Enjoy three days of luxurious wine tasting and gourmet events and a cycle journey that takes you through breathtaking landscapes of vineyards, valleys and country lanes. The tour runs most months, throughout the year, and doesn't demand a high fitness level. This trip is for everyone who knows how to enjoy the good things in life. Be prepared to buy some of the best wines the Cape Winelands has to offer.

Schedule - Day 1
After a fulfilling breakfast, we depart Cape Town to visit the beautiful wine region of Stellenbosch. Next, soak in the stunning vistas of Devon Valley on an exhilarating cycle ride, touring a variety of exquisite wineries. After an invigorating morning, we visit one of the most breathtaking wine estates in the Stellenbosch area and indulge in culinary offerings at the local restaurant. After lunch, we head for the cellar for a lesson in making a "Champagne" styled wine, known locally as Method Cap Classique. After a sabrage demonstration and, of course tasting, we transfer to Stellenbosch to discover South Africa's second oldest town on a walking tour. To finish the day, we will arrive at our luxurious accommodations (see option 1 or 2 under the Dates/Prices tab on the menu bar), located in the heart of the wine country. Find peach and tranquility with a massage at the spa before a fabulous dinner. Your meal will be the perfect end to a day filled with adventure, exquisite food, and, of course, wine!

Schedule - Day 2
Today's splendid ride brings us through the vineyards following the gentle lower slopes of Simonsberg (Simon's Mountain). Here we will taste award-winning wines and work up our appetite for a delicious lunch. The final leg of the day's cycle tour will lead us further up through the Simonsberg Mountain wine estates. After a short transfer, we arrive in Franschhoek, culinary capital of South Africa. Relish in our luxury accommodations at the exceptional five start Relais & Chateax auberge (Option 2) in the heart of this quaint village or kick off your shoes with our host family (Option 1). Later that evening, revel in the decadence of a fabulous eights course food and wine pairing extravaganza, specially arranged for us, capping off another unforgettable day in South Africa's wine country.

Schedule - Day 3
Begin the day by cycling down the Franschhoek Pass, taking in sweeping views of the entire valley before continuing on to visit more fabulous wineries and sampling five star wines. Our journey takes us to Solms Delta for a sumptuous picnic lunch, not only providing an authentic empowerment experience, but also showcasing a superb farm museum steeped in local history, and exposing the often harsh life under Apartheid. Afterward, we start our journey back to Cape Town, with a brief intermission for yet another wine pairing experience that can only be described as a sensory experience par excellence. Lastly, we visit an acclaimed brandy cellar and learn about the process of producing this fine spirit. Learn the craftsmanship required to create this indulgent drink while viewing an amazing cooperage demonstration. Finally, we make our way back to Cape Town, well exercised, yet relaxed, arriving in the late afternoon / early evening.

Options:

We offer two accommodation options - in effect two different tour options: Option 1 is designed to provide luxury accommodation with private families in and around Stellenbosch i.e. home stays where you will meet the locals and stay with families eager to host your stay in South Africa. Each family are carefully vetted and long time friends of Bike and Saddle. You will be treated to the area's varied people and culture and receive the best hospitality the region has to offer.

Option 2 we offer you the opportunity to stay with some of the area's most sought after accommodation properties and to sample the very best, five star establishment the continent has to offer.

For both options, the activities presented, are exactly the same.

Option 1

Bikes and all equipment
Ground transportation
All meals and light refreshments
Excellent and varied Guest Family accommodation
Personal service from the best guides in the industry
'Special and Expert' excursions en-route
Back-up vehicle and driver
All admission fees to reserves, parks and attraction

Option 2

Bikes and all equipment
Ground transportation
All meals, refreshments and alcoholic beverages
Excellent and varied 5 Star accommodation
Personal service from the best guides in the industry
'Special and Expert' excursions en-route
Back-up vehicle and driver
All admission fees to reserves, parks and attraction

Included:

All accommodation.
All breakfasts, lunches and picnics and all dinners except for one, when you'll have the opportunity to sample local fare on your own.
Expertise and services of our experienced guides.
Snacks and beverages between meals.
Additional guides and experts from the region on all trips.
Van shuttles to support a variety of route options.
Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information.
Private guided tours at museums, historic sites, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the Travel Planner.
Special events, including wine tastings and other select attractions as mentioned in the Travel Planner.
On biking and multisport trips use of fully equipped Bike and Saddle composite bike plus helmet and accessories.
Equipment and experienced guides for kayaking, rafting, snorkeling, sailing, horse riding and canoeing as described.
Park and other entry fees.
Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the Travel Planner.
Select coach transfers.
Baggage transfers and porterage.
Bike and Saddle water bottle and T-Shirt.

Not Included: