Experience the best of Cape Town’s countryside with the McGregor Private Wine Walk. Enjoy winery tours, fossils hunting, and a nature retreat while indulging in local wines and engaging in various relaxing activities. Book now!
FOSSIL HILLS VENUE/PINOTAGE HOUSE CHECK-IN
Fossil Hills Wine Walks - Day 1 – Welcome
Meals Included: Welcome drink & canapés, 3-course dinner
- Arrive and check in from 4:00 PM at Pinotage/Tango House (Fossil Hills Accommodation)
- Meet your guide
- Enjoy a welcome drink and canapés
- Short introduction, briefing, and scenery slideshow
-
3-course dinner with wine from various local cellars
“We hike not to escape life, but for life not to escape us!”
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK TO LORD’S WINERY
Fossil Hills Wine Walks - Day 2 – Single Track, Rocky Terrain
Distance: 10 km or 13 km (optional)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner
- Continental and farm-style breakfast buffet at Fossil Hills
- 7:45 AM – Start your first day of hiking and tastings (transport to drop-off point provided)
- Lunch and wine tasting at Lord’s Cellar
- Transport back to Pinotage House for leisure time at Fossil Hills or in McGregor
-
3-course dinner with a glass of wine and a gin tasting
“At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy, and your eyes sparkling!”
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK TO MCGREGOR CELLAR
Fossil Hills Wine Walks - Day 3 – Moderate Single Track with Uphill Hiking
Distance: 10 km
Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Dinner
- Continental and farm-style breakfast at Fossil Hills Venue
- 7:45 AM – Begin Day 2 of hiking and tastings
- Wine and ice cream pairing with a light lunch at McGregor Wines
- Enjoy leisure time at the farm or in McGregor (own transport)
- Wine tasting at Bemind Cellar (optional transport available)
-
3-course dinner in McGregor with a glass of wine (optional transport available)
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.”
FOSSIL HILLS WINE WALK TO TANAGRA WINES
Fossil Hills Wine Walks - Day 4 – Easy Terrain
Distance: 10 km
Meals Included: Breakfast, Light Lunch
- Continental and farm-style breakfast buffet at Fossil Hills Venue
- Pack bags and vacate rooms before the day’s tour begins
- Final day of walking and tastings
- Wine and grappa tasting at Tanagra Cellar
- Light lunch and guided donkey tour at Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary
- Walk or transport back to Fossil Hills for departure (showers available)
-
Farewell and safe travels!
“Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fill your soul!”
Optional: Book a 4th Night
Stay another night (highly recommended)
Fossil Hills Wine Walks - Optional: Day 5
Meals not included – we can recommend local restaurants
- Try one of the scenic hiking trails on Thornvilla Farm or Vrolijkheid Nature Reserve
- Unwind in a steaming hot tub at Fossil Hills
- Departure by 10:00 AM (please check availability)
- Private transportation
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Parking fees
- Gratuities
Experience the Fossil Hills Wine Walk: a three-day guided trek through the stunning McGregor Valley, just two hours from Cape Town. Each day, you’ll hike 10-13 km along picturesque routes, visiting premier wine farms and concluding with a wine tasting and light lunch. Ideal for small groups (minimum of four), this journey emphasizes nature and connection. Walk single-track trails, surrounded by the beauty of fynbos, renosterveld, and marine fossils. Delight in wine, ice cream, and gin tastings while embracing McGregor’s culture. Available year-round, with spring and autumn being particularly favored.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.