Cape Winelands Tour

Be sure to have a good breakfast before heading off on a Cape Winelands Tour with your Private Wine Guide!

Experience the Beauty and the Bounty of the Cape Winelands where the quality of the wine is complemented by the beauty of the scenery. The vines which are nestled in the valleys of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl (Valley of Pearls) are steeped in history which is manifested by the Architecture, Museums and the Monuments.

Whilst driving through this magnificent wine growing areas on your Private Winelands Tour you will experience at least three different tastings. I generally try to give you the opportunity of meeting the winemaker/owner on a small farm and allow you to compare that experience with a large, ‘no expenses spared’ type of farm. If you are keen on a particular wine farm, we can try and include that, or if chocolate or cheese with your wine sounds good, let me know and I will include that in our route!

Should you opt for a Cellar Tour, as part of your Cape Winelands Tour,  you will learn how wine is processed from the humble grape to the ‘nectar of the God’s. You may wish to experience Oom Samie se Winkel, a traditional trading store with everything from dried fish and homemade jams to antique typewriters and gramophones! Alternatively, you may prefer to wander around the very scenic and historic town of Stellenbosch (The Town of Oaks), and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of the sidewalk cafés, curio shops and art galleries.  Stellenbosch is the Home of Stellenbosch University and in keeping with most University towns, has a lovely student vibe.

Before embarking on a Cape Winelands Tour with Cape Splendour, the various routes and options will be shared with you so that you can choose what really suites you best. Options discussed will include:

• The types of wine you enjoy drinking.
• Do you have any wine farms you have heard about that you would like to visit?
• Would you prefer venues offering modern high tech, state of the art technology or old-world charm or a mixture?
• What sort of lunch would you like, light and fresh or serious cuisine from some of the world’s best chefs? (Franschhoek is the Cuisine Capital after all!). You may wish to experience a traditional South African Braai (BBQ) on a family-owned wine farm. Is it important to enjoy a beautiful view while you dine? You let me know and I will arrange it!
• There are activities the kids may enjoy like the, the Crocodile farm or the all-time favourite for the whole family, Butterfly World where they have everything from the Blue Duiker, South Africa’s smallest Antelope, amazing Parrots, Marmoset Monkeys (very friendly ones!), to Monitor Lizards and Spiders. Both these venues are in Paarl, so if you are looking for family vacation ideas, to mix in with your Cape Winelands Tour, it can be done! Segway Tours offered at Spier in Stellenbosch are also very popular!
• Stroking a Cheetah is also an option on a Cape Winelands Tour!
• If you are interested in mixing a bit of adventure travel with a wine tour you may like to start the day horse riding or Quad bike riding.
• An important question on this tour is whether you want to do more wine tasting than sightseeing or vice versa. Remember the larger the distance covered, the less time for stopping and tasting!
• Would you like to do a chocolate, cheese, olive or biltong tasting or even nougat and champagne tasting?
• Would you like to do a Cellar Tour?
• Would you like to taste some craft beer on your Cape Winelands Tour? Who says a Wine tour must be all about wine?!
• Similarly, is Brandy to your liking, you can do a brandy tasting with or without chocolate!
• For a very tranquil experience, visit the Dylan Lewis Sculpture Garden, set in Stellenbosch Countryside, surrounded by majestic mountains and fabulous Fynbos.
• Visit a Lavender farm and pick your own Lavender…another fun and relaxing activity that does not involve alcohol.
• There are some great markets open in Stellenbosch on Saturdays and Sundays

So, as you can see a Cape Winelands Tour with Cape Splendour Tours can be all about the wine, or it could be more about the food, or beautiful scenery or about enjoying a market experience or the history of the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. It can be a fun day out Quad biking or horse riding and tasting chocolate, it can be anything you want it to be, that is the beauty of doing a Private Tour with Cape Splendour, you get to do what you want to do at your pace!

To allow for maximum flexibility, the tariff includes:

• the use of the vehicle
• driver/guide for around 8 to 9 hours
• toll fees
• fuel and refreshments on board the vehicle

All entrance fees are excluded.

Whilst lunch, entrance fees and gratuities are not included in the prices, they can be included on request.

All prices are subject to change.

50% deposit via Master or Visa Card will secure your day with Cape Splendour.

Collection will be around 09h00 and return around 17h30, but we do it at your pace so times may vary according to your preference, the day is yours.

The luxury air-conditioned vehicle will be stocked with water and be driven with your comfort and safety in mind. Join us for an unforgettable tour!

All the vehicles will have the correct Operating licences and be covered with Passenger Liability Insurance.