Come and discover the oldest wine region of South Africa on a bicycle! Explore Constantia Valley, nestled beneath the Table Mountain National Park, where Dutch governor, Simon van der Stel, started the wine industry of South Africa dating back to the 17th century. Start at the country’s oldest wine farm, Groot Constantia Estate. You will be introduced to a full array of the valley’s award-winning wines, at the “birthplace of South African wine”. A beautifully restored historic manor house that is now a museum which pays testament to the heritage of this region. Cycle from estate to estate, and discover first-hand, the various grapes that are cultivated against the steep lower slopes of Table Mountain and the surprising variety it allows. meander through the up-market Constantia suburb, a hub of excellent examples of Cape Dutch architecture. Explore the Vineyards of Buitenverwachting, Groot Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Steenberg, and cellars.