Vineyards, Mountains, and a Glass in Hand

Less than an hour from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands feel like an entirely different world — rolling vineyards framed by dramatic mountain ranges, historic Cape Dutch homesteads, and some of the finest wine estates in the Southern Hemisphere. Your guide collects you from your hotel and drives you into Stellenbosch, South Africa's second-oldest town, where centuries-old oak trees shade a wine culture that dates back over 300 years.

The day unfolds across two premium wine farms, each offering a guided tasting of their signature blends — from crisp Cape white blends to bold Bordeaux-style reds. Along the way you'll also enjoy a cheese tasting, pairing local artisan cheeses with the estates' finest pours, and a leisurely lunch amid vineyard views. In the afternoon, the route continues to Franschhoek, the "food and wine capital" of South Africa, a valley town founded by French Huguenots and still steeped in gourmet tradition.

This is a day for savouring — unhurried, generous, and guided by someone who can talk you through every glass. Whether you're a serious collector or simply love good wine and beautiful scenery, the Winelands Tour delivers both in equal measure.