Cape Winelands Route
Premier wine tourism circuit through Stellenbosch, Franschhoek & Paarl. 200+ estates, world-class restaurants, Cape Dutch heritage.
120 km2–5 dayseasy
About this route
The Cape Winelands Route is South Africa's premier wine tourism circuit, encompassing the historic towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl. This region produces world-class wines amid stunning mountain backdrops of the Hottentots Holland, Simonsberg, and Drakenstein ranges. With over 200 wine estates, Michelin-quality restaurants, Cape Dutch architecture dating to the 1600s, and a Mediterranean climate, the Winelands offer an unparalleled combination of viticulture, gastronomy, and cultural heritage.
Stops along the route
- 1StellenboschMajor stop
- 2FranschhoekMajor stop
- 3PaarlMajor stop
- 4Somerset WestMajor stop
