Visit to the Cape Winelands District, Cape Town

Embark on a full-day excursion to visit various wineries and popular destinations, starting with pick-up from your accommodation in Cape Town. Your first stop might be the Neethlingshof Estate, where you can enjoy a delightful wine tasting before you explore the historic town of Stellenbosch. Afterward, you may proceed to the Boschendal Wine Estate for another tasting and lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, you'll likely visit the Rickety Bridge Winery and the Fairview Wine Estate for more tastings and cheese sampling, finishing with a drive past the historical Drakenstein Prison, the site of Nelson Mandela's release, before returning to your accommodation in Cape Town.

Your journey may begin in the morning when your guide picks you up from your accommodation in Cape Town. Perhaps your first stop will be Neethlingshof Estate, a winery where you can sample five varieties of their renowned wines and learn about each wine's attributes and production process. As you savor these world-class wines, you can soak up the beautiful views of the vineyards. 

Next, it's common to proceed to the historic town of Stellenbosch, known for its well-preserved Cape Dutch architecture and oak-lined streets. Here, you may have the opportunity to view some of the town's significant historical sites and enjoy panoramic views over the Valley. Then, you may head to the Boschendal Wine Estate, where you can experience another delightful wine tasting, followed by a sumptuous lunch at a locally recommended restaurant along the route.

In the afternoon, you'll likely continue to the Rickety Bridge Winery, a destination winery in Franschhoek Valley that offers a fantastic wine experience and beautiful vineyard views. The last stop of the day might be a visit to the Fairview Wine Estate, where you can taste yet another array of wines and sample some of the estate's renowned cheeses. Finally, on our return trip, you may pass the historical Drakenstein Prison, the site of Nelson Mandela's release, marking an end to a day filled with sensory delights and rich history. You'll likely end the excursion when your guide drives you back to Cape Town and drops you off at your accommodation.