Explore the majestic scenery off the Cape Peninsula,and Stellenbosch Wine Lands in this full-day tour. We take you around the entire Cape peninsula and show you the wonders of Cape Town - from the pristine beaches of Camps Bay and Clifton, amazing views from Chapman's Peak Drive, to the spectacular sight of Cape Point, along with visiting a penguin colony and small coastal communities on this most enjoyable route. We then head across False Bay to the wine tasting capital of South Africa - Stellenbosch, orientation is provided on the area as well as a Cellar Tour and the oppertunity to taste locally produced Chesse and Wine.
Tour Highlights:
- 8:00am +/- Hotel Pick-up
- Clifton
- Camps Bay
- Hout Bay Harbour
- Chapmans Peak Drive
- Cape Point
- Boulders Beach - Penguins (Optional)
- False Bay, Simons Town
- Fish Hoek, Kalk Bay
- Stellenbosch
- Wine Tasting
- Cellar Tour
- Cheese and Wine Tasting
- Duration +/- 8hrs
Options: Cape Point - Funicular +/-R70, Boulders - Penguin +/- R75, Lunch - Own Account
Tour Details Summary
Your guide will provide commentary about the areas en-route and the day begins with a scenic drive along the Atlantic coast, passing through the cosmopolitan suburbs of Sea Point and Camps Bay, where you’ll have spectacular views of the Table Mountain range.
Continue to the fishing village of Hout Bay, one of Cape Town's best-kept secrets. Enjoy an optional short boat trip to Duiker Island, time permitting, to see the Cape fur seals that inhabit the island.
Next is the Cape Point Nature Reserve, covering an area of more than 17,300 acres. The reserve is home to a variety of wildlife, including baboons, rhebok, Cape mountain zebra, bontebok, and the elusive eland. It is also one of the world's largest breeding grounds for tortoises. You’ll see the spot where, as per legend, the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet and feel the brisk wind that is said to have curative powers.
Following the coastline along False Bay, by way of Simon's Town, with a stop to visit the penguin colony at Boulders Beach.
We then head across False Bay to The Cape Winelands that lie's just 20 minutes outside of Cape Town, and this is where you will find some of the country’s top wine estates.
A number of wine varietals are produced here, including Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Pinotage and the signature sparkling wine, methode cap classique. The town of Stellenbosch offers plenty more besides wine tasting, including cellar tours, cheese tasting and the chance to purchase wine at cellar prices.
Let yourself be guided around the stunning wine cellars of this old established estate, feeling the passion of the winemakers and understanding the process that goes behind turning a grapevine field into a sumptuous wine. Treat yourself to a tasting of the estate's finest wines and cheeses.
