The day, in a little more detail.
Trade a tasting checklist for a day that suits your taste. Spend time in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, with two pre-arranged estate visits and an unhurried lunch. Prefer gardens, architecture and good food to wine? Ask for an alcohol-free version. Paarl is an alternative focus, rather than a third region added automatically.
A possible itinerary
Times are planning windows in South African time (UTC+2). Your final itinerary depends on availability, opening times, pickup location and conditions.
Leave the city behind
Collection in central Cape Town. Allow roughly 60–90 minutes to the first estate, depending on traffic.
Your first estate
A booked tasting or garden visit near Stellenbosch, chosen for your interests and subject to availability.
Through the valley
A short Stellenbosch town stop, then continue toward Franschhoek.
A proper lunch break
Allow 90 minutes for a pre-booked restaurant or picnic. Food charged separately.
One more perspective
Second estate visit or time in Franschhoek village. Depart around 15:30.
Back in Cape Town
Approximate return; late-afternoon traffic can extend the drive.
Planned inclusions
- Private transport and driver-guide arrangements, once confirmed
- Central pickup and return
- Estate and restaurant planning
Quoted separately
- Wine tastings and estate admission
- Lunch and purchases
- Wine Tram tickets
- Extra time or outlying pickups
Make it yours
Food and wine pairing · Garden-focused alternative · Paarl instead of Franschhoek. Extras are requests, subject to suitability and a written quote.
Who this suits
Couples, food lovers and small groups who prefer quality time at fewer stops.
Party size & transport
Private transport is matched to your party. Tell us the number of adults and children, luggage, prams and any child-restraint needs. Passenger capacity, vehicle arrangements and any separate guide are confirmed in your written quote. Families and larger groups are welcome to enquire.
Pickup & drop-off
Central Cape Town and the Atlantic Seaboard are the planning area. Tell us your accommodation or meeting point. Outlying locations, airport pickups and alternative drop-offs need a separate check.
Access & mobility
Some estates have level routes; others have gravel or stairs. Specific venues and vehicle access must be checked before confirmation.
Travelling with children
Family-friendly estates can be requested. Under-18s do not participate in alcohol tastings. Venue child policies and restraints are checked in advance.
Weather & changes
Tastings can work in rainy weather. Outdoor picnics need an indoor alternative; fires or road closures may change the route.
Cancellations
Read the cancellation information. Your quote will disclose the cancellation terms and any supplier conditions before you confirm.
Your questions, answered.
Do we need to drink wine?
No. Ask for gardens, food, architecture and village time instead.
Is the Wine Tram included?
No. It needs its own timetable. We can quote a separate tram-focused day and transfer.
Can we visit three regions?
With a revised plan, yes, but two areas usually make for a more relaxed private day.