Welcome to South Africa! Already on the drive to your first accommodation on a wine estate in Durbanville, you get a first impression of this beautiful country. The Durbanville Wine Route stretches across the Tygerberg hills, only about 20 minutes from Cape Town. Twelve wine estates and some excellent restaurants are part of this route. Today you visit Durbanville Wine Estate and Diemersdal Wine Estate (wine tasting at your own expense). You can also discuss with your guide which other estates you would like to visit and where you would like to join a tasting.

Both towns you visit today lie in the heart of the winelands. Paarl is known for the "Pearl Rock", a large granite outcrop that shines like a pearl in the sun after rain. The fertile soil and Mediterranean climate make the region ideal for agriculture. Paarl is a prosperous town with impressive villas, well-preserved Cape Dutch houses, beautiful gardens and shady oaks. The Paarl Wine Route offers not only first-class wine estates but also picturesque hiking trails and excellent restaurants. Today's programme features the Spice Route just outside Paarl. Here, there are no limits to your imagination! Besides wine, you can also taste biltong, chocolate, beer or spirits (tastings and meals at your own expense). Your accommodation, Val du Charron Wine & Olive Estate Guesthouse & Spa (Luxury Twin), is known for its delicious dinner with accompanying wine tasting – the so-called "Theatre of Wine" (subject to availability).

Today you head for two days to the beautiful area of Tulbagh in the Breede River Valley, surrounded by the picturesque Witzenberg mountain range, whose peaks rise over 2,000 metres. Founded in 1743, Tulbagh is home to the oldest church building in the world. The fertile valley offers ideal conditions for viticulture – no wonder Tulbagh's wines are among the best in the world. The best-known estates include Twee Jonge Gezellen, Tulbagh Winery, Drostdy-Hof and Theuniskraal. You can agree with your guide which estates you would like to visit (tastings and meals at your own expense).

Today on your wine tour through South Africa you enjoy a sparkling wine tasting at the Twee Jonge Gezellen estate. The delicious Oakhurst olives can't be missed either – you visit the farm and take part in an olive tasting. Both tastings are already included in the price. Afterwards, on a leisurely walk through Tulbagh, you can discover the historic Cape Dutch buildings. If you would like to learn more about the town's history, you can book a local guide for a surcharge.

Today you head to the coast to the popular holiday resort of Hermanus. Originally a small fishing village, Hermanus has grown to around 50,000 inhabitants and lies only about two hours' drive from Cape Town. Nestled against an impressive mountain range covered in dense fynbos vegetation, Hermanus offers not only breathtaking landscapes but also beautiful swimming beaches. On the way you visit two estates in the famous Hemel-en-Aarde wine region – these tastings are already included in the price.

After breakfast you make your way to the harbour in Hermanus. If you like, you can join a boat trip and whale-watching tour for a surcharge (seasonal from May to November, price: € 80 per person). Don't miss the chance to get really close to these gentle giants of the sea! If you would rather take it easy, you can enjoy a completely relaxed day.

Today you drive along the spectacular coastal route via Kleinmond and Gordon's Bay to Somerset West. The Helderberg Wine Route near Somerset West comprises around 30 wine estates, each offering a unique and special experience. The striking Helderberg, with its eight peaks and a height of 1,137 metres, can be seen clearly from several estates. Originally the estates on this route specialised exclusively in red wines, but they have since expanded their range to include Chardonnay and sparkling wine. At most wine cellars you can join tastings and cellar tours daily or buy wines directly on site. Many estates also have restaurants and idyllic picnic spots. Today wine tastings at the Vergelegen and Waterkloof estates await you. At 11 am you join a cellar tour with a subsequent tasting at the renowned Vergelegen estate. Then you continue to the Waterkloof estate, one of the most impressive new estates in the entire Cape. There you enjoy a wine tasting accompanied by a Waterkloof platter of fine bites. Waterkloof lies only five kilometres from False Bay on the Schapenberg, between Somerset West and Sir Lowry's Pass Village – a perfect end to today's day of indulgence!

After Cape Town, Stellenbosch is the second-oldest town in South Africa founded by Europeans and one of the most beautiful places in the country. The town looks back on an eventful history and is set in a breathtaking mountain landscape with fertile valleys. On a leisurely stroll through Stellenbosch you discover the town's rich heritage – the mix of Victorian and Cape Dutch architecture gives it a unique charm. In 1971, three local winemakers founded the Stellenbosch Wine Route, South Africa's first wine route. Today all the estates in the region are part of this route and invite you to enjoy tastings and cellar tours – the perfect start to your culinary wine journey!

Today a very special experience awaits you: the Franschhoek Wine Tram! This combination of a double-decker tram and a nostalgic bus takes you comfortably from one estate to the next, offering breathtaking views of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley. During the ride you learn interesting facts about winegrowing in the region. A tour on the "Purple Line" is planned, which serves the estates in the western valley – including Vrede en Lust, Plaisir de Merle, Allée Bleue, Noble Hill, Babylonstoren, Backsberg and Solms-Delta. In the afternoon a special highlight is on the programme: a visit to Stellenbrau, the first brewery in Stellenbosch.

Today you return to Cape Town. In the morning it's time to roll up your sleeves! You get the chance to experience Cape Malay cuisine up close – a cuisine whose exotic spices have strongly shaped the culinary scene at the Cape. Local cooks share traditional recipes with you, often handed down over generations. In the historic Bo-Kaap quarter, which dates back to the 17th century, you dive deep into the culinary heart of the Rainbow Nation. Of course you don't just cook – you also taste your creations straight away! Afterwards, a digestive stroll through Bo-Kaap is a good idea, where you can admire the colourful houses and visit the Bo-Kaap Museum.

Today three estates in the Constantia Valley are on your programme: Buitenverwachting, Constantia Glen (where a red wine and chocolate tasting is included for you) and Klein Constantia – famous names you have surely come across before. The Constantia Valley is the heart of Cape Town's winelands and the oldest wine-producing area in the southern hemisphere – its history goes back to 1685. There are nine estates here in total, each with its own charm. Thanks to the special soil, location and ideal climate, first-class wines are produced here, which even Napoleon Bonaparte appreciated in the 19th century. In the evening you enjoy an exquisite dinner.

An eventful journey comes to an end. Totsiens – until next time! Would you like to combine your wine tour with a safari? Then you can add an exciting safari package. A transfer takes you in about four hours to the breathtaking Gondwana Game Reserve – the perfect finale to your South African adventure!