Hosted by Peter Blattmann
Winelands of South Africa
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Join us at the southernmost tip of Africa where East meets West, blending with the best of African tradition to bring you a “Fusion” of fine wines and
delicious food.Visit the winelands described as the most breathtakingly beautiful in the world.
Your Gastronomic Guide: Vineyard Ventures are members of the South African Safari and Travel Association which requires the highest credentials for its members. Their
guides are Satour accredited and have been recommended by Fodor’s and Lonely Planet guide books among others.
Participants to arrive 1 day ahead, special room rate available upon request.
Constantia Uitsig
Saturday February 21: Hotel Constantia Uitsig www.uitsig.co.za – L
09h30 arrive at La Colombe Restaurant, on the same property as our hotel, to meet the Chef of this famous restaurant, Luke Dale Roberts, for our first Hands-On
cooking lesson/lunch with Constantia Uitsig wines.After lunch, visit Klein Constantia and the historic GrootConstantia Vineyards for wine
tastings.Evening at leisure.
Sunday, February 22: Hotel Constantia Uitsig – B L
Travel down the Atlantic coast via Sea Point, Camps Bay, Llandudno, Hout Bay and Chapman’s Peak, through Noordhoek and Kommetjie to Cape Point. Walk up to the
lighthouse for the marvelous views over the area where the two oceans meet at the South Westerly tip of the African continent.Continue up the Indian Ocean side of the Peninsula with
possible sightings of Chachma baboon troops. Visit Boulders Beach and the Jackass Penguin colony, travel through Simons Town, to the quaint seaside village of Kalk Bay with its art and
antique shops for lunch at the Harbour House Restaurant, situated on the rocks at the edge of the fishing harbour.Then continuing on through Muizenberg, where the
Rand Lords of the 1800’s holidayed.Dinner at leisure.
Monday February 23: Hotel Constantia Uitsig – BLD
Explore the Kitstenbosch Botanical Gardens, one of the “Seven Magnificent Botanical Gardens of the World” and representative of the marvelous Cape Floral
Kingdom, with a botanical guide.Followed by a gourmet picnic, laid out under a huge oak tree in the gardens.In the afternoon this Hands-On cooking lesson/dinner will focus
on the very traditional Cape Malay cuisine.
Tuesday February 24: Hotel Le Quartier Francais www.lequartier.co.za – BL
We will leave for Franschhoek to visit Meerlust Estate, owned by the Myburg family who have been on the farm for 8 generations.Every building on this
beautiful estate is classified as a national monument. Next on to Waterford Estate to do a very special tasting with Kevin Arnold, owner and winemaker. Lunch at one of the
top 10 restaurants of the country, Terroir, where we will have the opportunity to meet chef Michael Broughton.We will continue through, Stellenbosch the second
oldest town in South Africa, centre of the wine industry and big university town, and up over the Hells Hoogde Pass, stopping for a wine tasting at Tokara. Evening at leisure.
Meerlust |
Le Quartier Francais |
Waterford Estate |
Terroir Restaurant |
Margot Janse
Margot Janse's crew
Wednesday February 25: Hotel Le Quartier Francais – B LD
We set off over the Franschhoek Pass, driving through the fruit growing areas of Elgin and Grabouw to the Heaven and Earth Valley, close to Hermanus.After visits to
Hamilton Russell and Bouchard Findlayson, we will have lunch at The Marine Hotel, the grand old lady of Hermanus, followed by a stroll along the
cliff walk overlooking Walker Bay. Later we will join the owner of Le Quartier Francias, Susan Huxter, at her home, Margot Janse, her award-winning chef will treat us to a
cooking demonstration.We will also be joined by a winemaker to discuss food and wine pairing, before dinner.
Thursday February 26: Le Quartier Francais – B L D
The day starts with sparkling wines at Graham Beck.Continue on to the Helderberg Mountain, the best red wine growing area, to visit Rust en Vrede and
Ernie Els.Lunch at GuardianPeakwinery.Then on to Warwick Estate, started by Norma Radcliffe, a Canadian, one of the
first women to make wine in South Africa.Dinner at ReubensRestaurant, with Mark Kent, owner/winemaker at Boekenhoutskloof
Winery.
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Ruste en Vrede
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Historic G Beck entrance
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Else vinyards
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Beyers Truter
Friday February 27: Hotel Le Quartier Francais – B L
Visit Plaisir de Merle & Rupert and Rothschild, where two great empires meet. Savour a typical South African Braai BBQ with legendary
Beyers Truter at world-famous Beyerskloof winery. Then taste wine at Mulderbosch. Dinner at leisure.
Mulderbosch Winery
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Cellar of Plaisir de Merle |
Famed Rupert & Rothschild wine cellar
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Beyerskloof Winery |
Saturday February 28: B L
Enjoy an olive oil tasting at Morgenster estate, followed by a tasting of their two Bordeaux style blends with the wine maker Marius Lartegan. After
an extensive tutored tasting at the historic Vergelegen Estate we will have lunch at the estate’s famous Lady Philips Restaurant. Drive to Cape Town to
visit Table Mountain. Weather not permitting, we will tour one of the townships outside Cape Town before visiting the historic Mount Nelson Hotel for their sumptuous
high tea and a farewell glass of bubbly. Depart for airport or join the Safari extension, program available on website.
Vergelegen entrance |
Morgenster Olive Oil |
Vergelegen Aerial View |
Vergelegen Aerial View |
This 8 Day, 7 Night Program includes: (buffer breakfast each day)
- 3 nights at Constantia Uitsig Hotel, (night of February 20, not included)
- 4 nights at Le Quartier Francais Hotel
- 2 Hands-On cooking classes, 1 cooking demo
- 8 gourmet lunches with fine wines
- 3 gastronomic dinners with premium wines
- Sumptuous High-Tea
- Luxury, air-conditioned coach
- All wine estate tours and tastings, farm visits and tastings
- Satour registered professional guide throughout tour
- All taxes and gratuities, porterage and baggage handling
Excludes flight, accommodation on February 20th and discretionary guide gratuities.
Program is subject to availability of wineries, restaurants and may change without notice.
Tour Cost
Price per person (minimum 8 guests) double occupancy C$5,975, single C$ 7,225
Safari Extension
February 28-MArch 4, 2009
Saturday, February 28, The Commodore Hotel www.legacyhotels.co.za
Overnight at the commodore Hotel at the Waterfront. Dinner at leisure.
Sunday, March 1st, Tanda Tula Safari Base Camp
   
Leave for Cape Town airport for domestic flight to Hoedspruit via Johannesburg. You will be met for your 45 minute road transfer to the game lodge.
Renowned as one of the most luxurious tented camps in South Africa, Tanda Tula is set amidst one thousand acres of pristine wilderness in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park. With only a handful of game-viewing vehicles, the words 'private', 'secluded' and 'tranquil' best describe the Tanda Tula experience. The lounge and swimming pool overlooking a water hole where animals come to drink throughout the day and night.
Tanda Tula's magnificent thatched, East Africa style tents with spacious wooden decks overlooking the spectacular scenery, are the epitome of luxury and seclusion with sumptuous Victorian style bath. This intimate camp is renowned for its charming service and delicious meals served in a variety of venues from private dinners on your deck to convivial evenings in the boma.
Monday-Tuesday, March 2/3rd
Daily activities include 2 game drives in custom built, open-air, safari vehicles, bush walks and 3 meals a day with soft drinks. (alcoholic beverages not included)
Wednesday, March 4th
After breakfast transfer to Hoedspruit airport for flight to Cape Town over Johannesburg.
This 4 Day 4 Night program includes:
- One night at the Commodore Hotel with breakfast
- Hotel to airport transfer and porterage
- Full board and game activities at Tanda Tula
- Return flight from Capetown to Hoedspruit airport via Johannesburg and return road transfers from Hoedspruit to Tanda Tula
Tour Cost
Price per person (minimum 4 guests), C$ 2,950
Vaccination for Malaria and Prophylaxis is mandatory
Terms and Conditions
View our terms and conditions form here.
Registration Form :  Download registration form here.
For a preliminary program e-mail info@gourmet-experience.com or phone toll free 1-888-682-9297
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