🏨 Franschhoek Full Day Wine Tour Activity

Franschhoek Full Day Wine Tour

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From $121.57

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Departs: Cape Town, Cape Town

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

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Overview

Franschoek ,Established originally by 176 French Huguenot refugees in 1688 and one of the oldest town in South Africa , now known as the culinary capital of South Africa having some of the best restaurants in the country including one of the top 50 in the world. The Huguenot Monument is dedicated to the cultural influence of the first French settlers and today their influence is still found in the wide variety of boutique wineries.
Originally called Elephants Corner.First reconnaissance done by Simon van der Stel in 1687 and later called French Corner and finally Franschhoek due to the first 176 French Huguenots who had settled in the valley in 1688 Initially and grew to 201 by 1692. By 1700 over a million vine plants had been planted in the valley. Now home to famous wine estates in Franschoek.The Huguenot Monument is dedicated to the cultural, skills and craftsmanship of these early pioneers .Today Franschoek is known as the culinary capital of S. Africa with the finest restaurants.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

INCLUDES: 4 Standard Wine Tastings at 4 Different wine Estates

What's Not Included

Lunch

Lunches additional alcohol, drinks coffee and tea

Traveler Information

ADULT: Age: 18 - 65
SENIOR: Age: 66 - 80

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

La Motte Wine Estate

Dating from 1695 , now owned by Hanneli Rupert- Koegelenberg and her husband Hein, La Motte covers beautiful gardens, guided walks through historical buildings, a museum with the exquisite paintings of Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, farm produce, gift shop and hiking trail, it won the Great Wine Capitals of the World`s South African Best of Wine Tourism award for 2 consecutive years 2012 and 2013 - Cellarmasters/Winemakers -Edmund Terblanche and Michael langenhoven - Annual Wine production 60,000 cases - Wines 30% Red, 69.9% White 0,4% Sparkling, known for Syrah Viognier and Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc -Restaurant- ( Pierneef a` la Motte ). We do 4 various wine tours in Stellenbosch and cherry pick simply the best of the best