Winelands Tour

This tour is a full day long tour (8 hours).

Highlights

Enjoy customizable private Wine tasting journey through the Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Valley and visit award winning wine estates, enjoy breathtaking photo opportunities, cellar tours, wine tastings and delicious lunch on the beautiful wine farm.

Tours of the Constantia Valley wineries are also available.

Viticulture & Oenology: Learn about grape varieties, terroir, wine-making processes, and sustainable farming techniques. Explore the diverse cultural influences—Dutch, French, and African—on South African wine and cuisine. Understand the legacy of colonization, land use, and the evolving wine industry post-apartheid.

Gastronomy: Pair wines with local foods, deepening understanding of South African culinary traditions. A tour through the Cape Winelands offers a rich blend of history, culture, and sensory education—from colonial roots to modern wine excellence. Tourists walk away with deeper knowledge of winemaking, European heritage in South Africa, and the global journey of South African wine.

Stellenbosch

• Founded in 1679, it is the second-oldest town in South Africa. Dutch settlers established it as a fertile agricultural hub.

• Learn about Dutch colonial architecture, early settler life, and wine cultivation traditions.

• Visit historic wine estates and the Stellenbosch University, a key centre for agricultural and viticultural research.

Franschhoek Valley

• Settled by French Huguenots in 1688 fleeing religious persecution, bringing advanced wine-making techniques with them.

• Explore the Huguenot Memorial & Museum, understanding the French influence on South African culture and winemaking.

• Taste wines inspired by Old World techniques in a distinctly South African setting.

Paarl Valley

• Known for its role in the development of the Afrikaans language and home to the Afrikaans Language Monument. Tourists gain insights into language history, the early Dutch Reformed Church, and wine production in granite-rich soils. Visit long-established wine estates known for both historical significance and modern innovation.

Constantia Valley

• Home to Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate, established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel. Learn about the origin of South African wine, colonial trade, and the international fame of Constantia dessert wines in the 18th century. Visit wine museums and heritage cellars that showcase centuries-old winemaking equipment.