3 Dessert Tastings Worth the Drive

1.Full-Day Chocolate, Cheese, Olive and Wine Tour from Stellenbosch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $141Our pick

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch wine estates with hotel pickup, a driver-guide, and tastings of wine, cheese, chocolate, and olives. Guides such as Dee, DD, Elma, and Elmer have been praised for tailoring the pace and explaining pairings. Lunch is not included, and groups can reach 13 people.

“The driver was top rate. He not only gave us an overview of the area during the drive but also say with us at the wine tastings and taught us sooo much about wine. It was a fabulous experience”

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2.Nashville: Olive & Sinclair Chocolate Factory Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 45 min · from $10Best value

At Olive & Sinclair’s factory on Fatherland Street, an English-speaking guide walks you through bean-to-bar chocolate-making, from cacao to finished sweets. See antique stone melanguers, learn the Southern Artisan method, and taste chocolates, Bourbon Brittle, Duck Fat Caramels, and Chocuterie.

“We had a fabulous time! Everyone was so kind and we learned so much!”

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3.Full-Day Chocolate Cheese Olive and Wine Tour from Franschhoek

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $102

Spend about eight hours with a driver-guide such as Elmo, visiting three wine estates on the Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, or Paarl routes. Taste wine with chocolate and cheese, sample olive oil, and enjoy hotel pickup in a group capped at 12.

“Everything was perfect. Our guide Elmo was extremely knowledgeable on wine tasting and we learned a lot. Had an amazing time”

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