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. 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.
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:
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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Plaisir
de Merle Tel: (021) 874 1072