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
Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for three quality things, excellent: food, wine and accommodation. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. More than 300 years ago, the French Huguenots settled in the area, and brought their winemaking and food knowledge, which today has resulted in the gastronomic capital of South Africa. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
DELICIOUS GOURMET EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCE THE WINELANDS FROM ABOVE
EXPERINECE WINE TRAM
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
Franschhoek
Franschhoek – which in Afrikaans means the French hook – is well known for three quality things, excellent: food, wine and accommodation. The town definitely lives up to its reputation, located in one of the world’s most beautiful wine valleys. More than 300 years ago, the French Huguenots settled in the area, and brought their winemaking and food knowledge, which today has resulted in the gastronomic capital of South Africa. It was only when the French Huguenots arrived in South Africa, that the wine culture took off and with their knowledge laid the foundation for today’s South African wine industry.
IS KNOWN FOR:
BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL!
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
DELICIOUS GOURMET EXPERIENCES
EXPERIENCE THE WINELANDS FROM ABOVE
EXPERINECE WINE TRAM
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
3 nights
Hermanus
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in the unique and attractive area along Walker Bay which is surrounded by sea, mountains and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its magnificent nature is known as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching. To the east of the town you find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there are many nice restaurants and it is crowded with small fascinating galleries, shops and markets, all within walking distance. Hermanus also have its own attractive wine route in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
IS KNOWN FOR:
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
WHALE WATCHING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
PARAGLIDING
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
Hermanus
Hermanus is located in the unique and attractive area along Walker Bay which is surrounded by sea, mountains and miles of white beaches. Hermanus with its magnificent nature is known as the best place in the world for land-based whale watching. To the east of the town you find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, there are many nice restaurants and it is crowded with small fascinating galleries, shops and markets, all within walking distance. Hermanus also have its own attractive wine route in the beautiful Hemel-en-Aarde valley.
IS KNOWN FOR:
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
WHALE WATCHING
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
SHARK CAGE DIVING
BEAUTIFUL BEACHES
PARAGLIDING
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
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, bars, nightclubs, shopping 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:
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
PARAGLIDING
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, bars, nightclubs, shopping 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:
LOTS OF ACTIVITIES TO CHOOSE FROM
FANTASTIC WINE CELLARS
MANY GREAT RESTAURANTS
EXPERIENCE CAPE TOWN FROM ABOVE
BEAUTIFUL HIKING TRAILS
EXCELLENT GOLF COURSES
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
PARAGLIDING
2 nights
Greater Kruger National Park
Greater Kruger National Park
Experience an unforgettable safari in Greater Kruger National Park, the world’s oldest and largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks, located in northeastern South Africa. Imagine the most exciting safari experience in one of the private game reserves and together this area form the Greater Kruger. Experience the Big 5; rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, African buffalo, but also a variety of other exciting animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes etc.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG 5
WALKING SAFARI
SPECIAL WINE CELLAR
GREAT FOOD
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
Greater Kruger National Park
Experience an unforgettable safari in Greater Kruger National Park, the world’s oldest and largest national park and one of the world’s wildlife-rich parks, located in northeastern South Africa. Imagine the most exciting safari experience in one of the private game reserves and together this area form the Greater Kruger. Experience the Big 5; rhino, leopard, lion, elephant, African buffalo, but also a variety of other exciting animals such as cheetahs, giraffes, hippos, zebras, crocodiles, antelopes etc.
IS KNOWN FOR:
THE BIG 5
WALKING SAFARI
SPECIAL WINE CELLAR
GREAT FOOD
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE
EXCELLENT SPA EXPERIENCES
HIGHLIGHTS
Experience a tasting menu of contemporary cuisine at La Colombe, rated number 13 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.