting on the eastern slops of the Boatmansekop mountain and facing the rugged Drakensberg mountains. Unlike the nostalgic Lanzerac wine estate of the 1690s,Delaire graff combines modern buildings and stunning contemporary art pieces hanging on the walls. A jewelry shop within the the estate rubs shoulders with world class Delaire graff restaurant and the Asian cuisine Indoschine restaurant. Here guest will be treated with an hour and a half to have lunch at own expense before the journey takes a turn for another different experience.
  • Franschhoek - After lunch, the journey will take us via the historic town of Pniel to the one street town of Franschhoek. A great many farmers hailing from France in the 1680s were granted land here to grow vineyards and thus the town became known as Franschhoek and meaning the French’s corner. Surrounded by mountains and manicured vineyards on all sides, Franschhoek gives one a beautiful co-relation of nature and man’s work. The beautifully done Leeu estate consisting of art galleries, hotel and restaurants leaves one with a silent cry of wanting to stay here for much longer. Should guest be willing to jump off the vehicle and explore the shops, this town would not disappoint. Same as in Stellenbosch, here one may find art stores, jewelry stores, fine leather stores, clothing stores or even fine chocolate factories!
  • Mont Rochelle - The last wine experience venue before heading back to Cape town would be at the Richard Branson owned Mont Rochelle estate. Cultivating in various varieties from red to whites, an excellent range to choose from will be offered.
  • Groot Drakenstein Prison - This is were Nelson Mandela made his famous long walk to freedom for the last time when he was released from prison on the 11th of February 1990 after 27 years of imprisonment. You will have an opportunity to stop by and take pictures with the lifetime sized bronze statue of this great man with his fist clenched into the air.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Complimentary bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity (optional)
  • Wine tasting fees (Unless if option selected)
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
Location
Stellenbosch
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Tina_s
Mar 10, 2024
Great day out! - Fabulous day visiting several wineries. Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable, friendly and an all round nice guy. Small group for the more personal experience. We added two friends on last minute and communication was great and swift. Thank you.
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Gay_a
Mar 10, 2024
The best wine tour - From the moment we were picked up we knew this was going to be a great day. Our guide Rodney was friendly, humourus and knowledgeable which made the day. The tour content is really good and we would fully recommend it to others.
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Alex_g
Mar 1, 2024
Epic - Rodney our guide was an absolute hero, way above par. Great local knowledge, even way outside of the wine region. The tour was well organised and we learnt and drank allot. Rodney couldn’t have done more to improve the day!!!
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Carol_w
Feb 22, 2024
Beautiful winelands - Avril was our guide for this tour. We were picked up from the port after a cruise and taken to two beautiful wineries and at our request, one craft beer brewery which we really enjoyed. We also had time in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek which are lovely towns as well as other places along the way. Avril was a great guide, easily understood and the vehicle was very clean and comfortable.
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Sheree
Jan 2, 2024
Wine not try it with the chocolate! - This was a lovely experience. Thank you to our tour guide Peter who really took the time to look after us and make sure we were well taken care of at each stop. My only advice is make sure you have a big breakfast in the morning and pack snacks, the restaurants are a little slow at getting food out and it wasn't possible to order a meal especially if you want to enjoy the full benefit of each wine stop! Lanzerac was a favourite and we would definitely recommend the chocolate pairing option!
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Elizabeth_s
Nov 27, 2023
Beautiful scenery and outstanding wine experience. - Our guide Anthea was exceptional - flexible with the itinerary but able to also suggest the best locations to visit. Plenty of time to walk the streets of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek as well as enjoy excellent and stunning wineries. The scenery in this area is truly beautiful. Lovely vehicle was provided and Anthea’s knowledge and friendliness capped off a wonderful tour. I would highly recommend this trip.
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Olgayan
Nov 27, 2023
Nice day - Beautiful towns. Had a good time. Our driver Jean Paul was very polite and accommodating, did everything to make us happy.
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Rachelgh4389ri
Sep 3, 2023
Private winery tour, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - Avril picked us up from our hotel, made suggestions for our itinerary, and was a wealth of information about the area during our drive. The wineries we visited (Spier, Franschhoek Cellar, and Boschendal) were beautiful and the scenery was amazing. On Avril's suggestion, we spent about an hour in the town of Stellenbosch which was lovely. Recommendations: sit outside if the weather is nice. Get the wine pairings! We had a cheese and fruit platter at Spier, Cheese and wine pairings and Franschhoek Cellar, and wine and chocolate pairings at Boschendal. Some of the wineries sell bags with styrofoam padding that allow you to check 6 bottles of wine on your flight home. We did this and all of our wine made it home intact!
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Fearless04701645340
Aug 8, 2023
Sublime - The trip was worth it. I took many photos and videos of the scenic view of the Cape. I had the best tour driver. It was very informative and educational. I'd like to do it all over again.
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Lisa
Jun 9, 2023
A MUST DO! BEST DAY EVER! - Joseph was an amazing driver and guide. My daughter and I had the most amazing time wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. I arranged the tour with Xavier. I provided him a list of where we wanted to go. Joseph exceeded that list. He took us everywhere we wanted to go and more. We had an amazing lunch. He showed up on time and even went over the time taking us to Tokara as a final added stop! I would highly recommend this company. Prompt communication and no worries or hassles. I used them for the Peninsula too the day before. Thank you very much for a great couple of days in Cape Town and the Winelands. The best day of our trip was the Winelands tour! Xavier and Joseph, keep doing what you are doing. I give you on a scale of 1-10 an 11! THANK YOU!
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