Constantia Wine Valley Bicycle Tour
ID: GYG43607-56015
Category:
Country: South Africa
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Experience the oldest Cape Wine Route whilst cycling through the sophisticated Constantia suburb and viewing the finest Cape Dutch architecture. Enjoy wine tasting and a gourmet picnic lunch whilst exploring the valley on bicycle.
Experience the historic Constantia Cape wine route with a personalized guide who will take you a wine-lands cycling tour for the morning.
You will be met at your accommodation and brought to the Constantia Valley where Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, started the wine industry in South Africa dating back to the 17th century. You will visit the historic Groot Constantia Estate.You will be introduce you to full array of the valley’s award winning wines, and you will learn about the regions rich history. Along the route you will pass a kramat (mosque) built for the slaves that the Dutch East India Company imported from south-east Asia.
The bicycle route meanders through the sophisticated Constantia suburb that has some of the finest structures of the Cape Dutch architecture. On the tour you will get to indulge in some of the most well-balanced wines that South Africa is has to offer. Vineyards like Buitenverwachting, Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Steenberg will open their doors, and cellars, for the tour. Come, experience the oldest wine region of South Africa – on a bicycle!
Highlights
- Cycle 15km through the beautiful and historical Constantia Wine Valley
- Enjoy a lovely lunch and wine-tasting at Constantia Uitsig
- Explore High Constantia and lower Tokai Park as well, time permitting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Be sure to wear comfortable shoes and clothing fit for cycling
• If needed, there is a support vehicle if the cycling becomes too tiring
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
We pick you up at your Cape Town accommodation.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
