Stellenbosch, Paarl & Franschhoek Winelands Scheduled Tour
Award-winning estates, cheese pairings, and a legendary village — all in one remarkable day from Cape Town.
This Cape Winelands full day tour takes you through three of South Africa's most celebrated wine regions, visiting carefully selected estates in Stellenbosch, Paarl, and Franschhoek aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned shared minibus with a professional guide at the wheel. With hotel pick-up and drop-off included, the day is designed to be entirely effortless from start to finish.
Your route winds through vine-covered valleys and historic Cape Dutch farmsteads, stopping at estates that have earned international recognition for their wines and unique tasting experiences. From a world-class Chardonnay producer to a winery hand-selected by Chef Gordon Ramsay for a presidential birthday, every stop carries a story worth hearing.
The journey concludes in Franschhoek, widely regarded as the food and wine capital of South Africa, where guests have time to explore the village independently — visiting galleries, boutiques, and some of the country's finest restaurants before the return drive to Cape Town.
Tour Highlights
Taste wines at DeMorgenzon, producer of the world's best Chardonnay, as your first estate visit of the day.
Experience a biltong and red wine pairing at Marianne Wine Estate in Paarl, a flavour combination championed by the estate itself.
Enjoy a cheese and wine tasting at the renowned Fairview Estate, with the option to purchase artisan cheeses and wines directly.
Stop at the Drakenstein Prison for a photograph with the Nelson Mandela monument, a meaningful landmark on South Africa's democratic journey.
Pass the French Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek and discover the town's rich settler heritage through its architecture and museum.
Receive a guided orientation tour of the historic university town of Stellenbosch, one of the oldest settlements in South Africa.
Travel in a fully air-conditioned luxury minibus with chilled bottled water provided throughout the day.
Itinerary
Your guide and driver collect you from your Cape Town accommodation and head towards the Winelands along the N2. Chilled water is provided for the journey ahead.
The first stop is DeMorgenzon, an award-winning estate celebrated for producing what has been recognised as the world's best Chardonnay. After tasting, the group continues into Stellenbosch for a guided orientation of this historic university town.
At Marianne, guests enjoy a biltong and red wine tasting, a pairing the estate believes elevates the character of their reds. Marianne's Floreal blend holds the distinction of having been selected by Chef Gordon Ramsay for Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday celebration.
Fairview is one of South Africa's most recognisable wine and cheese estates. Guests taste wines across multiple ranges paired with the estate's own artisan cheeses, and may purchase favourites to take home.
En route to Franschhoek, the group stops at the Drakenstein Prison for photos with the Nelson Mandela statue. The village of Franschhoek, passing the French Huguenot Monument, awaits for approximately two hours of independent exploration — lunch, galleries, boutiques, and the Huguenot Museum are all within easy walking distance.
After free time in Franschhoek, the group reunites for the return drive to Cape Town. Guests are dropped off directly at their hotel or accommodation.
What Is Included
Included
- Professional tour guide and driver throughout
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cape Town
- Shared luxury air-conditioned minibus
- Chilled bottled water on board
- Wine tasting fees at DeMorgenzon, Marianne, and Fairview estates
Not Included
- Meals and beverages (lunch in Franschhoek is at own expense)
- Gratuities for the guide and driver (optional)
- Personal purchases at wine estates or shops
Important Information
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