Full Day Robben Island & Wine Tasting Tour
Explore the most famous island prison in the world, Robben Island, on this tour from Cape Town. Go deep into the history of Nelson Mandela’s incarceration and impact on the world through your guide’s commentary as you have a look around the historic site. Round-trip ferry ticket from the Victoria and Albert Waterfront and admission to Robben Island are included to make for a seamless experience. Get to know the history and significance of Robben Island Learn about Nelson Mandela’s life through a guide’s perspective. For lunch we will dine (meal for your own account) at a nearby wine estate overlooking the Constantia Valley, which is the oldest wine producing region in the southern hemisphere with an uninterrupted history of winemaking since 1685. The name Constantia is linked with the most famous wines ever produced in this country and it all began at our very own Groot Constantia. Today the Constantia Wine Route consists of 10 farms, each with their own distinctive heritage and premium wines. Enjoyed by Napoleon Bonaparte and royalty in the 18th century, the Constantia Wine Route’s unique combination of terroir and climate produces some of the world’s finest wines that continue to this day to win accolades and international awards for consistently high standard and quality.
Cradled between the Table Mountain range with its glorious Floral Kingdom and the coastal False Bay area,
the perfect microclimate produces World Class Wines distinctive in character and style.
Indulge in wine tasting and cellar tours just 15 minutes from the centre of Cape Town, and buy your favourite tipple directly from the estates.
Itinerary
8am – pick up from hotel
9am – Board ferry to Robben Island at V&A Waterfront
9.45am – Arrive on Robben Island
10am – Board bus to enjoy a scenic guided tour of the island
11am – Enter maximum security prison to hear stories from an ex political prisoner and a visit to Nelson Mandela’s cell
12pm – Board ferry to return to mainland
1pm – Arrive at V&A Waterfront
1.30pm – Arrive in Constantia Valley where we will enjoy a luncheon and 3 wine tastings
5pm – Arrive at hotel