Private Visit to the Wineries Stellenbosch Franschoek from Cape Town Full Day
Private Visit to the Wineries Stellenbosch Franschoek from Cape Town Full Day
It exposes the traveler to the popular South African wines, history and sightseeing and landscape.This tour teaches the travelers how South African wines are produced. The character of the South African wines in relation to the climate. The difference of our wines to the rest of the world.
This tour is also about the history of South Africa. The coming of the Dutch settlers and later the introduction of the culture of wine production by the French Hugenouts.The history of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment. The amazing landscape in the wine producing regions.
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Bergkelder Wine Centre
A tour of the cellar normally last for an hour and the travelers are ushered into the wine museum. Here they can explore the the age old machinery, equipment, bottles and methods used to produce wine way back in the 1600 when wine was first produced in South Africa. Travelers have the opportunity of buying wine direct from the producer.
1 hourStellenbosch
Out of the villageare the bustling streets with vibrant students at every turn. This town attracts a lot of international students beacause of its location, fame, sporting and academic achievements. See the traditional open water canals lining the streets. Travelers are then driven around part of the University. Get the feel of the town before you head to a second winery the Marianne Wine Eastate.
1 hourMarianne Wine Estate
Only the locals visit this place and after a visit to this winery you experience will sure add value to you desire of the South African wine.
1 hourPaarl
Travelers will also see the paarl river. This is small stream which used to be the dividing line between the whites and non whites during the time of apartheid. But now it is in this small stream that the South African Rowing Team is training.
30 minutesGroot Drakenstein Prison
Learn a little bit of the history of Nelson Mandela's imprisonment until his release on the 11th of February 1990. .
30 minutesFairview Wine and Cheese
Learn how to taste wine from the wine experts here. Travelers will also learn how to pair wine with different dishes. Taste the different cheeses and delicatessen.
1 hourIncluded
- Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
- Registered and accredited tourist guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Entry/Admission - Fairview Wine and Cheese
- Entry/Admission - Marianne Wine Estate
- Entry/Admission - Bergkelder Wine Centre
Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Wine tasting fees up to R80/person per winery
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.