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Cape Wine Lands — cruise port guide
Use this Cape Wine Lands cruise port guide to put the destination in context before choosing a luxury voyage. The original destination notes below can help you compare time ashore with the pace of a longer itinerary.
Plan your time ashore
For a visit to Cape Wine Lands, check the current arrival and departure times, the actual berth or tender arrangements, and the distance between the port and the places you hope to see. Leave a comfortable margin for returning to the ship.
Solo travelers may prefer an organized excursion, independent exploring or a quieter day on board. Ask about excursion availability, walking distances, accessibility needs and local transport before making plans. Entry requirements and local conditions need current confirmation.
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Cape Town, South AfricaCape Wine Lands Tour |
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The
Cape Wine Lands -- CPW-38 HoursThis tour provides the opportunity to explore South Africa’s oldest and
most beautiful wine-producing regions. Paarl and Stellenbosch were
settled from the 1670s onwards when the small community at Cape Town
began to expand into the surrounding area. Paarl
Begin your day with a
45-minute drive to Paarl. Established in 1720 by the Dutch East India
Company as a base from which people could cross the mountains into the
interior, Paarl is after Stellenbosch the second most important town of
the Winelands and the headquarters of KWV, the best known of South
African wine labels abroad. Following a brief orientation of the town,
you will visit KWV’s cellars and enjoy tasting their outstanding wines. Franschhoek Continue through one
of the Winelands’ loveliest parts, the Drakenstein Valley, to
Franschhoek. Settled in 1688 by Huguenot refugees to whom the land was
given as a grant, Franschhoek is one of the loveliest villages in the
region. White-washed houses with thatched and slated roofs line its few
streets, while the wine estates around the town are the most graceful in
the region. Highlights here include a visit to the Huguenot Museum. Stellenbosch Next, your journey
will take you to the heart of the Winelands, where the Cape’s oldest
wine estates are located. Stellenbosch’s fine Cape Dutch buildings and
oak-lined streets nestle in a natural bowl beneath jagged, forested
mountains. Founded in 1679 as a frontier town on the banks of the Eerste
River, Stellenbosch marks the beginning of the Wine Route and is noted
for its restaurants and museums. Enjoy lunch at the Lanzerac Estate
featuring Cape specialties, accompanied by wine. Afterwards there will
be free time to explore the museums, galleries and shops of this lovely
town before starting the journey back to Cape Town. |
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Questions before you book
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Do the listed dates and prices confirm availability?
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What should I confirm before arranging travel?
Confirm the complete route, joining ports, time away, solo accommodation cost, payment terms and any flights, transfers or hotels you need. Ask which arrangements are included in your quotation.