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Explore South Africa's renowned winelands on a full-day tour that blends the Franschhoek Wine Tram experience with Stellenbosch history. Enjoy tastings at esteemed estates, include Tokara Wine Estates

Highlights

• Experience the iconic Franschhoek tram and explore historic Stellenbosch
• Take a small-group tour through South Africa's famed winelands
• Enjoy tastings at prestigious estates, such as Tokara Wine Estate
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Description

We'll pick you up at your hotel or at our designated pickup location in Cape Town between 07:30 and 08:00 AM. The ride will be in a sedan, SUV, or minibus, depending on how many of you are joining us. After picking you up, we'll head out on the N2 towards Tokara Wine Estate, our first stop for a delicious wine tasting. This award-winning winery is renowned for crafting some of the world's finest Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. After you finish your wine tasting experience, we'll head to the heart of Franschhoek its town center. You can enjoy a tasty lunch and explore the area's shops. Franschhoek has something for everyone, from cozy cafes to art galleries, jewelry stores, leather shops, clothing boutiques, and even a chocolate paradise. This charming town is sure to delight your senses and satisfy your shopping cravings! Following the lunch break and your adventure in Franschhoek, the tour will proceed to the Franschhoek terminals for the second part of the wine tasting journey by tram. Your tour guide will distribute your tram tickets and provide instructions on how to navigate the tram's timetable. Typically, the tram takes around 8 minutes to travel between farms, allowing you to disembark at any farm of your choice from the provided list along the route. While you can visit up to two farms as part of the tram experience, if time allows, you may also opt for a third tasting. On the way back from exploring the Franschhoek Wine Tram, we can make a quick stop at a significant landmark: a prison that once held Nelson Mandela. Right outside, you'll find a remarkable statue of Mandela with his fist raised high in the air. It's a powerful symbol of hope and strength! Your guide will share interesting facts about the prison and Mandela's time there. You'll learn why this place is so important to South Africa's history and the fight for freedom.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off Wine Tram Hop ON Hop-Off Ticket Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle Driver/guide

Important Information

• Wear comfortable shoes Bring some cash for lunch

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund