Franschhoek Wine Tour: Manicured Estates & Village Exploration

Start your day with a visit to Babylonstoren, one of the Cape's most celebrated estates, where centuries-old gardens, orchards and vineyards come together on a single, sprawling estate. From there, continue to a neighbouring estate known for its bold, structured reds, set against a backdrop of mountains on every side. Prefer to skip Babylonstoren and focus your morning on wines? The choice is yours. 

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As the morning draws on, the road brings you into Franschhoek itself, a small village with a distinctly French history and a reputation as one of South Africa’s food and wine capitals. Settle in for a wine tasting at a boutique estate right in the heart of the village, or spend the time exploring galleries, boutique stores, cafés and oak-lined streets, all on foot and at your own pace.

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A casual and relaxed lunch follows in the village. Whether that means wood-fired pizza, a plate from the local microbrewery, or something more bistro-style, your guide will point you toward whatever suits your mood.

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The day closes with an afternoon wine tasting on the quieter outskirts of Franschhoek, before looping back into the village. The drive is a reward in itself, skirting the edge of the Berg River Dam, with sweeping views back across the valley that rank among the prettiest in the Cape Winelands.

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