Vintage & Cherries Classic – Clarens (10 – 14 November 2026)
Enjoy the sweet taste of the Eastern Free State as you pick fresh, juicy cherries straight from the orchards (season permitting). Then step back in time with unlimited vintage rides, including heritage steam trains, traditional ox wagons and other classic attractions at the famous Sandstone Estate Cherry Festival. It’s a delightful day of country charm, nostalgia and family fun.
Depart: Regret Fully Booked
Return: Regret Fully Booked
Description
Join us for a magical spring escape to the scenic Free State Highlands, where rolling mountain landscapes, charming villages, and the annual Cherry Festival come together in a celebration of colour, flavour, and country hospitality.
This carefully curated journey takes you through Fouriesburg, Clarens, and the iconic Sandstone Estate, offering a relaxed pace, beautiful scenery, and memorable cultural experiences.
🍒 Tour Highlights
- Experience the famous Clarens Cherry Festival
- Explore the artistic village of Clarens with its galleries and cafés
- Visit the historic and impressive Sandstone Estate: Step into a world of nostalgia and country charm at the spectacular Sandstone Estate Cherry Festival, where your entry includes unlimited rides on some of South Africa’s most unique heritage attractions.
- Climb aboard magnificent steam trains, enjoy a leisurely ride through the estate on a traditional ox wagon, and experience a variety of vintage transport that brings the past to life. Wander through the fascinating heritage displays featuring historic tractors, military vehicles, classic machinery and much more. Unlimited train rides and many heritage vehicle experiences are included during the festival
- Leisure time in Fouriesburg, a hidden gem of the Eastern Free State
- Stunning mountain scenery, photography opportunities, and fresh country air
- Cherry picking
What to Expect
This is a relaxed, senior-friendly guided tour designed for comfort and enjoyment, with plenty of time to unwind, explore, and soak in the natural beauty of the region.
- Visit two cherry orchards – Rides on a tractor and pick your own cherries
- Cherry festival at Sandstone Heritage Museum
- Enjoy steam train adventures alongside the local cherry crop festival celebration
- Ox wagon rides, military vehicle convoys, historic farming displays
- Marvel at vintage aircraft displays
- Experience the vibrant cherry festival atmosphere - Enjoy cherry infused specialties
- Browse local food stalls, gift shops and picnic areas
- Visit the dinosaur interpretation center
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off within our KZN service radius
- Luxury hosted transport
- 4 nights' accommodation at Fouriesburg Country Inn
- Most meals: 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches/light lunches & 4 dinners (generous meal allowances)
- Lunch at the Sandstone Vintage Festival is for your own account, with plenty of delicious food stalls to choose from
- Festival entrance and sightseeing
- Fully hosted by Africa Memories Travel
- Travel & Medical Insurance and Gratuities
- Meals, Drinks and Activities not specified
- Laundry, and items of a personal nature
- Increases in prices beyond our control
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