Wine Tram – the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley.

The New Franschhoek Wine Tram tour is one of the best ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history.

Passengers aboard the hop-on hop-off tour will experience a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open-air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most distinguished wine estates.

A combination of tram and tram-bus will transport you around a loop of seven stops  {Franschhoek Village, Rickety Bridge, Gradne Provence, Chamonix, Dieu Donne, Haute Cabriere, Huguenot Museum} allowing you to hop-off at each stop and experience the activities on offer, be it wine tasting, a cellar tour, lunch or simply a stroll through the vineyards and when you are ready, hop-on to continue the tour. The tour takes you right into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a commentary guided tour and unparalleled views of the valley and vineyards.

Tour Price: Tickets can be purchased through their website or at the departure point {Adults R60 and Children R30 (special introductory tour pricing from 17th November – 14th December 2012)}. Adult ticket includes a complimentary wine tasting at Rickety Bridge wine estate.

Franschhoek Wine Tram is offering a special introductory hop-on hop-off tour between 17th November and 14th December 2012. This introductory tour showcases two of the wine estates along the route and takes passengers into the heart of the Franschhoek Valley, with a commentary guided tour, unparalleled views of the vineyards and a complimentary wine tasting.

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