The South African winelands, with its ideal climate, is the perfect destination for those who not only want to indulge in the ultimate wine experience, but to do so in breathtaking surroundings
10 DAYS UNIQUE WINE TOUR
The exclusive wine experience
3 nights
Franschhoek
Franschhoek
The town of Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for three quality things, you should be able to: eat well, drink well and sleep well. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. For more than 300 years ago settled by the French Huguenots in the region, bringing with them their winemaking and food knowledge, which has today resulted in South Africa’s gastronomic capital. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge they laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOURMET RESTAURANTS
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODA-TION
EXPLORE THE WINELANDS BY AIR
MANY HIKING TRAILS
STUNNING VIEWS
EXCELLENT GOLF
Franschhoek
The town of Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for three quality things, you should be able to: eat well, drink well and sleep well. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. For more than 300 years ago settled by the French Huguenots in the region, bringing with them their winemaking and food knowledge, which has today resulted in South Africa’s gastronomic capital. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge they laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOURMET RESTAURANTS
EXCELLENT ACCOMMODA-TION
EXPLORE THE WINELANDS BY AIR
MANY HIKING TRAILS
STUNNING VIEWS
EXCELLENT GOLF
3 nights
Cape Town
Cape Town
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its magnificent nature, beautiful coasts, white beaches and cloud-covered mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of attractions that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences – something that suits everyone! The city is beautifully situated at the foot of Table Mountain, its most famous landmark. There are plenty of nice restaurants, shopping, exciting activities etc. In Cape Town, you will find green and lush Constantia Winelands with some of the oldest and magnificent wineries in the country.
IS KNOWN FOR:
STUNNING VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
SEAL SNORKLING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
Cape Town
Cape Town is considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world with its magnificent nature, beautiful coasts, white beaches and cloud-covered mountains. Cape Town is the mecca of attractions that offers a great variety of fantastic experiences – something that suits everyone! The city is beautifully situated at the foot of Table Mountain, its most famous landmark. There are plenty of nice restaurants, shopping, exciting activities etc. In Cape Town, you will find green and lush Constantia Winelands with some of the oldest and magnificent wineries in the country.
IS KNOWN FOR:
STUNNING VINEYARDS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
SEAL SNORKLING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
3 nights
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.
IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
Hermanus
Hermanus is situated in the unique and attractive area of Walker Bay which is surrounded by ocean, mountains, and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its breathtaking nature and famous cliff paths is known as the best land-based whale whatching spot in the world (from June to early Decebmer). Just a few meters from land on the cliffs you can watch whales in the bay, which makes Hermanus the best place in the world to see these magnificent mammals. Visit the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, one of the most southern wine districts in Africa, where several of the country’s top winemakers are located and developing their wines.
IS KNOWN FOR:
WHALE WATCHING
HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF
FANTASTIC WINERIES
GOOD RESTAURANTS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
LOT'S OF ACTIVITIES
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
2 nights
Greater Kruger
Greater Kruger
The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES
Greater Kruger
The Kruger National Park, which is over two million hectares, as large as Israel, is located in the provinces of Mpumalanga and Limpopo in northeastern South Africa. Greater Kruger is the largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks. Adjacent to the national park are many private game reserves and together this area forms the “Greater Kruger” Greater Kruger includes the private game reserves; Sabi Sand, Timbavati, Makuya, Letaba, Balule, Klaserie, Umbabat, Manyeleti. In Greater Kruger there is a big chance to spot the Big 5 but is of course dependent on the season as well as skilled guides and “hawk-eyed” trackers.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG FIVE
GREAT ACCOMMODA-TION
BUSH WALKS
EXCELLENT FOOD
LOT'S TO EXPERIENCE
SPA FACILITIES
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a tasting menu of contemporary cuisine at La Colombe, rated one of the top 20th restaurants in the world
Enjoy a superior Wine tasting at Hamilton Russell winery which is considered to make one of the world’s best Pinot Noirs
Be captivated by fabulous environments while being transported around by our certified and knowledgeable guides
A return trip with a start in the gastronomic capital town, Franschheok followed by at visit to the traditional wine capital, Stellenbosch for 3 nights. Thereafter a visit to vineyards in Botriver and then onwards to the scenic coastal town of Hermanus for 3 nights. End the trip in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, Cape Town, for 3 nights. During the tour you will visit Upplev Sydafrika’s specially selected vineyards – some of South Africa’s finest!
Dates: The trip can be booked on any preferred day of the week, and the duration of the stay can be adjusted according to your wishes.
Length of trip: 9 nights / 10 days in Western Cape Provence + 2 travel days (flight).
Size of groups: Minimum 4 persons for own transport + driver/guide.
This trip can be booked without transport.
Preliminary Itinerary
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Day 1. Cape Town Airport/Franschhoek.
Arriving Cape Town Airport in the morning. Transfer to the gastronomic town of Franschhoek. Welcome drink and lunch at a selected beautiful vineyard with stunning views over Franschhoek wine valley. Check in at a nice, centrally located pre-chosen Guesthouse. Afternoon, evening and dinner at your own.
Day 2. Franschhoek/Stellenbosch.
After breakfast wine tasting at two selected vineyards together with the winemaker. Picnic-lunch at a beautiful Wine Estate. Afternoon at you own in the picturesque town and dinner booked in central Franschhoek.
Day 3. Stellenbosch.
Transfer to Stellenbosch for wine tasting at selected wineries. Lunch at a restaurant beautifully located in Hidden valley. Afternoon and dinner on your own in Franschhoek.
Day 4. Botriver/Hermanus.
On the way from Franschhoek to Hermanus, stop at Botriver for introduction of winemaking and winetasting, picnic at the farm. Arriving Hermanus and check-in at a nice pre-chosen Guesthosue, with stunning views over Walker Bay. Often you can spot some whales, dolphins and seals in the ocean. Afternoon at your own, dinner booked at a selected restaurant in the central Hermanus.
Day 5. Hermanus.
A whole day at your own. Choose between different activities around Hermanus: horseback riding among wild horses, whale watching, Shark cage diving, golf at Hermanus Golf Club or Arabella Golf Estate, kayaking, do some shopping at galleris and Hermanus market. Experience the magnific 21 km Grotto Beach etc. Dinner and wine tasting together with a winemaker at a nice restaurant in Hermanus.
Day 6. Hermanus/Hemel-en-Aarde.
After breakfast: winetasting at Hemel-en-Aarde, Hermanus wineroute. We have the opportunity to meet passionate winemakers, at one of the well-known vineyards in the valley, and with them share their love for the ulitmate within winemaking. Dinner at your own in Hermanus.
Day 7. Hermanus/Cape Town.
After breakfast, transfer to one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Cape Town. Check-in at pre-chosen Boutique Hotel or Guesthouse. In the afternoon citytour around Cape Town. Dinner booked at a nice restaurant in Cape Town.
Day 8. Cape Peninsula/Cape of Good Hope.
A whole day excursion to Cape Point nature reserve and Cape of Good Hope and stop i Simonstown, Boulders Beach with penguins. Chapman’s Peak Drive etc. Picnic-lunch on the way. Dinner at your own in Cape Town.
Day 9. Cape Town/Constantia.
After breakfast, winetour in the green, lush landscape of Constantia Winelands, where some of the oldest vineyards are located. Lunch at award-winning restaurant and vineyard in Constantia together with winemaker. Tour around Hout Bay, Camps Bay etc. Afternoon, evening and dinner at your own.
Day 10. Cape Town/Airport.
Visit V&A Waterfront with exciting streetlife, shopping, restaurants or relax by the pool. Transfer from Cape Town to Airport for flight home.
2 DAYS ADD-ON SAFARI IN GREATER KRUGER NATIONAL PARK
Day 10. Cape Town/Dulini Collection.
After breakfast transfer to Cape Town Airport for domestic flights to the Kruger Park. At the airport you will be picked up and transported to Dulini River Lodge. Afternoon check-in at Dulini with game drive / safari.
Day 11. Dulini Collection.
Safari program at Dulini River Lodge.
Day 12. Dulini River Lodge/Departure.
After morning game drive / safari transfer to the airport. Flights to Johannesburg Airport for further flight to Europe.
Activities
South Africa has a lot to offer in terms of activities. Upplev Sydafrika have put together activities to do in regions or areas you will visiting during your trip. Contact us for more information.
ADD-ON TRIPS
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You can travel to South Africa all year round, but we recommend going September to May
Healthcare is good in South Africa. Even so we suggest obtaining a sound travel insurance before departure
As a EU and UK citizen, you will receive a 90-day tourist visa upon arrival in South Africa
To ponder before travelling:
The so-called “peak season” in December / January is very popular indeed and requires booking of accommodation, safaris, activities and restaurants well in advance.