{"id":1419,"date":"2016-05-19T08:44:27","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T07:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africantraveldesk.co.za\/tours\/winelands-full-day\/"},"modified":"2024-09-23T12:00:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T11:00:27","slug":"winelands-tour-full-day","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/africantraveldesk.com\/tours\/winelands-tour-full-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Cape Town Winelands Tour – Full Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

The wine region of Cape Town – also known as the Boland, has been producing wine as early as 1685. The Full-Day Winelands Tour will encourage both wine connoisseur and novice alike, to have a good time as well as provide one with an informative overview of the wine making traditions that is uniquely South African.\u00a0Numerous grapes are grown in the region, such as Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage and the M\u00e9thode Cap Classique (local sparkling wine). The quality of the wine and the beauty of the Winelands is comparable to the vineyards in France and California.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0Stellenbosch<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0a small but vibrant town and wine region, 20 minutes outside Cape Town, known to produce world renowned red and dry white wines. Explore De Braak<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0(Village Green) – where you\u2019ll find many fascinating and historical buildings worth visiting;\u00a0especially the VOC Kruithuis built in 1777, where the gunpowder and ammunition was stored when the building was on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, now a small military style museum, you can also visit the thatch-roofed Church of St Mary’s that was built in 1852 – a lovely example of Cape Dutch architecture. Coachman’s Cottage and the old Burgerhuis can also be found on\u00a0De Braak<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0The Tour continues at a Stellenbosch wine estate, where you’ll be guided on\u00a0a cellar tour<\/strong><\/em>,\u00a0a wine tasting<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and a\u00a0cheese tasting<\/em><\/strong>. The cheeses are said to compliment and highlight the unique flavours in the wines you’ll be tasting.<\/p>\n

In Franschhoek<\/em><\/strong> (the French Corner) \u2013 an old Huguenot Village, reminiscent of a bygone French era. Visit the Huguenot Memorial (optional), be enchanted by the town\u2019s charm and very peaceful environment and sample it\u2019s regions delicacies, cheeses and wines.<\/p>\n

Stop at Drakenstein Prison<\/em><\/strong> (formerly known as Victor Verster Prison) – a low security prison between Franschhoek and Paarl, where former President Nelson Mandela was incarcerated during the last part of his imprisonment for his campaign against Apartheid.<\/p>\n

Finally, drive through the town of Paarl<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 catching a glimpse into the fascinating Afrikaner tradition and culture, explore the famous Paarl Rock (Pearl Rock) \u2013 often compared to Australia\u2019s Uluru and stopping to taste the region\u2019s wines, while sampling South Africa\u2019s traditional snack \u2013 Biltong (dried and cured meat)<\/p>\n

HIGHLIGHTS<\/strong>
\nStellenbosch<\/strong><\/p>\n