The holiday season means time for relaxation, cheeky banter and great wine! Thankfully, the Franschhoek Valley offers this experience on a silver platter as you journey through rolling vineyards to explore some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates in a double-decker tram and open-air tram-bus.
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And boy, is the experience worth it! The Franschhoek Wine Tram offers eight hop-on hop-off tours, giving passengers a variety of wines, views and experiences to enjoy. You can choose to spend some extra time at your favourite vineyard by enjoying a picnic, lunch or cellar tour (but make sure to book in advance).
Unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards are the name of the game when experiencing the wonders of the tram. You might choose to park close to the Wine Tram station, or better yet, book a stay in this glorious quaint town to explore all avenues of what Franschhoek has to offer.
The tour takes passengers right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a deep focus on on the history of Franschhoek and wine cultivation – a unique way to learn more about a few Western Cape gems.
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Each tour is colour coded to make it easy to choose and follow:
Green line stops at the following wine estates: Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar, Atlas Swift, Pigcasso, Mont Rochelle, La Bri, Holden Manz.
Blue line stops at the following wine estates: Atlas Swift, Pigcasso, Mont Rochelle, La Bri, Holden Manz, Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar.
Red line stops at the following wine estates: Le Lude, Maison, Eikehof, Lynx, Paserene, Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar.
Yellow line stops at the following wine estates: Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar, Le Lude, Maison, Eikehof, Lynx, Paserene.
Purple line stops at the following wine estates: Allee Bleue, Solms Delta, Boschendal (cashless estate – card payments only), Plaisir de Merle, Vrede en Lust, Noble Hill, Babylonstoren, Backsberg.
Orange line stops at the following wine estates: Noble Hill, Babylonstoren, Backsberg, Vrede en Lust, Plaisir de Merle, Allee Bleue, Solms Delta, Boschendal (cashless estate – card payments only).
Pink line stops at the following wine estates: Leopards Leap, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar, Haute Cabriere, Holden Manz.
Grey line stops at the following wine estates: Grande Provence (cashless estate – card payments only), Rickety Bridge, Franschhoek Cellar, Haute Cabriere, Holden Manz, Leopards Leap, Chamonix, Dieu Donne.
Tickets cost R270, and includes the transportation to each wine estate. It excludes wine tasting, lunch and other activities at each stop.
Your slice of paradise awaits, so make sure to add the Wine Tram to your list of activities to do this summer, and start exploring! Make sure to book by visiting: https://franschhoekwinetram.activitar.com/.
Picture: Franschhoek Wine Tram
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