



by African Story Wine Tours (Tasting only on tours)
The African Story Wine Tours in the Cape Winelands lasts about eight hours and visits four vineyards located in the regions of Paarl, Franschhoek, and Stellenbosch. The tour begins with pickup from hotels or guest houses in Cape Town in an air-conditioned minivan. During the day, participants taste a variety of South African wines at each vineyard and hear stories about the history and production of the wines in these areas. Lunch is included and served in the winelands among the rolling mountains. The tour focuses on wine tastings and does not include time to walk around the towns or cities. The minimum age to join is 18 years. A vegetarian lunch option is available if requested at the time of booking. Children and luggage are not allowed on this tour.
Cape Town
The tour begins in the city, leaving the coastline behind as it heads directly toward the wine region.
Paarl
The first wine stop is in Paarl, known for its large granite rock formations. A selected top-quality wine farm here offers the first tasting of local wines.
120 min
Franschhoek
The route continues into Franschhoek Valley, a French-influenced area surrounded by mountains. A local vineyard stop provides tastings of some of the region’s premium wines.
120 min
Stellenbosch
Before the last tasting, the group stops at a Stellenbosch vineyard for a sit-down lunch featuring local dishes paired with views of nearby mountains.
60 min
Stellenbosch
The last stop is a selected wine farm known for bold flavors and premium wines, representing the historic region’s global reputation.
60 min
Cape Town
The trip concludes with the return to Cape Town, carrying not only wine purchases but also lasting memories of the day in the winelands.