The French Huguenot settlers founded the town of Franschhoek and the surrounding wine route in the 18th century. We will spend the day visiting and enjoying the area's natural beauty and sampling some of the region's finest wines.
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Guests will be met at any location of their choice in Cape Town. After a drive of about 50 minutes, the tour arrives at Franschhoek, located in one of the most picturesque valleys of the Cape. Franschhoek owes its existence to the first French settlers who worked the valley in the 18th century.
Time will be devoted to exploring the town and the memorial to the French Huguenots. The monument is set in lovely gardens against a backdrop of imposing mountains. Then, we visit three fine wine estates of the Franschhoek Wine Route, internationally recognized for the exceptional quality of their wines. All the noble cultivars and classic styles are on show here, from superb whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Semillon, and Chenin Blanc to the rich reds of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and Merlot.
During the tour of the wine estates, a local winemaker will explain the process of winemaking and aging in some detail. Guests can then sample a range of wines produced at each estate. The tour returns to Cape Town in the late afternoon.
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