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Adventure · 3 days

Cape Winelands Private Estate Escape

A curated three-day retreat through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek - private cellar tastings, Cape Dutch estate stays and Michelin-tier tables.

Slip away into the Cape Winelands on a slow, sensory journey through South Africa's oldest wine estates. Day 1 · Stellenbosch — Arrive by private transfer, settle into a heritage Cape Dutch manor, sunset tasting on the Simonsberg slopes, five-course chef's table paired with reserve vintages. Day 2 · Franschhoek — Private cellar tour with the winemaker, hot-air balloon at dawn over the valley (optional), afternoon Cap Classique masterclass, dinner at a Michelin-starred estate. Day 3 · Constantia return — Farmhouse breakfast, olive-grove walk, one final tasting at a 300-year-old estate, chauffeured return to Cape Town. Included: private guide, luxury vehicle, boutique estate stay (two nights), all tastings, three dinners, daily breakfast, gratuities.

Journey highlights

  • Two nights at a heritage Cape Dutch estate
  • Private cellar tour with the winemaker
  • Michelin-starred estate dinner
  • Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the valley
  • Cap Classique masterclass in Franschhoek
  • Chauffeured private transfers throughout

What's included

  • Private estate accommodation across two winelands villages
  • Curated tastings at four leading Cape wine estates
  • Chef-hosted long-table lunch on a working vineyard
  • Private cellar tour and blending experience
  • Return road transfer from Cape Town
  • All gratuities and tasting fees
Accommodation style

Historic Cape Dutch estate suites and boutique village hotels — whitewashed walls, oak floors and vineyard-facing terraces.

Best time to visit

February – April for harvest season; October – November for spring blossom and lush vineyard landscapes.