6 days in Stellenbosch & Cape Town Itinerary

Straddling the banks of the Eerste River, the university town of Stellenbosch enjoys international fame for its renowned wine estates and gourmet restaurants.

On the 15th (Thu), learn about winemaking at Topiary Wines, then identify plant and animal life at Mont Rochelle Nature Reserve, and then do a tasting at Glenwood Vineyards. Keep things going the next day: do a tasting at Terra Del Capo - Tasting Room, then savor the flavors at Eikehof, then learn about winemaking at Stony Brook Vineyards, and finally learn about winemaking at Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Stellenbosch travel itinerary creator.

Cape Town to Stellenbosch is an approximately 1-hour car ride. You can also take a bus. In June in Stellenbosch, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Cape Town.

Sweeping beaches, towering hilltops, and picturesque vineyards adorn the landscape of Cape Town, dominated by the imposing Table Mountain.

Step off the beaten path and head to Grotto Beach and Cape Point. Visiting Clifton Beaches and Twelve Apostles will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cape Town: Franschhoek (The Franschhoek Motor Museum & Franschhoek Pass) and Fairview Wine and Cheese (in Suider Paarl). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Bloubergstrand Beach and learn about winemaking at Groot Constantia.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Cape Town vacation planner.

Getting from Stellenbosch to Cape Town by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In June in Cape Town, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can travel back home.