South Africa's second-oldest town offers unique architecture and many historic attractions. The town and the magnificent Winelands surrounding it are about fifty minutes from Cape Town, making for an exciting day excursion. A private guide will bring the region's highlights to life.
After meeting guests in Cape Town, we travel to the wine-producing region of South Africa and Stellenbosch. Oak-lined streets along water furrows complement the many fine examples of elegant Cape Dutch, Victorian, and Georgian architecture on display. Some time is devoted to exploring the town before venturing into the surrounding Winelands.
The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the oldest, largest, and probably the most visited of the southwest Cape's wine routes. Many of the estates are very old. Their gabled, whitewashed Cape Dutch homesteads, rolling vineyards and shade-dappled grounds are beautiful beyond measure. You will visit two of these fine estates where the art of winemaking in South Africa is experienced first-hand. A large variety of wines can be sampled, ensuring you can find a wine that will appeal to your palette. The tour returns to Cape Town in the late afternoon.