Kapstadens vingårdar – Franschhoek Wine Tram & Stellenbosch Tour





Beskrivning
Följ med på vår lilla gruppresa och upptäck de bergiga, bästa vinodlingsområdena i Sydafrika. Denna tur kombinerar den ständigt populära Franschhoek spårvagn och tillåter också ett besök i den historiska staden Stellenbosch i en unik miljö. Vi har valt ut våra vinprovningsstopp noggrant för att möjliggöra en perfekt balans mellan de som är på jakt efter historisk arkitektur och Instagram-sökare till de mest kritiska vinkännarna i världen. Hämtning sker från ditt hotell i Kapstaden och det gör även avlämningen. Ta gärna med era tomma kameror, olika outfits om ni vill och starkaste smaklökar när ni ska ut på en resa av nya upptäckter och mer.
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Resplan
Efter att du har blivit hämtad från ditt boende i Kapstaden. Du kommer att resa på motorväg N2 genom Cape Flats till den bergiga staden Stellenbosch. Medan du kör kommer din guide att ge en kommentar om de viktiga landmärken som du kommer att köra förbi. Vid ankomsten till Stellenbosch stad, kommer du att ha en chans att kliva av fordonet och upptäcka den pittoreska och mysiga staden till fots. Endemiska byggnader i Kapholländsk stil flyter parallellt med de lummiga gatorna i Stellenbosch och över en 150 år gammal vattenfåra gör ett framsteg för stadens nordöstra mjuka sluttning. Gamla och nya butiker handlar med konst, antikviteter, smycken och snidat trä. Du kanske också vill ta tillfället i akt att ta en kaffe och absorbera stadens pulserande energi innan du går vidare till din första vinprovningsupplevelse för dagen.
Efter den snabba utforskningen av Stellenbosch stad, kommer nästa stopp att vara på Lanzerac vingård för din choklad och vinprovning parning erfarenhet. Lanzerac är en av de äldsta vingårdarna i Stellenbosch och täcker cirka 200 hektar mark vid foten av Jonkershoek Mountains. Den vackra vingården är känd bland många attribut, för att ha de bästa exemplen på de endemiska Cape Dutch Architectural byggnader i världen. Herrgården med anor från 1830-talet har status som provinsiellt kulturarv och skapar tillsammans med vingårdarna och vinkällaren en typisk fransk tradition av att sammanfoga ett lanthotell och en vingård. Det är i Lanzerac som Pinotage först tappades på flaska. Din upplevelse här kommer dock inte ha något att göra med det enda sydafrikanska vinet utan en unik provning av 5 Premium-viner parat perfekt med ett urval av hantverksmässiga chokladsorter. Chokladen är tänkt att exponera för dig de olika vinklarna i vinets konsistens före och efter.
Från Lanzerac kör du upp och ner för de kuperade och slingrande helveteshöjderna till Tokara. Till skillnad från det historiska Lanzerac är Tokara känt för sitt moderna utseende, utsikt som sträcker sig ända till Taffelberget och en olivlund som producerar några av de bästa olivolja i området. Vinprovningen här består av 5 klassiska viner inklusive en Rose och en av de bästa Carbert Sauvignon i området som har varit nära naturen i 2 decennier sedan sekelskiftet. De djupa rika jordarna som består av förmultnad granit, vittrad sandsten ger Tokara förmånen att odla enskilda partier som sedan blandas för att göra toppviner. Tokara vinrådgivare delar med sig av all information om vinerna när du provar dem individuellt och om du har tid kanske du också vill prova olivoljan eller till och med ett ostfat. Vi förbehåller oss rätten att göra ett alternativt stopp om Tokara skulle vara fullbokat eller stängt för privata evenemang
Efter din andra vinprovningsupplevelse tar resan oss till Franschhoek stad via den historiska staden Pniel. Många bönder från Frankrike dök upp vid Kapprovinsen på 1680-talet och fick därefter mark här för att odla vingårdar och därmed blev staden känd som Franschhoek, vilket betyder fransmännens hörna. Franschhoek omges av berg och välskötta vingårdar på alla sidor, och ger en vacker korrelation mellan naturen och människans arbete. Den vackert byggda egendomen Leeu bestående av konstgallerier, hotell och restauranger lämnar en med en brinnande önskan att stanna här mycket längre. Vi kommer att ha en lunchpaus här och du kanske också vill ta tillfället i akt att utforska butikerna, denna stad skulle inte svika. Samma som i Stellenbosch, här kan man hitta konstaffärer, juvelbutiker, fina läderbutiker, klädbutiker eller till och med fina chokladfabriker!
Strax efter lunchrasten och utforskandet av Franschhoek kommer turen att göra framsteg mot Franschhoek-terminalerna för din andra del av vinprovningsupplevelsen med spårvagn. Din reseledare ger dig dina spårvagnsbiljetter och förklarar för dig hur du läser spårvagnens tidtabell. Det tar vanligtvis cirka 8 minuter för spårvagnen att resa mellan gårdar och du kan hoppa på en gård som du väljer bland listan över gårdar som finns på din rutt. Två skulle vara det maximala antalet gårdar som du kan besöka med spårvagn, men du kan också göra en tredje, om tiden tillåter.
Ditt första möjliga stopp med spårvagn skulle vara vid den första kvinnliga gården i Franschhoek, Rickety bridge. Spårvagnen släpper av dig vid Rickety Bridge-terminalerna där du hämtas upp av en gårdstraktor med bekväma sittplatser och transporteras till vinprovningsområdet. Här är du mer än välkommen att välja något av de tillgängliga vinprovningsalternativen. Du kan också välja bort vinprovningen och istället sitta på Paulinas restaurang där du kan ta ett mellanmål, kaffe eller beställa ett glas vin och njuta av panoramautsikten över bergen och vingårdarna i Franschhoekdalen.
Franschhoek källare är en av gårdarna i Kapstadens vinmarker som erbjuder unika viner och ost eller handgjorda belgiska chokladpar. Den belgiska chokladen tillverkas längre ner på vägen i samma stad och det gör även vinet. En traditionell vinprovning är också tillgänglig om det är ett bättre val för dig. Franschhoekkällaren ligger också närmast spårvagnsterminalerna och om du vill sträcka på benen efter en hel dag med flera vinprovningar kan du faktiskt gå till terminalerna för att träffa din reseledare och resten av gruppen.
På vägen tillbaka till Kapstaden får du möjlighet att stanna till vid ett fängelse där Nelson Mandela tillbringade de sista 2 åren av sina 27 år i fängelse. En bronsstaty i naturlig storlek av denne store man står precis utanför fängelseportarna med knuten näve i luften som för att symbolisera styrka och mod. Din guide ger dig en kort sammanfattning om fängelsets förflutna, nutid och frigivningen av Nelson Mandela innan du fortsätter till Kapstaden för avlämning på ditt hotell.
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Vad som ingår
Upphämtningsplatser och tider
Vi plockar upp från valfri plats med 12km från Kapstaden centrum radie Upphämtningstider skickas en dag före turen för alla små gruppresepassagerare. Upphämtningstiden för privata turer är antingen kl 8 eller 09:00 som bokat. Gruppresehämtning börjar från 07:30
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Särskilda barnstolar finns tillgängliga
- Rekommenderas inte för resenärer med låg kardiovaskulär hälsa
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
Recensioner(444)
If you want to visit the best vineyards and hit the tram in one tour, snag this one with Kevin. He drove and entertained us with stories! I am a wine snob and bought several bottles at Duty Free because the wine is that good, especially Boschendal and Tokara. 10/10 recommend 🥰
Dear Christine, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such an enjoyable day exploring the Cape Winelands with Kevin. It is wonderful to know that his entertaining stories and friendly personality made the journey even more memorable. We are especially delighted to hear such high praise from a wine enthusiast! Boschendal and Tokara are truly exceptional wine estates, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed their wines enough to take several bottles home with you. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation and perfect rating. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable South African wine adventure in the future. Best regards, Junior.
Was a fabulous day Joseph was great guide The wineries were amazing Definitely worth paying for tastings in advance
Dear Diana, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We are very happy to hear that you had a fabulous day and that Joseph helped make the experience so enjoyable. It is great to know you loved the wineries and found the pre-booked tastings worthwhile and convenient. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable wine tour in the future! Best regards, Pauline
This was an amazing day! Our guide was great and we met so many great people. The wines were amazing and we got to try four wineries and at least 12 wines. All amazing!
Dear Katrina, Thank you for the fantastic feedback! It is wonderful to hear that your day was filled with great wine, great company, and unforgettable experiences. We are so glad you enjoyed visiting multiple wineries and discovering a wide range of amazing wines. Your kind words about your guide mean a lot, and we will be sure to share them with the team. We hope hope to see you again soon and enjoy your future travels! Best regards, Pauline
We had such a lovely day wine tasting in Stellenbosch and Franschhoek! Peter was our guide and he did the best job. The wineries were wonderful and the scenery was gorgeous. We also loved stopping to see where Nelson Mandela spent his last years of imprisonment before making the long walk to freedom. Such a wonderful day in Cape Town!
Dear Lisa, What a fantastic you had day! We are so glad you enjoyed the winelands. Peter will be thrilled to hear your kind words. The beauty of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, combined with such meaningful history, really does make for a special experience. Thank you for sharing, and we hope the rest of your time in Cape Town is just as memorable! 🍷😊 Best regards, Pauline
My husband and I enjoyed our private tour, but there were a lot of mishaps and circumstances that reduced the amount of time we were able to spend at the wineries. We were picked up late after confusion about our hotel pick-up location (we changed dates and pick-up location due to flooding and high winds on our original tour date - all of this was correctly reflected on our TripAdvisor booking, so I am not sure why our driver was dispatched to the wrong hotel. Thankfully we relocated to a hotel within 5 minutes drive). There was also significant confusion about the timing of our Tram tickets (apparently the tour usually goes to Stellenbosch first, but the Tram tickets secured by the Tour Operator were for late-morning so the tour order was reversed - which our driver did not know until we were en route). There was additional confusion about which of the 2 Tram stations was open (we drove 15 minutes past the open Tram station only to have to turn around and go back). Then, after waiting 15+ minutes for the Tram, we were advised the Tram's schedule was modified due to a tree on the line from the storms. (Instead of adjusting the schedule for the available track, they were holding the Tram at the station for 15-20 minutes.) All in all, we lost at least 45 minutes to misunderstandings about the Tram. We eventually chose to eat the cost of our Tram tickets, and ride the short distances between wineries with our private driver. (I highly recommend negotiating a private tour price that skips the Tram and allows you more time at the wineries! It's best to arrive at a winery when the Tram hasn't just dropped off guests, in addition to avoiding the requirement of pacing your tastings to match the Tram's departure time!) We also lost time at our 2nd stop because our guide was not aware that due to renovations on the property the tasting room had recently been relocated to the Private Event/Wedding venue. After we trekked half way across a muddy field, we were stopped and told we were entering an active movie set and had to turn around! There was confusion about our lunch stop, where the driver had called ahead to confirm we could eat and do a tasting at the same time, only to arrive and learn tastings were not available at the winery's venue serving the driver's recommended Braii platter (which was delicious and we highly recommend!). There was also confusion about the closing time of our 4th and final winery stop. Apparently they had just begun Winter hours, and arriving 10 minutes before closing they initially declined our tasting. Our driver did convince them to quickly serve us as they were shutting down for the day. With this ongoing series of unfortunate events, our time in the wine regions was very rushed. Another tip: do not elect the option to prepay your tastings. We thought prepaying may give us special access to facilities or wines since we were on a private tour, but it did not. Our tastings were in the general tasting areas (which were all lovely!) and each offered various levels of tastings...but with prepayment only the basic was included. We ended up paying the difference at one winery to upgrade our tasting experience. We would have at another too, but our tasting was poured before we were presented with the menu identifying the tasting options. Through all of this, our driver Jossie stayed positive and did manage to squeeze in all 4 tastings and a sitdown lunch. We were lucky she had relationships at some of the locations. Jossie was a safe and informative driver, and a pleasure to spend the day with. I highly recommend the private tour option so you can enjoy the tastings and lunch at your own pace, and modify the itinerary on the fly as needed - no matter what chaos the day may throw at you! Even better, book a farm guest room or rental house and spend a few days!
Dear Melinda, Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the series of misunderstandings and delays that affected your experience and reduced the time spent enjoying the wineries. The recent severe weather and storm-related disruptions unfortunately created unexpected operational challenges, including tram schedule changes, venue adjustments, and routing confusion. That said, we understand how frustrating this must have been, especially on a private tour, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding throughout the day. We are very pleased to hear that despite the circumstances, Jossie remained positive, informative, and accommodating, and that you still enjoyed the wineries, lunch, and overall experience in the Winelands. We will certainly share your kind words with her. Your feedback is extremely valuable and will help us improve communication, coordination, and planning for future guests. Thank you again for choosing to tour with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a much smoother experience in the future. Best regards, Junior.
Very nice wine tour to Stellenbosch and Franschoek - Candy was an excellent tour guide, always making sure everybody is happy. P is a safe and reliable driver, so this is a highly recommended tour!
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a lovely wine tour experience through Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. Candy will be so happy to know that her efforts in making sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying themselves made such a positive impression. We are also very pleased to hear that Panashe provided a safe and reliable journey throughout the day. Thank you once again for your kind recommendation. We truly appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another tour again soon. Best regards, Junior.
Candy is the best. Would 1000000% recommend
Dear Marilez, Thank you so much for your amazing feedback. We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Candy. She truly goes above and beyond to make every tour enjoyable and memorable, and we will be sure to share your wonderful comments with her. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure soon.
We had a blast! Got engaged! Loved every moment! Thank you!
Dear Valued Customer, Wow, congratulations on your engagement! That is such wonderful news. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and loved every moment of the tour. Knowing that such a special milestone became part of your journey with us truly means so much. Thank you for allowing us to be a small part of such a memorable occasion. Wishing you both a lifetime filled with happiness, love, and many more beautiful adventures together. Best regards, Junior.
10/10 will definitely do this again!!!
Dear Celine, Thank you so much for the amazing feedback. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience and that you would definitely join us again. Comments like yours truly mean a lot to our team and motivate us to continue creating memorable experiences for all our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back for another 10/10 adventure in the future. Best regards, Junior.
Candy and the driver Panache was exceptional Provided information about the history along the way and made the experience one to remember
Dear Valued Customer, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the tour. Candy and Panashe will be very happy to know that their efforts made such a positive impression. Providing informative, enjoyable, and unforgettable experiences is what we strive for, and it is great to hear that the historical insights shared along the journey added so much value to your day. We truly appreciate your kind words and thank you once again for choosing to tour with us. We hope to welcome you back again for another amazing Cape Town adventure in the future. Warm regards, Junior



