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Cape Winelands Tour (Stellenbosch & Franschhoek)

Stellenbosch is one of South Africa's major wine destinations, while Franschhoek is known for its vineyards, mountain scenery and Wine Tram experience. Choose between our Classic Wine Tour or Premium Luxury Wine Tour.

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Duration
1 day
Group size
1–8 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Departs from
Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Franschhoek

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Key Stops & Sights on This Route

  • Table Mountain Aerial Cableway
    Landmark & Viewpoint

    Table Mountain Aerial Cableway

    Tafelberg Road, Table Mountain National Park

    Experience panoramic views of Cape Town, Robben Island and the Atlantic Ocean with a 360-degree rotating cable car ride to the flat-topped summit of South Africa's most famous landmark.

  • Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope
    Coastal Nature Reserve

    Cape Point & Cape of Good Hope

    Cape Point, Southern Peninsula

    Explore dramatic 200-metre sea cliffs, fynbos nature trails, and the historic lighthouse at the wild southwestern tip of the African continent inside Table Mountain National Park.

  • Boulders Beach Penguin Colony
    Wildlife & Coast

    Boulders Beach Penguin Colony

    Simon's Town, False Bay

    Walk along scenic wooden boardwalks in sheltered False Bay coves to observe thousands of wild African penguins nesting and swimming among giant granite boulders.

  • Lion's Head
    Hiking & Viewpoint

    Lion's Head

    Signal Hill Road, Cape Town

    An iconic spiralling peak offering Cape Town's most rewarding hike with unmatched 360-degree views of the City Bowl, Twelve Apostles and Atlantic coastline at sunrise or sunset.

  • Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden
    Botanical Heritage

    Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden

    Rhodes Drive, Newlands

    Discover South Africa's native fynbos and King Proteas and stroll across the curved 'Boomslang' treetop canopy walkway set against the eastern slopes of Table Mountain.

  • Bo-Kaap Historic District
    Culture & Heritage

    Bo-Kaap Historic District

    Schotsche Kloof, Signal Hill Footslopes

    Wander cobblestone streets lined with vibrant pastel-painted 18th-century houses, uncover rich Cape Malay cultural heritage, and sample authentic local spices and samoosas.

The day

Stellenbosch & Franschhoek Valleys (8–9 Hours)

Depart Cape Town for Stellenbosch. Wander historic Dorp Street lined with ancient oak trees. Visit prestigious estates for private tastings and cellar visits. Cross the Helshoogte Pass into Franschhoek for a gourmet vineyard lunch, village boutiques, or hop aboard the open-air Franschhoek Wine Tram, with an optional Paarl extension.

What is included

Included

  • Private luxury vehicle with dedicated driver so nobody has to count tastings
  • Hotel pickup and return to Cape Town
  • Historic Stellenbosch town walk & Cape Dutch architecture
  • Visits to premier wine estates across Stellenbosch & Franschhoek valleys
  • Guided wine tastings of award-winning Chenin Blanc, Pinotage, Cabernet & MCC
  • Franschhoek village & Franschhoek Pass mountain viewpoint
  • Optional Wine Tram experience coordination
  • Bottled water on board

Not included

  • Lunch (we reserve your table at a top vineyard restaurant of your choice)
  • Wine purchases and international shipping fees
  • Optional cheese, chocolate, or biltong pairings
  • Franschhoek Wine Tram tickets (optional add-on)
  • Gratuities

What to pack

  • Smart-casual attire suitable for fine-dining vineyard settings
  • Light jacket for underground cellar tours which stay chilled year-round
  • Sunglasses and camera for sweeping vineyard & mountain panoramas

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  • They matched the estates to what we drink

    “We said we liked Chenin and old-vine whites and got a day that looked nothing like the standard four-estate circuit. Two of the cellars we would never have found. Being driven back to Cape Town afterwards is not a luxury, it is common sense.”

    David & Ruth Cohen · United States

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