A sequel to our popular Food & Wine Tour in 2024. Join us on a culinary journey through one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. Award-winning vineyards, exclusive tastings with wine makers and handpicked experiences – from Cape Town's trendy restaurants to hidden gems along the West Coast.

ITINERARY

15 February

14h00: Departure from Oslo Gardermoen, via Dubai, to Cape Town, South Africa.

16 February

11h40: Arrival in Cape Town. Drop off luggage and freshen up at the hotel before we head to urban wine cellar Minimalist Wines in Cape Town's inner city. Wine tasting, charcuterie & cheese. Dinner at Grub & Wine.

17 February

Chapman's Peak Drive to Noordhoek Beach - one of South Africa's most beautiful beaches! Visit to Masiphumelele Creative Hub, a non profit organisation that builds food gardens and empower young people through soccer and extra-mural activities. We head back to Cape Town for a quintessential South African lunch, prepared by Tania Olivier at Ate.

18 February

Guided walking tour in Bo Kaap, followed by local lunch. Visit to Cape Town's Waterfront area. Dinner at Urban Playground in Maitland.

19 February

We depart from Cape Town and drive to Wellington in the Cape Winelands for an unusual tasting experience. At the southern tip of Africa, where mountains meet sea and time slows to the rhythm of the wild, a rare and ancient botanical kingdom thrives - Fynbos. We are going to experience the essence of these botanicals in a Fynbos Tapas Masterclass.

After lunch, we arrive at the calm and beautiful Rijk Wine Estate and Guesthouse in the Tulbagh Valley. Being a relatively new wine farm, Rijk's harvested their first grapes in 2000. Only three years later, they started receiving Gold and Double Gold awards and their wines were bought by wine enthusiasts from around the world. After experimenting with several cultivars, Rijk's decided to focus solely on Chenin Blanc and Pinotage.

20 February

February is wine harvest season in South Africa... but we managed to get an appointment with David & Nadia Wines. With studies in viticulture and oenology (David) and soil science and viticulture (Nadia) the couple produced their first wine in 2010. They focus on natural balance, different soil types, mountain terrain and mainly bush wines. After lunch in the charming village of Riebeek-Kasteel, we proceed to a groundbreaking Cape Syrah farm; Porseleinberg. This epic wine is produced by winemaker Callie Louw. 

21 February

Tulbagh is the fourth oldest town in South Africa, dating back to the early 1700s. We start the day with a guided walk through the charming Church Street. This beautiful street has the largest number of Cape Dutch, Edwardian and Victorian heritage buildings in the country.

Wine tasting at Saronsberg Cellar, a landmark in the Tulbagh Valley. In addition to producing award-winning wines, Saronsberg houses a historic art collection and promotes contemporary South African artists.

Lunch at Montpellier Wine Estate, a classical Cape Dutch Homestead set in a tranquil haven. Montpellier has received awards for several of their cultivars, in addition to their Méthode Cap Classique (South Africa's own Champagne).

22 February

One of the most iconic architectural masterpieces in South Africa is Bosjes, situated in the Breedekloof Valley. In addition to their extraordinary chapel, this working farm offers a scrumptious lunch. We're trying their famous Bosjes Kombuis (kombuis is the Afrikaans word for 'kitchen').