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Cape
Wine Collection Tour Packages
Breath-taking
scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine and
the finest wines. This is the world-renowned Cape
winelands, situated on the southwestern tip of
Africa. The picturesque region with its spectacular
vineyards, has become a magnet ˆ drawing both
local and international tourists who wish to
explore this inspiring rich cultural and historical
heritage. To avoid making a visit to the Winelands
with its vast number of wine estates and diverse
facilities a daunting task, a range of customised
tour packages under the Cape Wine Collection banner
has been launched. The route and location of each
facility has clearly been mapped out in an
illustrated and user-friendly Cape Wine Collection
map.
Comprising some of
the finest wine estates in the Winelands, the Cape
Wine Collection covers everything from ultra modern
cellars to 300 year old homesteads as well as
allowing visitors to experience the age old
tradition of a working brandy cooperage. The
concept of the self-guided tour packages is aimed
at facilitating and assisting tourists by providing
visitors with an easy yet comprehensive method of
enjoying the best the Cape Winelands has to
offer.
Tailor-made
packages offer visitors the choice of one - or half
day tours ˆ depending on how much time they
have available or on their personal preference. The
tours include the option of a sparkling breakfast
at the House of JC Le Roux, a picnic lunch in the
shadow of the Cape Dutch homestead of Nederburg
Estate, or a gourmet lunch at the spectacular @ The
Hills at Durbanville Hills winery, overlooking
Table Mountain and Table Bay. Two of the packages,
the Historic and The Connoisseur‚s Tours also
include an overnight stay at the original Plaisir
de Merle homestead and each package offers tours
and tastings at some of the finest wine estates in
the world.
The World Wine
Tour takes you on a journey around the world ˆ
starting off with the French culture at Plaisir de
Merle and continues on to Nederburg Estate, steeped
in German tradition. Enjoy a pleasurable lunch at @
The Hills and end the day with a tour of
Durbanville Hills winery, producers of
award-winning New World style wines.
The Complete
Winelands Tour offers tours and tastings at the
world-renowned Nederburg Estate and South
Africa‚s leading house of sparkling wine, The
House of JC Le Roux. Discover quality and sparkling
wines before enjoying an indulgent lunch. End the
day with a tour and sundowner at Van Ryn brandy
distillery.
If you are pressed
for time the Half Day Winelands Tour provides an
all round Winelands experience in only half a day.
Enjoy a tour and tasting at The Bergkelder, the
wine cellar in the mountain at the foot of the
historic Papegaaiberg on the outskirts of
Stellenbosch and experience the tranquil ambience
of this awesome cellar. Indulge in a relaxing
cheese lunch under the trees, next to the river and
end the day with a tour of Van Ryn brandy
distillery and a glorious brandy cocktail next to
the fountain.
Experience the
rich culture and historic nature of the Cape
Winelands with the Historic Tour. Visit the
200-year-old Drostdy Hof Estate and museum in
Tulbach before heading back to Paarl for a tour of
the Cape Dutch style Nederburg homestead. End the
day back in Simondium, outside Paarl with a tour
and overnight stay at the 300-year-old farm of
Plaisir de Merle. This trip down memory lane is one
not be missed by any wine connoisseur.
facility tour
packages: There are 8 of these exciting
packages to choose from, highlighting the splendor
and magnificence of South Africa‚s premier
wine regions. Explore the possibilities, choose one
that is most suitable for you and enjoy the best
wine, food and hospitality in the Cape this festive
season. Most local tour operators offer the tour
packages and The Cape Wine Collection map is
available at leading tourist information centres,
tour operators, filling stations and wine
estates.
For
reservations and further information please contact
the relevant wine estate:
 Plaisir
de Merle Tel: (021) 874 1072
Nederburg Tel:
(021) 862 3104
JC Le Roux Tel:
(021) 865 2590
Drostdy Hof Tel:
(023) 230 1086
Bergkelder Tel:
(021) 809 8492
Neethlingshof Tel:
(021) 883 8988
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