Full-day Winelands Explore Private Tour of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl






Firstly you'll visit the cheese haven of Fairview for a master tasting of their wine with local produce. Continue to the historically rich La Motte wine estate for another tasting and insider view of their maturation cellar. Visit the self-proclaimed culinary capital of South Africa, Franschhoek for a lunch stop and end your meander along the Winelands with sweet port-style wine and chocolate pairing at the heritage-rich Muratie wine farm before heading back to Cape Town late afternoon.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently not taking new bookings for day tours.
In Brief
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fairview Wine and Cheese, Suid Agter Paarl Road, Suider Paarl, Paarl 7624 South Africa
Leave Cape Town behind and head off by luxury minivan to the Stellenbosch wine region – famous for its Mediterranean climate and fertile soils that help to produce millions of litres of wine each year.
With your expert guide, hop back in your minivan and continue your journey northwest to the Paarl wine region, home to leading wine producers like Fairview. Stop at the Fairview Wine Estate, trying out several of their famed white wines and cheeses.
As this is a private tour, your itinerary for the day is flexible and you can chop and change as you please. So, take it slow and be sure to meander along the way, staying a little longer if you please or even popping in at quaint looking stops along the way. Our suggestion is an early start at the cheese haven of Fairview for a master tasting of wine with cheese and olive oil that will open both your mind and palate to tastes that you didn't think were possible.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: La Motte Wine Estate, R45 Main Street, Franschhoek 7690 South Africa
Continue the wine tasing journey with a stop at the historically rich La Motte Wine Estate, which is currently owned by a well-known family in the area, the Ruperts. A tasting here is a treat as you get an insider view of the maturation cellar. On occasion and subject to availability, an alternative wine experience at Dieu Donné or Haute Cabriere is booked.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Franschhoek, Franschhoek, Western Cape
Lunch takes place in the gourmet capital of South Africa – Franschhoek – roughly 5 miles (8 km) away. Your private guide will point out the best sidewalk cafes and restaurants, and then leave you to enjoy lunch at your own expense.
South Africa’s epicurean capital; Franschhoek, with its multitude of eateries is a must-do for gourmands and on weekends the local farmer’s market beckons with colourful stalls, tasty aromas and live music. You’ll have time to soak up the history of the French Huguenots who arrived in the Seventeenth Century, maybe catch an impromptu church choir performance in the street, shop for knick-knacks and bric-a-brac along the main street or savour a charcuterie plate and tasty local creations.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Muratie, 44 Knorhoek Road/R Koelenhof, Stellenbosch 7600 South Africa
Your last stop of the day is a small Stellenbosch wine estate called Muratie, much loved by locals, with bags of charm. Its traditional cellars are typified by ramshackle walls and worn paintings -- adding to its rustic charm. Sample the estate’s fortified wine and locally produced chocolate – a winning combination! Relax on the journey back to Cape Town, where you’ll arrive in the early evening.
- The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
- This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes to the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary and cost estimate if there are any additional charges.
Duration: 1 hour
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Flexible private tour. Inform us after booking of your special requests.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- 1x Bottled water
- Fairview Master Cheese & Wine Tasting
- La Motte Wine Tasting or similar
- Muratie Port & Chocolate Pairing
- Entry/Admission - Fairview Wine and Cheese
- Entry/Admission - La Motte Wine Estate
- Entry/Admission - Muratie
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Departure Time
9:00 AM
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We can pick-up from any hotel, guesthouse, backpackers or street address within 10km radius of Cape Town or Stellenbosch central. If your hotel is not listed, simply select "my hotel is not listed" on the drop-down menu and type your preferred pick-up address.
Airports
- Cape Town Intl Airport, Cape Town Central South Africa
Ports
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal
- Cape Town Ports
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 6 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Customers who have not reached South Africa’s legal drinking age of 18 will not be served alcohol.
- Please note: Wine tasting or pairings are not included for children under the legal drinking age of 18 years. Extra meals or drinks are under the adult’s responsibility and is not included in price.
- This private tour will run exclusively run for you. The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to spend more time at the tour’s highlights that interest you the most or swop for alternative options. Do contact us during of after the booking process to let us know if you would prefer any changes of the tour and we can suggest an updated itinerary, and cost estimate if there are any additional changes.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- The exact itinerary is subject to change and may, on occasion, run in a different order.
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Booking Information
Cancellation Terms
Booking Terms and Conditions
Hotel Pickup
When you book, we will ask you to select a hotel to be picked up from. Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you a confirmation voucher with full contact information (phone number, email address) for our local operator in case you need to update or change your hotel pick-up details.
Here are answers to some commonly asked questions about hotel pickup:
What if my hotel is not listed?
That's okay. When you book you can select an hotel from our list and make your way there on the day of departure; or you can contact our local operator directly to make alternate pick-up arrangements.
What if I have not yet booked a hotel?
Once your hotel arrangements are finalised, you can contact our local operator directly with your hotel details.
What if I live locally, am staying with friends or relatives, and/or don't require pick-up?
Once your booking is confirmed, we'll send you complete details and directions to the tour/activity departure point.
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