From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour

On the start of this Cape Winelands tour we will depart from Cape Town after picking you up from your hotel and head towards the famous town of Stellenbosch. Less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town, the region north of Stellenbosch has earned international acclaim not only for its Paarl wines but also the breathtaking beauty of its natural surroundings. The name Paarl means ‘pearl’ and reflects the way the ancient granite mountains, which early Dutch settlers called ‘den Diamont ende Peerlbergh’ (‘the diamond and pearl mountain’), glisten in the distance.

Arriving at our first vineyard for your wine experience. . . Our world-renowned tasting room consists of 4 unique, barrel-shaped 'pods' that facilitate a welcoming and more social tasting. Our custom-designed pods offer a tasting selection of 6 different wines with dedicated hosts to guide and assist guests. We are committed to ensuring that we always have a diverse range of wines available for our visitors to choose from, including a selection of wines exclusive to our cellar door. Your tasting options is as follows: (1) - An expertly paired selection of wines with cow and goat's milk (2) - Plant based cheese and wine pairing - Vegan friendly (3) - Kid's Tasting: A selection of 5 sweeter cheeses, 1 sweet treat and a glass of EGA or lemonade Enjoy learning about South African Wine Culture and visit the cellar after your wine tasting at the vineyard

After a splendors time at the first vineyard, we proceed with a 15 minute drive to the next vineyard for another amazing wine experience to explore some of the finest wines produced in the region. Influenced by our French heritage and international savoir-faire, we strive to make French style wines with a touch of South African vibes. We believe in natural, minimal intervention winemaking, with the firm believe that the secret to a great wine lies in the vineyard and in the beautiful landscape that surrounds it. You will be experiencing our biltong and wine pairing of five carefully selected wines, paired with premium cuts of biltong. Biltong is a cured, dry meat often enjoyed as a snack by South Africans. You can also choose a vegetarian option: A pairing of wine and chocolates If you wish to have lunch on the day (afternoon tour only) then please inform your guide at the start of the tour, this will allow your guide to make the necessary arrangements with the vineyard.

Your wine experience is not complete until we visit the town of Stellenbosch. . . The beautiful little town of Stellenbosch, lies surrounded by the Stellenbosch Mountains in the Jonkershoek River Valley in one of the most picturesque settings in the Cape. The second oldest town in South Africa has fondly been called ‘Eikestad’ or city of oaks and its streets are lined with some of the most beautiful surviving examples of Cape Dutch, Georgian and Victorian architecture in the Cape. You will have time to walk along Dorp Street and De Braak Street in Stellenbosch, browsing through a variety of boutique stores and to witness the enticing Dutch buildings. After enjoying all the wonders that the Cape Winelands Tour has to offer we will make our way back to Cape Town and drop you off at your hotel.

Begin your journey with a glass of South African sparkling wine before stepping behind the scenes of Cape Town’s ultimate diamond experience. Our expert guides reveal the secrets of diamond cutting and polishing, and share the rare story of Tanzanite—1,000 times rarer than diamonds, found only at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your complimentary experience includes: (1) - Expert demonstrations revealing the precision of diamond polishing. (2) - A virtual reality journey through the historic Kimberley Mine. (3) - An augmented reality showcase of Elizabeth Taylor’s famed jewels. (4) - Interactive sessions revealing the intricate art of diamond grading. Please let us know when you have booked the Wine Tour if you are interested to join the Diamond Experience.