Tall mountains, deep valleys and endless rolling hills covered in vines characterize the Cape Winelands. As the most important wine growing region in South Africa, this is a wine lover's paradise, blending a vast array of taste, culture and beauty that extends far beyond the excellent wines of the Cape Wine Route.

The Cape Wine Route...  The Cape Wine Route is dominated by the towns of Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and Paarl, all offering superb Cape Wine Route accommodation. Wine tasting tours along the Cape Wine Route have evolved into an indulgence of the senses. Gourmet lunches, accompanied by fine wines and enhanced by truly breathtaking views of the surrounding vineyards and mountains are followed by a smorgasbord of wine estates, both old and new, each with its own special flavour and colour. The picturesque towns of the Cape Winelands are steeped in history and leafy tree lined streets are filled with quaint coffee shops, arts, crafts and rich Cape Dutch heritage.

Estates along the Cape Wine Route not to be missed include: Klein Constantia and Buitenverwachting (Constantia); Backsberg and KWV International (Paarl); Spier and Fairview, Rustenerg (Stellenbosch) and Chamonix, Boschendal, L'Ormarins Houte Cabriere (Franschhoek).

Wine Route Tours... 

The following two Cape Wine Route tours from South Africa 365 will expose to you some of South Africa's greatest highlights as well as some excellent Cape wines.

The Cape Winelands Day Tour which will take you on a scenic and historic drive along the Cape Wine Route and allow for wine tasting at local farms in Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek.

The 7 day Whale and Wine Route Tour which will take you on an adventure from the attractions in Cape Town through the Cape Winelands and Hermanus, the best land based whale watching destination in the world.

The 13 day African Highlights Tour which will expose you to the mighty Victoria Falls, A Big Five safari in the Kruger National and a Cape Wine Route tour.

The 8 day Cape Town Epic Tour which will not only expose you to the beauty of the cape Wine Route but to the sights and sounds that have made Cape Town the international tourist hub that it is today.

Wine Route Accommodation... 

Cape Wine Route accommodation offerings are both plentiful and picturesque. Renovated Cape Dutch farmhouses dating back to the 18th century, hilltop cottages, manor houses and golf estates are just some of the accommodations on offer along the Cape Wine Route.

Elegance, opulence and luxury abound in the Cape Winelands and what's more - you don't need to be a wine connoisseur to enjoy them. Each of the destinations on the Cape Wine Route is home to a host of attractions which range from nature trails and hot air ballooning to world class golfing and shopping. Winelands accommodation is set in picturesque surroundings where only the sounds of birds break the silence in the crisp morning air and life moves at the pace you choose.

Booking Cape Wine Route tour is as easy as 123; simply enquire with one of your dedicated travel consultants for a tailor made tour of the Cape Winelands.