Explore the oldest wine-producing region in Africa, a mere 20 minutes from the city. Enjoy spectacular views in this gorgeous, scenic area of the Constantiaberg Mountains and visit wine-estates for tastings according to your preference.
Highlights
•Visit wine estates according to your preferences.
•Explore Africa’s oldest wine producing region, only 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town.
•Absorb the spectacular scenery of the Constantiaberg Mountains.
We depart from Cape Town and head south along the Peninsula towards Constantia, where we enjoy a tour of the famous Constantia Wine Ward.
The historic valley, with vineyards clinging to the eastern slopes of the Constantiaberg Mountains, was home to 17th-century Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel’s wine farm. Its legendary dessert wines graced the tables of the European monarchy in the 18th century.
There are now numerous cellars in this premier ward, and we will taste wines at some of these estates, which continue the tradition of producing wines from classic European noble varieties. The area is celebrated for its Sauvignon Blancs, Semillons and Chardonnays, from the Steenberg, Constantia Uitsig and Buitenverwachting estates. However, wonderful Merlots, Cabernet, Shiraz and red blends in classic Bordeaux styles are also made at Groot Constantia, Klein Constantia and High Constantia, but the area’s famed signature wine is still the exquisite Vin de Constance from Klein Constantia.
Tour Code: FH08
Special Interests: Wine tasting
Duration: 4 hours
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Group Size: 1 / 13 min / max
Departures: Hotel
Departure Time: 09h00/13h00
Returns: Hotel
Return Time: 13h00/17h00
WINELANDS TOURS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS CLASSIC, FAMILY OR SCHEDULED TOURS. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ADD ON ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CYCLING; GOURMET TASTINGS; MUSEUMS & ARCHITECTURE; PENINSULAR TOUR.
Includes:
Entrance fees for Wine Tastings and Museum.
Excludes:
Personal Shopping, gratuities and lunch.
