Cape Winelands Holidays

The Winelands have rolling vineyards of fruity whites, full-bodied reds and fresh local produce.

Raise a glass or two of seriously good wine at acclaimed cellar
doors in the Cape Wineland towns of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, South Africa’s go-to wine tasting destinations. Franschhoek is the gourmet capital, where you’ll find hand-turned sparkling wines, ridiculously good restaurants, the Wine Tram and spectacular wine estates packed into its valley. Historic Stellenbosch is bigger and busier with over 150 wine estates including some of the most established wineries alongside upand- coming, experimental ones. It’s South Africa’s second oldest town with classic architecture, university students that keep things lively and top-notch bars and restaurants. Grab a bottle and a picnic lunch from one of the wineries – the Spier Wine Farm is a favourite – and go off to find a private patch for the day.

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Cape Winelands Regions

Our recommendations for the best places to visit in Cape Winelands

Franschhoek Holidays

Franschhoek's irresistible looks are matched only by its first-class wineries and award-winning r...

Robertson Holidays

The Cape Winelands town with the big heart, Robertson is a treat for all the senses.

Foodies on Foot, Stellenbosch

Experience a taste of historic Stellenbosch on a walking tour and learn about this famous Cape Winelands town with a knowledgeable guide, while sampling signature culinary offerings including South African delicacy beef biltong, artisanal chocolate and wine pairings.

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Wine Tram - Hop on & off and Curated Wine Experience

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Franschhoek Valley on the elegant Wine Tram. On rails where trains once carried farm produce to market, reproduction double-decker trams based on a 1920s design from Blackpool now carry passengers through lush vineyards against a backdrop of mountains to long-celebrated wine estates.

The Hop-on Hop-off Experience gives you a choice of eight lines served by tram and open-air tram-bus, which open at 9.30am or 10.00am, each connecting eight estates. Once you’ve picked your line, the next decision is which and how many estates to stop at: visitors say four is the ideal number. Within the limits of the timetable, you’re free to stay for as long as you like at each one, enjoying everything from wine tastings and cellar tours to art galleries and family-friendly gardens, depending on the particular stop, not forgetting a long lunch at one of the many fabulous restaurants.

For those looking for a more structured day, the Curated Wine Experience is a grown-ups-only treat for the senses. Starting at 10.30am, your gourmet adventure includes visits to three world-renowned estates accompanied by a specialist wine guide and a three-course lunch at a top restaurant. Along the way, you’ll enjoy premium tastings and pairings, a cellar tour and an enjoyably informative stroll among the vines and end the day (at around 5pm) with a far better understanding of Franschhoek’s wine culture.

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