SELF-DRIVE TOURS | WINE TOURS
What to do
Wineries to visit
Where to eat
Where to sleep
Car Hire
WHAT TO DO
We offer a superb advisory service if you are planning your own trip. Below you will find some suggestions from our side, and also if you go to What to do in Cape Town you can make a selection of all items that interest you. Forward them to us and we will look at logistics; availability (eg. Table Mountain may be closed for maintenance at certain times of the year; or some wineries are closed on weekends during the winter season) and then provide you with our proposal for your itinerary, with your accommodation and visits all booked! Also included in the itinerary are detailed directions on how to get where you want to be. This itinerary comes to you at no cost provided we do all bookings for you.
WINERIES TO VISIT
South Africa currently boasts over 600 wine cellars crushing grapes within 21 regions, districts and wards with an estimated well over 5000 wine labels. We would love to show you them all, but time has shown us that the majority of our guests only have a few days - some only one day - to spend in the Winelands.
We have therefore hand-picked wineries for our day tours which offer a representative overview of the South African wine industry. Our selection includes from larger corporate-owned wineries with huge production capacities, to smaller boutique family-owned wineries. All offer superb quality wines reflecting their terroir and own style. In addition, many have unique offerings such as al fresco picnics; cheeses; olives; brandy; wildlife; African Craft Markets; etc. These are the wineries included in our scheduled itineraries and are useful for those guests who are happy to go on our recommendations.
We are, however, willing and able to replace these with any winery of your choice. You name them, we get you there.
Please see our selection of wineries currently visited on our scheduled day tours below divided into the wine routes. To give you a taste, we have included links to their websites.
STELLENBOSCH
- Amani Vineyards www.amani.co.za
- Bilton Wines www.biltonwines.com
- Clos Malverne www.closmalverne.co.za
- Jordan Wine Estate www.jordanwines.com
- Middelvlei Estate www.middelvlei.co.za
- Peter Falke Wines www.peterfalkewines.co.za
- Uva Mira Vineyards www.uvamira.co.za
FRANSCHHOEK
- La Motte www.la-motte.com
- Leopard's Leap Wines www.leopards-leap.com
- L’Ormarins Private Cellar (Anthonij Rupert Wines) www.rupertwines.com
PAARL
- Backsberg Estate Cellars www.backsberg.co.za
- KWV Emporium www.kwv.co.z
- Laborie Cellar www.laboriewines.com
- Spice Route Winery www.spiceroutewines.co.za
DURBANVILLE
- Hillcrest Estate www.hillcrestfarm.co.za
WHERE TO EAT
Our passion is ‘for the good things in life’ and what could be better than enjoying a delicious meal with a superb bottle of wine in some of the world’s most beautiful surroundings. Let us know where you are going to be spending some time, and we will be happy to recommend some of the top restaurants in Cape Town and the Winelands. We'll even reserve a table for you. Here are some of our favourites and those enjoyed by out clients:
Cape Town: Aubergine; Baia (Waterfront); Bistro 1682 (on Steenberg, Constantia); Savoy Cabbage; Pigalle; Panama Jacks; Chapman’s Peak Restaurant (Hout Bay); La Colombe (Constantia); La Grotto (Plumstead); The Foodbarn (Noordhoek); Marco’s African Place; The Codfather (Camps Bay); Willoughby's in the Waterfront; Meloncino (Authentic Italian - Waterfront)
Winelands: Terroir on Kleine Zalze (Stellenbosch); Laborie Restaurant (Paarl); La Petite Ferme (Franschhoek); Le Quartier Francais (Franschhoek); Overture at Hidden Valley Winery (Stellenbosch); The Restaurant at Pontac (Paarl); Reuben’s (Franschhoek); Schulphoek Seafront Guesthouse & Restaurant (Hermanus); Tokara (Stellenbosch); Clos Malverne Restaurant (Stellenbosch); Vintage Devine on Bilton (Stellenbosch); Bread & Wine on Moreson (Franschhoek); Pierneef at La Motte (Franschhoek); Bosman's at Grand Roche (Paarl); Backsberg Restaurant (Franschhoek); Heaven Restaurant (Hermanus); 96 Winery Rd (Stellenbosch); Jordan Restaurant with George Jardine (Stellenbosch); Rust en Vrede Restaurant (Stellenbosch); Babel Restaurant (Franschhoek)
Garden Route: Ile de Pain (Knysna); Jemima’s (Oudtshoorn)
Need more info re where to eat? Contact us.
WHERE TO SLEEP
The Winelands offers a myriad of accommodation facilities! We have, with time and experience, created a comprehensive list of preferred accommodations ie establishments we have visited personally and recommended to our clients. Give us an idea of what type of accommodation you prefer, and what your approximate budget is and we will make some suggestions, check availability and book it for you - contact us.
CAR HIRE
Due to longstanding and healthy working relationships, we are happy to assist you with quotes for car hiring, and for your convenience, you can do your enquiries and booking right here. Please contact us for a quote, providing the following info: preferred car type, manual or automatic and whether you require an additional driver facility?
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