Cape Town and the Winelands
6 nights from $4,904pp
Discover iconic Cape Town and South Africa’s most prestigious wine districts on this exclusive six-night city and vineyard journey. Taste wines at South Africa’s oldest estate, explore the historic V&A Waterfront, and enjoy long lunches and tastings in the Winelands.
Ascend Table Mountain’s iconic cablecar, explore the stunning coastal landscapes of the Cape Peninsula, and sip your way through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl, sampling everything from bold Cape Blends to Cap Classique sparkling wines. This South African adventure gives you the opportunity to enjoy the very best the Western Cape has to offer.
Highlights of Our Cape Town & Winelands Tour
- Boutique accommodation throughout
- Cable car ascent of Table Mountain & sidecar Cape Town tour
- Boat cruise to Seal Island to spot marine wildlife and visit to the Boulders Beach penguin colony
- Wine tasting at South Africa’s oldest wine estate
- Private tours and visits to estates in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl
- Four-course lunch at an esteemed Stellenbosch restaurant
- A full day on the Franschhoek Wine Tram at your own pace
- Private transfers and tours as described (international flights not included)
Day 1 – Welcome to Cape Town
On arrival at Cape Town International Airport, meet your private driver for the drive into the city. Check in to your boutique hotel in the heart of the city.
The rest of today is entirely yours to enjoy at leisure. Walk along the Waterfront, explore colourful Bo Kaap, or pop into one of the many lively bars around Bree and Kloof Streets. Your Client Experience Coordinator can make a dinner reservation for a relaxing taste of South Africa on your first evening.
Day 2 – Table Mountain & Sidecar Tour
After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, meet your private guide for a day spent exploring the city’s highlights. First stop: Table Mountain with skip-the-queue tickets for the cable car ascent. From the top, enjoy sky-high views of the city bowl, and the whole length of the Cape Peninsula pointing south – an unforgettable and iconic experience.
In the afternoon, you’ll hop into a sidecar for an exhilarating tour with your private guide through Cape Town. The route takes you through some of city’s most exclusive coastal neighbourhoods, including Clifton, Bantry Bay and Sea Point, showcasing pristine beaches, dramatic mountain scenery and the sparkling Atlantic Ocean.
Day 3 – Cape Peninsula Nature Tour
Today takes you on a thrilling tour of the Cape Peninsula, beginning with a scenic drive to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve to explore the fynbos landscapes and dramatic headlands before a leisurely boat cruise to spot seals, dolphins and sea birds.
Next is the impressive Chapman’s Peak Drive – a road carved into sheer cliff faces above the Atlantic, with the Sentinel rock formation ahead and an uninterrupted ocean view behind. Spot the new lighthouse (the most powerful in the world), which in dark or stormy conditions, beams an electric light of 19 million candle power across the ocean.
On the return leg, stop at Boulders Beach, where you’ll meet a resident African Penguin colony, followed by a drive through the historic naval base of Simon’s Town.
Day 4 – Into the Winelands
After breakfast, meet your private guide for a full day tour into the vineyards of Stellenbosch. Begin with a private estate drive, winding through the vines by open game vehicle with a glass in hand and your guide explaining the farming philosophy in the field.
A scrumptious four-course lunch follows at one of the Winelands’ most consistently celebrated tables.
The afternoon brings relaxed tastings at a second esteemed Stellenbosch estate before your private transfer over the scenic Helshoogte Pass into Franschhoek. Check in to your boutique wine estate hotel in the valley, where you’ll enjoy 5-star comfort and breakfast with vineyard views.
Day 5 – Franschhoek & Paarl
After breakfast, the day belongs to Franschhoek and the valley beyond. Settled by French Huguenot refugees in the late seventeenth century, it now holds more acclaimed restaurants per square kilometre than anywhere else in South Africa.
Begin with a walk through the village before a private visit and tasting at one of the valley’s most highly regarded producers. From here, head to Babylonstoren for a second relaxed tasting of their estate wines.
The afternoon takes you north to Paarl, one of the Cape colony’s first farming district, which lies at the foot of remarkable granite domes. Enjoy a premium tour and tasting in the KWV Cathedral Cellar – a building of remarkable scale and home to art exhibitions across the year.
Day 6 – Franschhoek Wine Tram Day
Today is entirely yours. The iconic Franschhoek Wine Tram makes a circuit of the valley, stopping at a rotating selection of the area’s finest estates. Hop on and off at your own pace and be sure to ask our team to secure a table at one of the estate restaurants for a long lunch.
The experience includes fascinating narration on board, where you’ll learn more about Franschhoek’s French Huguenot history and its wine producing heritage.
Day 7 – Departure
After a delicious final breakfast, enjoy some time at the hotel, perhaps going for a final swim or walk through the Franschhoek vineyards before your private driver collects you for the transfer to Cape Town International Airport.
Everything we do is tailormade, so if you’d like to extend the journey, perhaps adding the Garden Route, a safari or Victoria Falls – speak to your Travel Designer and we’ll make it happen.
We craft each itinerary just for you. Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey.
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