Can it get any better than this? A railway Wine Tram Franschhoek that visits wine farms, which you can hop on and off for a day and take in the breath-taking scenery with the open side tram, with narration on the history of Franschhoek and the wine cultivation. With 14 wine estates involved as partners with the combination of tram and tram-bus transport, I’m not sure you can only make it a day trip?
The daily tours consist of the:
BLUE LINE – which departs on the tram-bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s breath-taking mountain views while stopping at the following wine estates: Le Lude, La Petite Dauphine, Holden Manz, La Bourgogne, La Couronne, Mont Rochelle, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
GREEN LINE – which departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek’s breath-taking mountain views while stopping at the following wine estates: Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, Le Lude, La Petite Dauphine, Holden Manz, La Bourgogne, La Couronne and Mont Rochelle.
RED LINE – which departs on the tram-bus first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the following wine estates: La Bri, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Leopard’s Leap, Maison, Eikehof, Rickety Bridge and Grande Provence.
YELLOW LINE – which departs on the tram first and showcases Franschhoek’s picturesque rolling vineyards while stopping at the following wine estates: Rickety Bridge, Grande Provence, La Bri, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Leopard’s Leap, Maison and Eikehof.
This concept ( watch the Franschhoek Wine Tram Experience Video ) is the first in South Africa and in the heart of one of the Western Capes best wine areas. Franschhoek, which is an hour drive out of Cape Town has this little treasure that leaves from:
:: Franschhoek Square, 32 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek, 7690
:: Daily from 10 am (weather permitting), view online brochure for schedule
:: Cost R200 per adult, R85 per child (age 2–17) – includes passage, guided tour and two free wine tastings at selected estates
:: Booking online beforehand is highly recommended during December–January season
:: Contact +27 21 300 0338, info@winetram.co.za, www.winetram.co.za
CABS Car Hire highly recommends this trip out to Franschhoek Valley for the day the when you visit Cape Town.
