Franschhoek Wine Region, just one hour’s drive outside Cape Town, is on a wine route with outrageously beautiful landscapes. Part of the Cape Winelands, it is known for its exceptional scenic beauty, award-winning wines, fascinating history, picturesque settings and exquisite foods.
This quaint village of Franschhoek boasts a wide range of art galleries, antique shops, restaurants and boutique hotels.
The world-renowned Time Magazine has ranked Franschhoek one of the World’s Greatest Places in 2022. The ranking was based on new and exciting experiences, its multitude of wine farms, unique scenery, top class food options to name a few.
An excellent opportunity for none- tasters to do sight-seeing in the Winelands.
Should you wish to do more sight-seeing, your guide will tailor-make the circular tour on the spot and visit more vineyards for its scenic beauty and include drives via mountains and valleys.
Duration
The tour starts at
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Drive Half Way up the tour to get a Panoramic View of the Village and the Valley.
Drive Half Way up the tour to get a Panoramic View of the Village and the Valley.
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Learn about the French Huguenots who settled in this valley as from 1688
Learn about the French Huguenots who settled in this valley as from 1688
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Scenic drive along vineyards.
Scenic drive along vineyards.
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Simondium Village en route to Franschhoek
Simondium Village en route to Franschhoek
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Awesome Mountain Pass en route to Franschhoek
Awesome Mountain Pass en route to Franschhoek
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Pniel Fruit Production Village en route to Franschhoek
Pniel Fruit Production Village en route to Franschhoek
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Via Stellenbosch Vineyards to Franschhoek
Via Stellenbosch Vineyards to Franschhoek
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Passing Paarl Vineyards on circular tour to Franschhoek
Passing Paarl Vineyards on circular tour to Franschhoek
Private transportation
• Hotel pickup and drop-off •
Accredited English Guide
Gratuities
•Tasting fees budget can be about 9 USD per person per vineyard for 5 different wines per vineyard