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1 Day, Cape Countryside - Winelands and Heritage Tour |
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A taste of the Cape's history and wine! |
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On this tour you will spend a full day out in the scenic Cape countryside and famed winelands. Our stops will be in and around the historic towns of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Not only will you learn about and taste the regions fine wines but you will also learn about the areas history and culture which goes back to the earliest Cape settlement. Lunch will be at an excellent local restaurant. The day will finish with a visit to a Cheetah and Bird of Prey Sanctuary (optional). |
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| After collection at 8. 30am we will head east from the city and soon we will be driving in the Cape Countryside. Our route takes us to the town of Paarl (Pearl) for a visit to the Taal Monument (an option), pearched on a giant granite monolith, with its rich symbolism and spectacular views. This is followed by a cellar tour and wine tasting before we move on to Franschhoek. On the way you will learn a bit about the areas history and geography and we will pass the prison that held Nelson Mandela on his release in 1990. In Franschhoek we will visit the French Hugenot Monument (museum visit is an option) and stroll through this picturesque, french flavoured village and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. From Franshhoek we wind our way through the mountains to Stellenbosch. Here we will partake in a second wine tasting. On our return journey to Cape Town, time allowing, we will stop at a Cheetah and Bird of Prey Sanctuary (entrance fee is additional cost). |
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| Meet up location: 8.30am. You will be collected and returned to your place of accommodation - hotel, guesthouse, cruise ship etc. Please note a R100 (USD15) will apply if your accommodation venue is further than 20km from Cape Town CBD. |
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| End location: You will be returned to your place of accommodation or alternate central Cape Town location at your request. |
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| Duration: 8 hours 30 min. |
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| 500 Rand - If you wish to purchase wine and/or momentos. |
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Transportation, Guide fee and fees for wine tastings and cellar tour. In addition, entrance fee to one heritage attraction.
Complimentary bottled water in the vehicle. |
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| As tastes and appetites vary, your luncheon cost is not included. Should time allow, we will visit a Cheetah and Bird of Prey Sanctuary - the entrance fee is excluded (animals can be seen from the entrance and alternate attractions exist at this venue). |
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| Tour #: 23110 |
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| Tour Type: Culinary, Cultural |
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Transportation Method: I use a new Hyundai Starex mini-bus (7 passenger seater) with leather interior and air-conditioning. I have a Public Drivers Permit and the vehicle has an Operator's Card (registered for use as 'passenger transportation for reward') and has Passenger Liability Insurance.
For larger groups I rent vehicles and drivers from reliable service providers. |
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| Activity Level: Minimal |
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 Friendly: Yes. |
| Please state if a member of your party has mobility issues and venues will be selected to accomodate their needs. Please state if a special vehicle, at extra cost, is required. |
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| Kid Friendly: Yes. The sites, scenery and food will appeal to children but wine tasting is generally not kiddie friendly. |
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| Language(s): English (fluent) explanation |
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| Maximum travelers: 8 |
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| Web address (URL) of this page: http://www.ToursByLocals.com/StellenboschWineHistory |
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