Full-Day Wine Lover Wander Private Connoisseur Tasting Tour from Cape Town

Name: Full-Day Wine Lover Wander Private Connoisseur Tasting Tour from Cape Town
Brand: Hotspots2c
SKU: 6cebbf9a-a715-4434-a219-8d81679f0552

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Summary

Your group will be picked up aboard an air-conditioned minivan from your Cape Town hotel in the morning and transfer to the town of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands region. Start the day with a visit at Kanonkop Wine Estate, located in the foothills of the Simonsberg Mountains. Sample the winery’s Cabernet Sauvignon and award-winning Pinotage vintages in their Oak maturation cellars. Then continue to your next winery, Eikehof. Dating to 1903, this picturesque wine estate is steeped in four generations of family history. You’ll sample five different Eikehof varietals such as their Merlot, Shiraz, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Semillon, or Sauvignon Blanc. Your next stop is Haute Cabriere, where you’ll have the chance to tour their unique underground auditorium, tasting room, and Pinot Noir barrel maturation area. While visiting Haute Cabriere, guests will also get to explore the vineyard’s history and winemaking philosophy, including the chance to sample five of their top wines. Following the Haute Cabriere visit, have time to stop for lunch (own expense) choosing between delicious gourmet options like the estate’s cellar restaurant or the various award-winning eateries located in Franschhoek. Leaving the Franschhoek area, continue to Continue to Rust en Vrede, a winemaker whose tradition of making bold red wines date back more than 320 years. Admire the estate’s Cape Dutch architecture while sampling seven different wines. You’ll be in good company by visiting this esteemed winemaking property: former president Nelson Mandela once served Rust en Vrede wines for his Nobel Peace Prize Dinner. Following your fourth winery visit, return to Cape Town aboard your private minivan, watching as the silhouette of Table Mountain grows on the horizon. Please note: the chosen wineries on the trip are subject to change, and the itinerary is flexible to suit the schedule and interests of the participants.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours

Why take this tour?

This private tour of the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Winelands region near Cape Town will entice you to become the area's biggest fan. Your private guide will introduce you to the top viticulture spots to visit four acclaimed estates and sample their finest wines. Each estate provides an exquisite backdrop of manicured vineyards cradled by soaring mountain ranges. The wine tastings are included in the tour price and will be provided by some of the legendary wine farms in the South African Winelands, including Kanonkop Wine, Eikehof, Haute Cabrière and Rust en Vrede wine estates.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local English-speaking professional tour guide
Wine tastings
1x Bottled water
Entry/Admission - Kanonkop Wine Estate
Entry/Admission - Eikehof
Entry/Admission - Haute Cabrière
Entry/Admission - Rust en Vrede Tasting Room
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Entry/Admission - Franschhoek Motor Museum

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 8h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

This tour will adhere to the TOURISM INDUSTRY STANDARD COVID-19 SAFE PROTOCOLS during the time of the pandemic as prescribed by TBCSA aligned with the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines. The protocols will be updated on an on-going basis in line with pandemic status in South Africa.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

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Hotspots2c

About operator:

Hotspots2c tours make it easy for you to see the best holiday spots of Southern Africa. We know the local tourism hotspots and will point you towards the must-see attractions, best overnight stops and must-do activities. Our local guides will take you off-the-beaten-track and even show you some local secrets along the way. Our flexible scheduled group, private or tailor-made tour packages offer the freedom to choose where you want to go, how you want to get there and which optional activities you want to add-on to your experience.