Departs: Seasonal July to begin December – Every Tuesday and Thursday. Other days on request.
The fun-loving company will whisk you off to discover the hidden gems of the Western Cape. Experience different wines in different wine regions, taste craft Ciders paired with Wors (sausage) and many other local delicacies and meet the different characters, all the way up to Hermanus’s majestic whales. A diverse and interesting day, showcasing the art of wine making, the history and culture of this area, and of course the star, our whales… all done in a Big, Fat Fun loving way.
Tour Itinerary:
My Big Fat Whale, Wine and Wors Tour (Seasonal July to begin December – Every Tuesday and Thursday. Other days on request). All inclusive – all wines, ciders & beers, local food pairings, cellar tour, whales (nature depending of course), guide and transport, lunch, local treats.
Stellenbosch
The first is the world-renowned, Stellenbosch, where you will visit the quirky but legendary Oom Samie Se Winkel followed by the family-owned Middelvlei Wine Farm to sample some top end reds and whites as well as take a cellar tour.
Grabouw
Next, it is off to Grabouw in the Overberg region, for a uniquely South African pairing of Everson’s Ciders with locally made Boerewors (sausage) and delicious produce from Peregrine’s (a local farm stall considered by locals as an institution).
Hermanus
The Hemel and Aarde valley is next with breath-taking views and award winning wines being sampled at a local wine estate. Hermanus being one of the best land based whale watching locations in the world, is where we will indulgence in some local cuisine. Finally, to top it all off, you’ll take a trip around Clarence drive, considered to be in the top 10 scenic drives in the world, hugging the False Bay coast line en-route to Gordon’s Bay for our final tasting at Red Sky Brewery, a local craft producer brewing some experimental & exciting beers. All in all, it’s a diverse and unique day trip, showcasing ridiculously delicious local food & drink led by charming & experienced tour guides as well as big, majestic whales.
Cost:
Wine Flies’ Whale, Wine and Wors Tour costs R 1275 per person, which includes all tastings, food pairings and lunch. Tours run every Tuesday and Thursday (July to November) from 07h00 – 18h00.
What Our Clients Say on Tripadvisor
A Great Day - Fantastic full-day tour led by Gavin, who was highly interesting, informative and accommodating. We visited four very different vineyards, including one small boutique estate where our tasting session took... read more place in the owner’s own home. Cheese, meats, bbq (braai) and chocolates were indulged in alongside an eclectic mix of wines. Would certainly recommend to anyone wanting a fun, intimate and fuss-free day, where you get to know all of your travel companions well.
848paulq February 19, 2022
Another phenomenal tour with Lord Sharif - This was my third experience with Lord Sharif, who never fails to deliver a thorough, personalized experience. We hit some favorites and some new places, he scored us a private... read more tour, and the lunch was delicious. Every time I tour with him, we have a new group who is always shown a great time. Ever grateful for his guidance in making the Wine Flies tour always a great experience.
colinscully June 6, 2021
Dylan was a wonderful guide for an all day wine tour in Stellenbosch. He was energetic, friendly, and went above and beyond to meet the needs of a diverse group... read more of people. We highly recommend him!
beckymD9032GE January 31, 2023
A great tour - and help when we needed it. - Mark was our guide through Stellenbosch and he made it a fantastic tour. We hit a lot of rain - he rearranged our itinerary so we’d stay fairly dry... read more and were able to have lunch at a reasonable time. He helped me replace a cable that I’d accidentally left behind in North America and needed a South African debit card to purchase. He kept us entertained when our bus failed to proceed for an hour in Cape Town.
And when he wasn’t handling problems, he was a great guide and host, telling us about the areas and wineries we visited and making suggestions so we could get the most from our time.
I really enjoyed the time we spent with Mark - I’d happily take another Wine Flies tour!
davidsT2756WN November 28, 2022
Great Daytrip - Such a great day away !!! I love the fact that Wine Flies travels to wine estates off the beaten tourist track. Its been a super fun and interesting day... read more away with a VERY knowledgable guide. Would do every weekend, if I could <3
WildSpirit_6 January 19, 2022
This is the absolute best company to book an all day wine tour with! We had the best day with our guide and group touring 4 wineries around the Stellenbosch... read more area including a delicious lunch! All of the places were amazing, we especially liked that they were smaller unique boutique wineries! The wines were outstanding and when paired with the various meats, cheeses and chocolates even better! Our guide Dee really went above and beyond for the whole group. We appreciated her knowledge of wines, local culture and the area. Do not hesitate to book with this company for a spectacular day in a spectacular place!
juliannamiller90 May 15, 2022
'Fantastic Day' - Really well organised and very enjoyable day! Mr G was an amazing guide. We opted for the full day tour and it was great to visit a number of... read more smaller boutique wineries instead of the larger commercial vineyards.
Lex190589 January 5, 2023
We had a great tour! Dee was absolutely the best! She was very knowledgeable and down to earth. We were a group of 12 and had the... read more best time with her. One of the highlights was our sing a long on the way back to the hotel. The different wine pairings were amazing and included artisan crafted cheeses and chocolates. Don't miss this tour!
virginiakavaliunas December 14, 2022
Amazing day! Did 5 wine stops including lunch sampling over 20 wines!
Mark Shelton was fabulous, so much knowledge, professional and great company all day.
Would thoroughly recommend.
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We host a super fun child-friendly wine tour that’s a blast for the whole family! We have hand-picked wine estates and venues in the winelands that are memorable, amazing and loads of fun! From “kiddies wine tasting”…
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