Franschhoek Wine Tour with Babylonstoren Visit

South Africa is one of the top 10 wine-producing countries in the world. Come and experience the Franschhoek valley, the most beautiful village along the wine route. Stroll through the beautiful gardens at Babylonstoren, taste some of the finest award-winning Cape wines, see some local art including garden sculptures, fine and contemporary art, and dine at one the many exquisite restaurants of the region.

What's included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Owner driver/guide
• Small private group tour – maximum 7 guests
• Live commentary on board
• Transport - 2022 Ford Tourneo Custom, air-conditioned minivan

Not included:

• Lunch
• Wine tasting
• Gratuities
• Farm entry - ZAR100 per person

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours

Babylonstoren

Babylonstoren Road, Simondium, Paarl, 7670

Spanning eight acres, the Babylonstoren garden is formal in structure. Every one of over 300 varieties of plants in the garden is edible and it is grown as biologically as we can. Fruit and veg are harvested year round for use in our restaurant. The garden is divided into fifteen clusters spanning vegetable areas, berries, bees, indigenous plants, ducks and chickens and includes a prickly pear maze. Gravity feeds water into waterways from stream into the garden as it was done for 300 years.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

La Motte Wine Estate

R45 Main Street, , Franschhoek, 7690

La Motte’s completely redesigned and refurbished tasting facility, featuring a large fireplace for cozy winter tastings, has been highly commended for the inviting and friendly ambiance. Here, a wide variety of La Motte’s award-winning wines can be sampled and purchased in a stylish and relaxing atmosphere. Seated at hand-made tasting tables, a welcoming tasting counter or on comfortable sofas, visitors have an unimpeded view of the working and maturation cellars through large glass panels. Tastings are enjoyed amidst original works of art by acclaimed South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, after whom La Motte’s Pierneef Collection of premium wines is named.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Franschhoek

Franschhoek

Lunch at either one of Franschhoek's fine restaurant or a casual cafe depending on your preference.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Stellenbosch Vineyards

R310 Baden Powell Drive, Stellenbosch, 7599

Drive through Stellenbosch to get a glimpse of the 2nd oldest town in South Africa.

Pass by without stopping

Muratie

44 Knorhoek Road/R, Koelenhof, Stellenbosch, 7600

At the last stop for the day you can enjoy Muratie's top wines. The tasting room is run by the Muratie's team, whose knowledgeable staff will guide you in the finer nuances of their premium handcrafted wines.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included