Coffeebeans Routes

Tastes of the Valley Culinary Tour

A culinary journey through the flavours, textures and stories of the Dwars River Valley, including restaurants, tasting rooms, home kitchens and corner cafes.

PRIVATE TOUR ONLY
Duration: 6 hours (approx)
Starting from USD 275 pp / ZAR 4484 pp

Book via info@coffeebeansroutes.com


Highlights

  • Delicious traditional and contemporary foods from the Dwars River Valley
  • Home-cooked dishes
  • Meet valley residents
  • The best of the Valley’s wine

Inclusions

  • All food
  • Wine
  • Local guide
  • All hosting fees
  • Transport to and from the starting point

Exclusions

  • Discretionary gratuities

Best suited for

  • Foodies
  • Families
  • Those wanting a traditional culinary experience in the Winelands
  • Incentive groups

What to know before booking

  • Once you have made your booking, a confirmation will be sent to your email.
  • Most dietary needs are catered for

This most fertile of valleys, the Dwars River Valley, lies between Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands. It is home to a wide selection of foods… from the fine wines and organic produce the wine estates offer, to the berries on the hills and the home-cooked traditional dishes favoured by the valley’s residents.

This four hour Tastes of the Valley Culinary tour takes guests on a journey through the flavours, textures and stories of the Dwars River Valley, including restaurants, tasting rooms, home kitchens and corner cafes.

A typical itinerary could look like this:

  • 09h00 collection from accommodation
  • 10h00 arrive in Dwars River Valley
  • 10h15 Course1. A gatsby in Pniel
  • 10h40 Course2. Roosterbrood and moerkoffie at Sienna’s place in Kylemore
  • 11h30 Course3. Berries and ice-cream at Hillcrest Berries
  • 12h30 Course4. Eleanor’s tomatiebredie in Pniel
  • 13h15 Course5. Wine tasting and biltong at Boschendal
  • 14h00 transfer to accommodation
  • 15h00 drop off at accommodation

In the Media

NEW YORK TIMES
"...authenticity ...an adventure"
NEW YORK TIMES
"A cultural treasure hunt"
NEW YORK TIMES
"A Culinary Gateway to Cape Town"
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
"A fascinating window on life"
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
"A fascinating window on life"
SUNDAY TIMES UK
"A new & novel way to get inside the city"
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
"...an especially rich experience"