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5/29/2025

Nashville 5-Day Itinerary

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VRBO Suggestion – Heart of the Gulch 
 
Day 1 (evening arrival)
Drinks/Bites in Printers Alley
Skulls Rainbow Room for Burlesque Show 11pm – Printers Alley
 
Day 2
Coffee at Barista Parlor
Walk around Centennial Park & visit  the Parthenon
Lunch at Edley’s BBQ or The Local
Explore the Gulch
Dinner Harper’s Steakhouse
Drinks at Twelve Thirty Club (Justin Timberlake’s high end bar with live music, all day long starting at 10am)
Nightlife at Luke Combs Bar – line dancing and iconic bathroom photo op
Kid Rock’s Big Honky Tonk – live bands
 
Day 3
Breakfast at Pancake Pantry OR Milk & Honey – honey lattes and biscuits
Prince’s Hot chicken – lunch
Explore 12 South – Hit the Murals (I believe in Nashville) , playdate bar (fun slide moment)
Dinner Ellington’s (sophisticated southern) OR Dinner at Hampton Social
Drinks at Patterson House – speakeasy  
 
Bar hopping:
Eric Church’s Bar (Chief’s) – Must-try burnt ends for a snack. 
Morgan Wallen’s This Bar
Jelly Roll’s Bar – Goodnight - Laid-back vibes and live music. 
Lainey Wilson’s Bar – Bell Bottom’s Up -Great wings + fun piano bar downstairs 
 
Day 4
Brunch White Limozeen (Dolly Parton Inspired rooftop)
Dinner at Etch
Drinks at The Bobby Hotel Rooftop
House of Cards (magic & Upscale Dinner Show)
 
​Day 5
Coffee & Donuts at Five Daughters Bakery
 
Other ideas:
Losers Bar (Midtown) – Riley Greens Spot with surprise performances
The Local – Great lunch spot
Visit Arrington Vineyards for wine tasting – 32 min drive from the Gulch
Jack Daniel’s Distillery (2.5 hours away)

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5/21/2025

Nashville TN Bucketlist

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Restaurants
  • Twelve Thirty Club - Justin Timberlake
  • Etch
  • Harpers Steakhouse
  • Hampton Social
  • Ellington’s
  • Patterson House
  • Biscuit Love
  • Milk & Honey
  • Princes Hot Chicken
  • Edley’s BBQ
  • Barista Parlor
  • Five Daughters Bakery
  • Pancake Pantry
  • Two Hands
  • House of Cards - upscale magic show
  • The Local
  • Loveless Cafe
  • Catbird Seat
  • Bluebird Cafe
  • Breakfast at Fido
  • Grilled Cheeserie
  • Rolf & Daughters
  • Goo Goo Shop
  • Puckett’s Grocery & Restaurant 
Siteseeing
  • The Parthenon
  • Centennial Park
  • Jack Daniel’s Distillery
  • Arrington Vineyards
  • Wall Murals
  • White Limozeen
  • Printers Alley
  • Playdate - slide
  • Opryland
  • Franklin
  • Frist art museum
  • The Gulch
  • 12South District
  • Johnny Cash Museum
  • Ryman Auditorium
  • Cheekwood Estates & Garden
  • Farmers Market
  • Natchez Chase Parkway (Leipers Fork)
  • Great Smokey Mountains National park
  • Mammoth Cove National Park
  • Country Music Hall of Fame 
Bars
  • Rainbow Skulls Room
  • Chiefs
  • Luke Combs Bar
  • Jason Aldean
  • Jelly Rolls Bar
  • Losers Bar
  • Bell Bottoms Up
  • Tootsies
  • This Bar
  • Patterson House
  • Red Phone booth
  • Pinewood Social
  • Floral Bar
  • LA Jackson
  • Listening Room Cafe
  • Bobby Hotel Tooftop
  • Kid Rocks Bar
  • Miranda Lamberts Bar
  • The Gin Mill
  • 5th & Taylor
  • Hotel Noelle ​

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5/21/2025

Cape Town Top 10 Wineries

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1. Delaire Graff Estate (Stellenbosch)
Why: Known for Bordeaux blends & stunning mountain views.
Must-Try: Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Delaire Graff Rosé.
Bonus: Art gallery, spa, and two award-winning restaurants.

2. Babylonstoren (Franschhoek)
Why: Iconic Cape Dutch farm with organic gardens and a holistic experience.
Must-Try: Mourvèdre Rosé, Babel Red Blend.
Bonus: Garden-to-table dining at Babel and The Greenhouse.

3. Waterford Estate (Stellenbosch)
Why: Renowned for its Wine & Chocolate Pairing experience.
Must-Try: Kevin Arnold Shiraz, Waterford Estate Jem.
Bonus: Beautiful Mediterranean-style courtyard and cellar tours.

4. Tokara (Stellenbosch)
Why: Modern architecture, mountain views, and award-winning wines.
Must-Try: Chardonnay, Director’s Reserve Red.
Bonus: Restaurant Tokara offers exceptional fine dining with a view.

5. Creation Wines (Hemel-en-Aarde, near Hermanus)
Why: Elevated tasting experiences & food pairings w/ panoramic valley views.
Must-Try: Pinot Noir, Viognier.
Bonus: One of the most innovative wine and food pairing menus in SA.

6. Rust en Vrede (Stellenbosch)
Why: Historic winery producing world-class red wines.
Must-Try: Estate Red, Syrah.
Bonus: Intimate fine dining restaurant with a seasonal tasting menu.

7. Klein Constantia (Constantia Valley)
Why: Legendary producer of Vin de Constance, a world-famous dessert wine.
Must-Try: Vin de Constance, Sauvignon Blanc.
Bonus: Serene estate nestled in Cape Town’s oldest wine region.

8. Beau Constantia (Constantia)
Why: Boutique winery with glass-encased tasting room overlooking the valley.
Must-Try: Lucca Red Blend, Cecily Viognier.
Bonus: Chef’s Warehouse restaurant on site—perfect for lunch.

9. Stark-Condé Wines (Jonkershoek Valley, Stellenbosch)
Why: Peaceful and romantic setting with a tasting room on a lake.
Must-Try: Syrah, Three Pines Cabernet Sauvignon.
Bonus: Intimate and off-the-beaten-path with incredible mountain views.

10. Bouchard Finlayson (Hemel-en-Aarde, near Hermanus)
Why: Specialists in Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Must-Try: Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, Missionvale Chardonnay.
Bonus: Stunning hiking trails on the estate.

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5/21/2025

Cape Town 3-Week Itinerary

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WEEK 1: CAPE TOWN - CITY & COAST
Day 1-3: Arrival & City Immersion
Stay: Ellerman House – Clifton
Highlights:
  • Private airport pickup with champagne welcome.
  • Afternoon massage at Ellerman House spa.
  • Sunset at Signal Hill with a picnic curated by the hotel.
  • Dinner at FYN (Cape Town’s fine dining gem with a Japanese-African fusion menu).
  • Visit Bo-Kaap – colorful historic quarter. Book a walking tour with a local historian. Photo stop: Chiappini Street for vibrant house backdrops. (our friends place is the red house on the corner)
  • Shop local design at Watershed at V&A Waterfront (great for handcrafted home decor and fashion).
Day 4-5: Peninsula Adventure
Stay:
Ellerman House Highlights:
  • Private Peninsula Tour:
    • Chapman’s Peak Drive (photo op!)
    • Hout Bay boat ride to Seal Island
    • Boulders Beach (swim with penguins)
    • Cape Point hike and funicular
    • Sweat1000 for a class with Andrew
  • Picnic lunch by Cape Point Vineyards overlooking Noordhoek Beach.
  • Dinner at The Pot Luck Club – lively tapas-style dishes with a view.
Day 6-7: Urban & Nature Contrast
Stay: Move to The Silo Hotel – V&A Waterfront
Highlights:
  • Sunrise hike up Lion’s Head (for those Insta-worthy shots).
  • Afternoon shopping at Kat van Duinen, Ruff Tung (Bridget), Merchants on Long (local designers).
  • Visit Zeitz MOCAA museum (contemporary African art).
  • Sunset drinks at The Silo Rooftop Bar.
  • Dinner at Chef’s Warehouse Tintswalo – oceanside fine dining in Hout Bay.
WEEK 2: WINE COUNTRY – STELLENBOSCH & FRANSCHHOEK
Day 8-10: Stellenbosch Serenity
Stay:
Delaire Graff Estate Highlights:
  • Wine tasting & art tour at Delaire Graff.
  • Romantic dinner at Indochine – Asian fusion with vineyard views.
  • Explore Old Town Stellenbosch: Boutique shopping, Schoon Café for brunch, and Oom Samie se Winkel for old-school charm.
  • Visit Tokara for olive oil tasting and exceptional views.
  • Bike ride through Spier Wine Farm, picnic on the lawn.
Day 11-14: Franschhoek Escape
Stay: La Residence – opulent vineyard retreat
Highlights:
  • Take the Franschhoek Wine Tram – hop-on-hop-off through iconic estates like Babylonstoren, Grande Provence, and Rickety Bridge.
  • Dinner at Le Coin Français – modern French dining.
  • Visit Babylonstoren Gardens – spend the afternoon exploring, lunch at the Greenhouse.
  • Afternoon spa & pool time at La Residence.
  • Explore Franschhoek Village Market (weekend) for artisanal shopping and food.
  • Take a hot air balloon ride for panoramic sunrise views over the valley.
WEEK 3: COASTAL LUXURY + HIDDEN GEMS
Day 15-17: Hermanus – Ocean Meets Wine
Stay: Birkenhead House
Highlights:
  • Cliff Path walk – dramatic coastal views, whale-watching (June–Nov).
  • Beach picnic curated by hotel.
  • Wine tasting at Creation Wines and Hamilton Russell Vineyards – scenic Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
  • Dinner at The Restaurant at Newton Johnson.
Day 18-21: Hidden Coastal Retreat – Paternoster
Stay:
The Strandloper Ocean Boutique Hotel Highlights:
  • End the trip in a quiet, romantic fishing village.
  • Explore the whitewashed cottages and dine at Wolfgat – one of the world’s best restaurants using foraged ingredients.
  • Beach walks, art galleries, and serene sunsets.
  • Book a couple’s photography session on the beach during golden hour.
Bonus Tips:
  • Photographic Views Not to Miss:
    • Table Mountain from Bloubergstrand
    • Sunrise from Signal Hill
    • Sunset at Clifton 4th Beach
    • Bo-Kaap’s vibrant facades
    • Wine country vineyards at dusk
    • Hermanus cliffs with crashing waves
    • Paternoster’s untouched beaches
  • Private Driver: Hire a local guide with a luxury vehicle for day trips.
  • Local Markets & Finds:
    • Oranjezicht City Farm Market (Saturdays)
    • Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill
    • Artisan goods at Woodstock Exchange
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