An affordable Cape Town Tour Package that will delight wine and nature lovers, as much as history and culture buffs.
This 4-day Cape Town Wine & Culture Tour is the perfect add-on to South African vacations starting or ending in Cape Town, or as a short getaway to the famous Cape region.
Please note: The order of the included activities on this Cape Town Tour varies, depending on weather conditions and availability. You may embark on the Cape Town Township & City Tour first and then the Cape Winelands Tour the following day, or vice versa. The activities take place on days two and three of the tour package.
At the start of this Cape Town Tour, the Signature Lux Hotel will collect you from the Cape Town International Airport (included) upon request.
Enjoy a full mellow day out in the beautiful Cape Winelands of South Africa! The tone of the Cape Winelands Tour is informative, yet fresh and informal. This guided wine tour gives you insight into the art of winemaking and viticulture, along with the history and workings of Cape wine farms, and South African life.
Your Cape wine tour guide collects you from the Waterfront Signature Lux Hotel in Cape Town between 08h00 to 09h00.
From Cape Town, your guide drives you to Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. The second oldest town in South Africa (after Cape Town), Stellenbosch is about a 40-minute drive from the city.
This journey takes you from the rugged coastline of the Cape Peninsula to the rolling vineyards and majestic mountains of the Stellenbosch wine region. From the start, your knowledgeable guide is happy to answer your questions and share local insights with you. As a trained guide, he/she can tell you all about Stellenbosch and the surrounding Cape Winelands.
Seize the opportunity to find out about the different varieties of grapes grown in this part of the Cape such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Pinotage which is a uniquely South African wine. You will also get a chance to learn about the Méthode Cap Classique developed in this region. This sparkling wine emulates, and rivals, some of the finest French champagnes, and is produced using the same traditional methods.
Visit one of the award-winning Stellenbosch wine estates and taste your first fine wines. You can also take a cellar tour and buy some excellent South African wines to take home with you.
Then your guide shows you around the university town of Stellenbosch, renowned for its old oak trees. Spend some time exploring the lively town on foot. You'll see plenty of art galleries, historical buildings, coffee shops, and museums in Stellies, as locals call it.
After exploring Stellenbosch and getting your first taste of the Cape's delicious vintages your guide drives you to Franschhoek. This scenic 40-minute drive takes you through the Simonsberg and Hottentots Holland mountains over the Helshoogte Pass.
Franschhoek is a dream destination for wine lovers and foodies. In fact, anyone who loves beautiful scenery and is intrigued by unique cultures and histories will love Franschhoek. The name of this charming old French Huguenot village translates as "the French corner". As you stroll along the streets you will see restaurants, streets, boutiques, and wine estates with French names. You'll feel like you've been transported to an African version of France as it once was - a delightful cultural experience out in the middle of the Cape Winelands of South Africa!
While in Franschhoek you get to taste some of the mouthwatering delicacies and cheeses of this region, along with its best wines, of course. We visit one of the prestigious wine farms of Franschhoek where you can taste wines fit for the gods.
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Franschhoek Wine Tram. A unique tram journey through the countryside offering spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and wine farms. The guides of the wine tram can regale you with tales and local wine knowledge in English and French.
Your guide then coaxes you away from the wine-lovers paradise of Franschhoek and takes you to Drakenstein. Your next stop is the famous Victor Verster Prison, located between Franschhoek and Paarl. This is the prison where Nelson Mandela spent the last fourteen months of his imprisonment before being freed on 11 February 1990. A larger-than-life-size statue of Nelson Mandela stands before the prison. It shows Mandela with his fist raised in the well-known gesture of defiance that usually accompanies the freedom slogan - 'Amandla Awethu' which means 'power to the people.'
After this historical stop, your guide drives you to Paarl. The last town on our Cape Winelands Tour. In Paarl, you will get to see vibrant Afrikaans culture and tradition. Keep an eye out for the huge granite boulder, called Pearl Mountain or "Paarl Rock" and the imposing obelisks of the Afrikaans language monument, called Taal Monument. Other local highlights range from coffee shops to breweries and the Spice Route artisanal village and winery.
Visit the last wine farm of your Cape Winelands Tour in the Paarl region. Savor the tastes of the best wines of this region at the Paarl wine estate and visit the local vineyards. Then, with appetites sated and taste buds delighted, your guide takes you back to Cape Town.
Back in Cape Town, your guide will drop you off at the Signature Lux Hotel in the Waterfront area of Cape Town. You'll return at about 17h30, bringing your marvelously mellow Cape Winelands Tour to a close.
On the cultural part of this Cape Town Tour, you'll explore a few historical attractions in the city as well as two informal settlements (townships).
There is so much more to Cape Town than Table Mountain and pretty beaches. The city is home to a diverse and dynamic melting pot of cultures. The half-day Cape Town township tour provides a fascinating look at the "township" side of life in this historic South African city. You will get to meet and interact with the vibrant communities that populate the less affluent informal settlements on the outskirts of Cape Town city.
Learn about each community's history and way of life, gaining insight into contemporary South African culture. Meet some of the inspiring people who shape their local communities and mingle with the friendly residents. Get a glimpse into the "other side" of Cape Town - far removed from the glamour, but just as intriguing. Highlights include District Six, the District Six Museum, and the townships of Langa and Khayelitsha where you will visit a community school and shebeen (informal bar). If your culture trip is on a Sunday you will also get to witness a charismatic church service.
This is a colorful and lively cultural voyage of discovery!
On day four of this Cape Town Tour, the Waterfront Signature Lux Hotel can transfer you to the Cape Town International Airport upon request.
This budget-friendly Cape Town Tour Package includes three nights of accommodation at the Waterfront Signature Lux Hotel in Cape Town. This central hotel is situated at the famous Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, close to the city center, beaches, and beachfront promenade.
The trendy Signature Lux Hotel by ONOMO Waterfront offers excellent value for money in a sought-after location. It is ideally located in the V&A Waterfront district of Cape Town, only 500 meters from the V&A Waterfront! Signature Lux Hotel is a mere 300-meter walk from the CTICC (Cape Town International Convention Centre) and a short 50-meter walk from the closest My Citi Bus Stop & Water Canal Stop.
The Cape Town hotel is contemporary and well-equipped offering all the comforts and conveniences of a cosmopolitan city stay. Smart technology features at the Waterfront Signature Lux Hotel include contactless hotel check-in and check-out and a smartphone app for ordering services online. Reception is open 24 hours.
This short Cape Town Tour includes accommodation in standard rooms on a bed and breakfast (B&B) basis.
The Waterfront Signature Lux Hotel has a spacious restaurant where you can enjoy a fusion of South African and European food. The menu includes tapas, bistro dishes, and salads - all prepared with fresh ingredients from the local market. This stylish restaurant has a bar and lounge and hosts a live musical performance every evening. Hotel guests can order room service from the restaurant menu.
This Cape Town Tour includes one airport transfer. The hotel will collect you or drop you off at the Cape Town International Airport as part of the tour package. An extra airport transfer can be added to your booking (at a small extra fee) upon request.
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