Flights not included
Now from
$1190
Was from
$1590
Days
5
High trails, big sky.

Cape Town Wine Escape

Discover Cape Town and the Cape Winelands on a five-day independent short break combining arranged excursions with time to explore on your own. Stay in the city for four nights, with an airport arrival transfer, a historic walking tour, a Cape Peninsula excursion and a full day in the wine country included.

Learn about Cape Town’s colonial past and the legacy of apartheid, follow the coast toward Cape Point and see the African penguins at Boulders Beach. In Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, discover the region through vineyard visits, wine tasting and food pairings.

A free day leaves room for your own interests, from Table Mountain to the waterfront. This is not an escorted group tour: local partners run the individual activities, there is no dedicated trip leader throughout, and other travelers may join the excursions.
Cape Town Wine Escape
⭐️ 4.9 - 5 reviews
Start: Cape Town, South Africa
End: Cape Town, South Africa

Duration: 5 days
Style: Comfort
Theme: Independent - Short Breaks
Minimum age: 5 years
Group size: 1–6 travelers
Physical rating: 2 out of 5

Why you'll love this trip

  • Cape Town’s History on Foot
    Explore the city with a local guide, learning about colonialism, slavery and apartheid through its historic sites. The walking tour gives context to the streets and buildings of modern Cape Town.
  • Explore Stellenbosch
    Spend time in the university town of Stellenbosch, with its tree-lined streets and historic centre. This stop adds an urban perspective to a day among the vineyards.
  • The Cape Peninsula Coast
    Follow the coast toward the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, stopping at scenic viewpoints. Visit Simon’s Town and Boulders Beach to see the African penguin colony.
  • Wine, Cheese and Chocolate
    Visit wine estates in the Cape Winelands and explore different flavors through tastings and pairings. Artisanal cheese and chocolate add another dimension to the region’s wines.
  • A Day Your Way
    Use a free day to explore the city at your own pace. Optional choices include Table Mountain, Robben Island, the waterfront or a relaxed day discovering local cafés and restaurants.
  • One Comfortable City Base
    Stay in Cape Town for four nights and return to the same hotel after your excursions. Arranged tours provide structure while leaving you independent time without a full-time trip leader.
This is South Africa shaped into a clear, human travel story rather than a list of stops. Expect active days, local details and a route that keeps changing in the best way.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Cape Town
Day 2 - Cape Town - Walking Tour & Cape Point Peninsula
Day 3 - Cape Town - Winelands
Day 4 - Cape Town
Day 5 - Cape Town
Tour program
  • Welcome to Cape Town, where a local transfer representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel, provided your arrival transfer has been arranged in advance. Settle into the city beneath Table Mountain, with its coastal scenery, restaurants and nearby vineyards.

    The rest of the day is free for independent exploration. Depending on your arrival time, you could consider the Table Mountain cable car, a walk in Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden or time beside the waterfront. Excursions outside the included programme are optional and should be planned around their opening times, weather and availability. No meals are included today.
  • Accommodation
    Hotel - 1 night
  • Meals
    There are no meals included on this day.
  • Discover two sides of Cape Town today with a historic city walk and an excursion along the Cape Peninsula. The roughly two-hour walking tour explores the city’s colonial history, slavery and apartheid, and considers how this past continues to shape life in South Africa.

    Historical stops include the Castle of Good Hope, the area around the Slave Lodge, District Six and the parliament buildings. Finish with a photo opportunity among the colourful streets of Bo-Kaap. Your local guide provides context for the places you see; the itinerary does not specify admission to every museum mentioned.

    The peninsula excursion follows the Atlantic coastline past viewpoints such as Maiden’s Cove and Sentinel Lookout. Continue to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, with time to walk toward the old lighthouse, before visiting Simon’s Town and the African penguin colony at Boulders Beach. The order of the two excursions may vary; confirm the day’s arrangements with the local operator.
  • Accommodation
    Hotel (1 night)
  • Meals
    • Breakfast
  • Included activities
    • Cape Town - Morning Historic Walking Tour
    • Cape Town - Afternoon Cape Peninsula Tour
  • Special information
    Remember to bring your camera, sunblock, sunglasses and hat during your walking tour today. Wear comfortable walking shoes and in winter, bring a jacket.
  • Spend the day in the Cape Winelands, traveling through the vineyard landscapes of Paarl, Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Begin with wine and cheese tasting at Fairview, a working estate on the slopes of Paarl Mountain known for its wines, artisanal cheeses and distinctive goat tower.

    Continue past the Drakenstein prison associated with Nelson Mandela’s release in 1990, then head into the Franschhoek Valley for more vineyard scenery and wine tasting. Lunch is at your own expense, with opportunities to choose an estate restaurant or a café in the village.

    Later, explore the university town of Stellenbosch before a cellar visit and chocolate-and-wine pairing at Hidden Valley on the slopes of the Helderberg. Return to Cape Town for an evening at leisure. The local operator will confirm the estates and order of visits for your departure.
  • Accommodation
    Hotel (1 night)
  • Meals
    • Breakfast
  • Included activities
    • Cape Winelands Tour- Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl
  • Enjoy a full day to explore Cape Town independently. You might head up Table Mountain for wide views over the coast, choose a suitable hiking trail or book a visit to Robben Island to learn about its history as a prison for Nelson Mandela and other political prisoners.

    For a more relaxed day, spend time at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, explore the city’s restaurants or consider a hop-on-hop-off sightseeing bus. These activities are optional and paid separately. Finish the evening with dinner at a restaurant of your choice; breakfast is the only included meal today.
  • Accommodation
    Hotel (1 night)
  • Meals
    • Breakfast
  • Your short break ends in Cape Town after breakfast. No sightseeing or other activities are scheduled today, so make your departure arrangements around the hotel’s checkout time.

    Additional nights can be arranged in advance through your booking agent if you would like more time in the city. Your final documents will confirm the arrangements included in your booking.
  • Meals
    • Breakfast
By the end, South Africa feels less like a map label and more like a string of roads, meals, voices and views you actually lived through.
Inclusions and activities
  • Destination
    South Africa
  • Meals
    4 breakfasts
  • Transport
    Van
  • Accommodation
    Hotel (4 nights)
  • Included activities
    • Cape Town - Morning Historic Walking Tour
    • Cape Town - Afternoon Cape Peninsula Tour
    • Cape Winelands Tour- Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl
Planning a group trip? Contact our manager at info@eurotourclub.com — we’ll help you organize every detail for a smooth and unforgettable journey.
Trip moments from our travelers
Before you book you should know
Is this trip right for you?
This independent short break gives you freedom to explore while accommodation and selected excursions are arranged for you. There is no dedicated trip leader accompanying you throughout the stay, and you should be comfortable managing your free time and meeting the local operators at the confirmed times.

Different local partners run the included tours and transfers. Services may operate independently of one another and on a join-in basis, so other travelers may share individual excursions. If you prefer a fully escorted group trip, discuss alternatives with your booking agent.

Occasional power cuts and interruptions to hot water can occur. Keep some flexibility for local operating conditions and follow the guidance provided by your hotel and activity operators.
Visa information
Visa details are provided through Sherpa, a third-party service. The “Add connection” feature only shows transit visa requirements, not full entry visas. Additional service fees apply if you purchase a visa via Sherpa.
Accommodation
Hotel (4 nights)
Joining point
Cape Milner Hotel
2a Milner Road
Tamboerskloof
Cape Town
South Africa
Phone: +27 21 426 1101

Arrival transfer
An airport arrival transfer is included for arrivals on Day 1, or when pre-trip accommodation has been arranged through your booking agent as part of this booking. Provide your flight details when booking or at least 15 days before travel. Requests made within 15 days may not be confirmed.

Your transfer representative will meet you at the arrival terminal with a board showing your name. Check the operator identification in your final travel documents and do not leave with someone whose identity you cannot verify.

If your flight changes or is cancelled, you face lengthy delays at immigration or baggage collection, or you cannot find the driver, contact the local office using the emergency details in your travel documents. If you are more than one hour late and cannot reach the local office, make your own way to the hotel.

Independent arrival
Reliable airport taxis are available if you are making your own arrangements. The existing estimated fare is approximately ZAR 300, payable directly to the driver.
Dates and prices
Lock in your trip with a 50% flexible deposit
  • Starting
    Wednesday 8 Oct 2025
  • Ending
    Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
  • Prices from
    $1500 $1800
  • Sunday 12 Oct 2025
  • Sunday 19 Oct 2025
  • $1800
  • Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
  • Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
  • $1800
  • Sunday 19 Oct 2025
  • Sunday 26 Oct 2025
  • $1500 $1800
  • Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
  • Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
  • $1500 $1800
Starting Wednesday 8 Oct 2025
Ending Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Sunday 12 Oct 2025
Ending Sunday 19 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Wednesday 15 Oct 2025
Ending Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800
Starting Sunday 19 Oct 2025
Ending Sunday 26 Oct 2025
$1500 $1800

Important notes

1. Included arrival transfer
An airport arrival transfer is included. Provide your flight details when booking, or at least 15 days before travel. Requests received later may not be confirmed.

2. Join-in excursions
This is an independent short break. Other travelers booked on the same date may join some of your activities; there is no dedicated trip leader throughout the itinerary.
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