• Bergkelder Wine Centre - Visitors will be guided through the wine production process at South Africa’s largest cellar, ingeniously carved into a mountain to maintain optimal cool temperatures for wine aging.

Upon arrival, guests are led by an onsite wine specialist who explains the journey from grape harvesting in the vineyards to the final product ready for enjoyment. This educational experience takes place in the cellar under carefully controlled temperatures. As visitors learn about the production stages, they also have the opportunity to taste various wines gaining international recognition.

A typical cellar tour lasts about an hour, after which guests are welcomed into the wine museum. Here, they can explore ancient machinery, equipment, bottles, and methods used in wine production dating back to the 1600s when wine was first made in South Africa. Visitors can also purchase wine directly from the producer.

• Stellenbosch - Explore one of South Africa’s oldest towns, established in 1679 by Cape Town’s Governor, Simon van der Stel. Stroll along oak-lined streets featuring cafes, boutiques, and art galleries.

Visit the Village Museum, a cultural history museum in the heart of Stellenbosch, showcasing four houses built between 1707 and 1880 by the Dutch. Site guides, dressed in period-appropriate attire, assist visitors in exploring the museum.

Beyond the village, lively streets are filled with vibrant students, as the town attracts many international students due to its location, reputation, and academic and sporting achievements. Discover the traditional open water canals lining the streets. Guests are then driven around part of the University to experience the town’s atmosphere before heading to the second winery, the Marianne Wine Estate.

• Marianne Wine Estate - Discover this family-owned boutique winery from Bordeaux, France, where they own three wine estates. Experience the meticulous art of winemaking with a careful manual selection of grapes.

Visitors will appreciate the attention to detail at this exclusive winery, enjoying personal attention while tasting wines once purchased by Nelson Mandela to share with the Queen of England. This hidden gem is primarily visited by locals, and a visit here will surely enhance your appreciation of South African wine.

• Paarl - Discover the charming town of Paarl, first settled by the Dutch in 1687. Admire the old colonial Dutch architecture and visit the Afrikaans Language Museum.

Paarl is home to Paarl Rock, the world’s second-largest single rock outcrop after Australia’s Uluru Rock. Explore this quaint town with South Africa’s longest main road, flanked by Paarl Rock on one side and the Du Toitskloof mountain to the east.

Visitors will also see the Paarl River, a small stream that once divided whites and non-whites during apartheid. Today, it serves as a training ground for the South African Rowing Team.

• Groot Drakenstein Prison - Visit the former prison where Nelson Mandela was held under house arrest. Walk in the footsteps of this international icon.

This low-security prison, situated between Paarl and Franschhoek in the Dwaars River valley, offers excellent photo opportunities next to the statue of Nelson Mandela. Nestled in the heart of the wineries, it faces the Du Toitskloof Mountains.

Learn about Nelson Mandela’s imprisonment and his release on February 11, 1990.

• Fairview Wine and Cheese - Explore this renowned wine estate and goat farm, offering wine and cheese tastings. The farm also features a Mediterranean-style restaurant.

Learn the art of wine tasting from experts and discover how to pair wine with various dishes. Sample a variety of cheeses and delicacies.

• Visit to the diamond Works - Museum (time permitting)
• Pick up from your hotel and drop off after the tour
• Bottled water
• Registered and accredited tourist guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Lunch
• Gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages

The tour provides an immersion experience into the renowned wines of South Africa, its historical narratives, and outstanding scenery. It educates tourists on the production methods of South African wines, their unique characteristics owing to the region’s climate, and how they stand out in the global wine industry.

The tour also delves deep into South Africa’s history - chronicling the arrival of Dutch settlers, and the subsequent introduction of winemaking by the French Hugenots.

There’s also a segment on the imprisonment history of Nelson Mandela. Participants get to explore the spectacular landscapes of wine-producing regions, featuring dramatic mountains and experience the warm hospitality of South Africans.

Alongside, the tour offers guidance on pairing wines with various food items, cheeses, and delicacies and useful tips on selecting wines for different occasions.

As the participants traverse through the regions, they are treated to breathtaking views. Some wineries, almost situated at the mountain’s peak, offer majestic vistas of the valley below - a perfect backdrop for memorable photographs.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.