Full Day Winelands Tour
Only a few places in the world can match the Cape Winelands. Where our mountains rise above the covered valleys and 300-year-old Homesteads that snooze in the shade of giant oaks. And vineyards that grow around the Homestead on wine farms. Join us for a full day winelands tour in our air-conditioned vehicles and experience the beauty of the wine region whilst tasting great wines in a relaxed, informal, informative environment.
Full Day Winelands Tour
Stellenbosch region:
Numerous grapes are grown in the region such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage and the Methode Cap Classique (local champagne). The town of Stellenbosch very vibrant town with a very famous university and numerous activities such a wine cellar tours and tastings. You will have the opportunity to purchase wines to bring back home to enjoy the region’s wonderful vintages after your visit.
Helderberg region:
Helderberg means “clear mountain” in Afrikaans. In the Helderberg there are 3 towns, Somerset West, Strand and Gordons Bay. Jagged peaks of the surrounding mountains and the sea , False Bay. Humbling in their stature, looming protectively over this picturesque settlement. Numerous grapes are grown in the region such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Pinotage. idiom.co.za
Full Day Winelands Tour
Paarl region:
The town of Paarl offers a great window into Afrikaner culture and tradition. As a former haven of the Huguenots pioneers who came from Europe at the beginning of the 17th century after the Edict of Nantes, the town boasts a monument dedicated to the Huguenots. You will also be able to visit the town’s vineyards where you will taste the region’s finest wines. Numerous grapes are grown in the region such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, and Pinotage.
* Beer Tasting
CRAFT brewery’s focusing on brewing a wide range of exceptional beers. Seasonal and one off “wild” beers . “Wild” beers refer to beers with flavours that most local beer drinkers have never experienced.
Full Day Winelands Tour
Join us for a very special and unique experience on our tailor made tour. Only with Guru Tours can you add-on specialty activities like:
1. 4×4 excursion to see the original ox wagon trails over the Hottentots Hollands mountain range of the Voortrekkers of the early European arrivals to Africa
2. Craft beer tasting at the brewery. They focus on brewing a wide range of exceptional beers. Seasonal and once off “wild beers”. “Wild” beers refer to beers with flavours that most local beer drinkers have never experienced.
3. Sunset cruise to end of your day to a perfect experience…
Sunset Cruises are exclusive to the Helderberg region. We pick up anywhere in the area and take the clients via the world famous Clarence Drive (voted top 3 most scenic drives in South Africa). We stop at the “Ocean’s big 5” viewing spots, namely to see Whale, Dolphin, Seal, Penguin and Shark on the look-out spots on this drive. Then we head straight via the Steenbras Dam path to the top of the mountain for absolutely spectacular views of sun, sea and land of the Helderberg basin. Then we take our guests to the old Gordon’s Bay harbour, where you board.
Full Day Winelands Tour
Daily Tours –
Depart: 08:00 – 09:00
Return: 17:30
Price from : R980 per person
HIGHLIGHTS
- Free walk around historical town
- Wine tasting at a Stellenbosch wine estate
- Cellar & Cheese tasting Tour
- View Nelson Mandela’s former prison (Victor Verster)
- Additional small charge wil apply for a private tour if less than 3pax
- Additional charges wil apply from Cape town CBD
Franschhoek Historical village Huguenot memorial (optional)
- Wine tasting at a Franschhoek wine estate
Inclusions* Transport
* Tour
Exclusions* Lunch on a Vineyard (for own account)
* Entrance Fee.
Bring
* Something Warm.
* Camera.
* Sunblock.
* Yourself.
What to WearSeasonal
LocationHelderberg, Western Cape
Departure PointPick-up at Guest House / Hotel in The Helderberg
Return PointDrop Off at Guest House / Hotel in The Helderberg
Additional small charge wil apply for a private tour if less than 3pax
Additional charges wilL apply from Cape town CBD
Winelands Tour from Gordon’s Bay
Duration8 hours
Price FromR790.00
DescriptionFull Day Wine Tour from Gordon’s Bay, Strand, Somerset West, Helderberg, Stellenbosch, Cape Town
A Full day tour through the Stellenbosch-, Helderberg-, Paarl-, Franschhoek- and the “Hemel en Aarde” wine regions.
Winelands Full Day Tourfrom Gordon’s Bay, Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Somerset West, Strand, Helderberg