Description

🧭 What to Expect

🍷 Visit 3–4 Premium Wine Estates

• Tour historic wineries such as Spier, Delaire Graff, Waterford, Rust en Vrede, and Tokara.

• Taste a wide variety of wines including Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Merlot, and Chenin Blanc.

• Discover unique cellar doors, state-of-the-art architecture, and rich heritage stories.

🧀 Gourmet Pairings

• Experience carefully curated cheese, chocolate, biltong, or nougat pairings at select wineries.

• Enjoy a gourmet lunch at a wine estate restaurant or picnic on the lawns overlooking the vineyards.

🏛️ Cellar Tours & Wine Education

• Learn about the winemaking process, from grape to glass.

• Explore underground cellars and chat with sommeliers and winemakers.

📸 Stunning Scenery & Photo Stops

• Stellenbosch is framed by the Helderberg Mountains and lined with oak trees, offering stunning backdrops for memorable photos.

• Stop at viewpoints, sculpture gardens, and Cape Dutch architecture for extra charm.

🕒 Tour Duration

• Half-day: ±4 hours (ideal for morning or afternoon)

• Full-day: ±7–8 hours (includes lunch and additional estate stops)

🚐 What’s Included

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cape Town

• Air-conditioned transport with an expert guide

• Tasting fees at 3–4 estates

• Cellar tours and wine education

• Bottled water

Optional Extras:

• Lunch reservations

• Cheese or chocolate pairings

• Professional photos or drone video packages

• Wine shipping assistance for purchases

💰 Typical Pricing

• Half-day tour: From R850 per person

• Full-day tour: From R1,300 per person

• Pairings and lunch billed separately if not included in the package

✅ Tour Highlights

• 🍇 Explore South Africa’s oldest wine route

• 🥂 Taste premium wines at award-winning estates

• 🧀 Optional cheese, chocolate, or gourmet food pairings

• 🖼️ Visit scenic vineyards and artistic wine farms

• 📚 Learn about Pinotage, South Africa’s signature grape

📍 Departure & Return

• Pickup: Central Cape Town hotels or pre-arranged meeting points

• Departure Times: 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM

• Return: Based on selected tour duration