Description
Why not have a more relaxing time in the wine country by spending one night in Stellenbosch ( South Africas’ second oldest town in South Africa 1679 ) and soaking up the atmosphere of the quaint village known for its Cape Dutch Architecture, art galleries and award-winning restaurants!
This tour includes cheese, olive and chocolate tasting combined with a flexible wine tour itinerary on both days. If there is a certain wine you have tasted or perhaps you have heard of a wine estate that you would like to visit, we will tailor the tour to suit you. A relaxed, informal, informative tour that takes in wine, food and spectacular scenery of Mountain passes and vineyards….. a truly memorable experience!
Day 1
Franschhoek Wine Region
We collect you from your accommodation in Cape Town (with luggage) and transfer to the Franschhoek Wine Region where we start the day with a tasting at Anthonij Rupert Wine Estate. Here you will get to admire the magnificent views whilst tasting a great selection of award-winning wines on the veranda of the Historical Cape Dutch Manor House. Our next stop would be at La Motte Wine Estate, steeped in history with magnificent examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Beautiful setting!
We stop for lunch at the Deux Lions Restaurant situated next to a stream on La Bourgogne Farm ( Lunch is for your account )
Our final tasting is at the oldest Wine Estate in the Franschhoek valley, namely Boschendal Wine Estate Established in 1685 with great examples of Cape Dutch Architecture. A step back in time!
Overnight: Oude Werf Boutique Hotel 4* or similar
Day 2
Stellenbosch Wine Region
After a leisurely breakfast and a chance to stroll through South Africa’s second oldest village, we collect you for a day in the Stellenbosch Wine Region,
First up, we travel to the family-owned Boutique Wine Estate of Muratie. Hidden away up a valley road, this is a step back in time. Steeped in history with a great selection of wines. This winery will not disappoint!
Next up, a memorable Cheese/wine pairing at L’Aviner Wine Estate, next to a lake. 5 wines paired with 5 local farmers’ cheeses.
Lunch will be at Guardian Peak Wine Estates One of our all-time favourites in the wine country! Magnificent views over the wine country. Lunch is for your own account
Our final tasting will be at Meerlust Wine Estate: the first wine estate to introduce a Bordeaux Blend into South Africa
As the day winds down we head for Cape Town to end a memorable trip in the wine country
This Tour can be adapted to suit your wine preferences and interests
Price Includes
- All Tasting fees
- Collection from accommodation
- Luxury accommodation 4* in Stellenbosch
- Breakfast
- Cellar Tour
- Luxury Air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed Guide
- Cheese/Wine Tasting
Price Excludes
- Lunch/Dinner
- Items of a Personal Nature
* Minimum 2 Pax for the tour to proceed
R8 500 Per person For larger groups please contact us info@capewineandleisuretours.co.za
We can tailor the tour to include vineyards that you would like to visit.
