Discover the Vineyards of Franschhoek

The Franschhoek Wine Tram hop-on hop-off tour is one of the best Franschhoek Valley ways to discover the true essence of the Franschhoek Valley – Breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world-class cuisine and fine picturesque vineyards, breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, wines: These are the hallmarks of the beautiful Franschhoek Valley in world-class cuisine, fine wines and a 300 year history. the heart of the Cape Winelands. When the first settled in this spectacular valley over 300 years ago they bought with them their traditions and knowledge in winemaking and viticulture from their native France and transformed the wilderness around them into one of the most beautiful valleys in the world. This proud heritage can be seen and felt today in the Village and on the surrounding farms.

There are a variety of cellars, from small boutique wineries that cater for those in search of something unique, to large cellars that offer organised tours and conducted tastings. Award-winning wines range from plump reds to elegant whites and delicious sparkling wines. This “DISCOVER THE VINEYARDS Tour Experience longstanding tradition of winemaking is a perfect complement to the excellent food that is served in any one of Franschhoek’s more than Passengers on board the hop-on hop-off tour will experience 40 restaurants. Franschhoek is known as the Wine & Gourmet Capital OF FRANSCHHOEK” a unique and leisurely way to see the Franschhoek Valley as they of and has among its truly talented chefs several who journey through rolling vineyards in an open-side tram and open- Now Offering Transfers from and Surrounds have been awarded the highest national and international culinary air tram-bus stopping in at some of South Africa’s oldest and most honors. distinguished wine estates.

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Dining Email: [email protected] Website: www.winetram.co.za • If passengers wish to dine at one of the restaurants on the tour it is Facebook: www.facebook.com/winetram advisable to make lunch reservations at least 24 hours in advance of travel Address: Franschhoek Square, 32 Huguenot Road, • Our website includes details of the restaurants available on the tour Franschhoek, 7690, South Africa - Transfer Option GPS: 33.910985, 19.119738 • Franschhoek Wine Tram now offers an exclusive and direct Driving Directions from Cape Town: transfer service from Cape Town and surrounds (including the • Take the N1 to airport) out to Franschhoek at an affordable rate. • Take EXIT 47, the exit, from the highway then turn right onto the R44 • • Transfers are private to each booking, direct door-to-door, include Continue straight to the second set of traffic lights Booking Information • a return transfer and can be arranged to accommodate an Turn left onto the Klapmuts – road extended stay over in Franschhoek at no additional cost • Travel until you meet a T-junction at Vrede and Lust wine estate Six tours are available: • Turn right onto the towards Franschhoek Orange Line, Purple Line, Blue Line, Green Line, • • Continue on the R45 until arriving in Franschhoek Village Please see our website for more details or to make a booking Red Line, Yellow Line (see map for stop details) • The ticket office is located on the main road in Franschhoek Village just after Bordeaux Street Day of Travel Tickets can be purchased either online at www.winetram.co.za • Passenger safety is our utmost priority and any passengers exhibiting or at the Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket office signs of intoxication will be asked to leave the tour immediately (online booking is advisable)

• The tour boards at the Franschhoek Wine Tram ticket office located in the Franschhoek Village

• Tickets are issued with a specific departure date and time when purchased

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time

• The tram or tram-bus passes each stop every 60 minutes

• The tour operates in one direction and passengers will have only one opportunity to disembark at each stop

• Upon return to the ticket office the tour ends Conditions

• On the rare occasion passengers may be required to wait for the • The service may be cancelled due to weather conditions or mechanical problems without next tram or tram-bus notice in which case full refunds will be issued • Smoking is strictly prohibited except at clearly designated outdoor areas • No food or open alcoholic beverages are allowed on board the tram or tram-bus • Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sun protection • Tickets are only valid for the date and departure time specified on the ticket cream are recommended

#winetram [email protected] | +27 (0)21 300 0338 www.winetram.co.za ORANGE LINE DEPART Ticket Office BUS 9:40 AM 10:40 AM 11:40 AM ------Last Drop-off Last Pick-up STOP 1 Noble Hill BUS 10:10 AM 11:10 AM 12:10 PM 1:10 PM 2:10 PM 3:10 PM 4:10 PM STOP 2 Babylonstoren BUS 10:18 AM 11:18 AM 12:18 PM 1:18 PM 2:18 PM 3:18 PM 4:18 PM STOP 3 Backsberg BUS 10:24 AM 11:24 AM 12:24 PM 1:24 PM 2:24 PM 3:24 PM 4:24 PM UITKYK DIEU DONNE STOP 4 Glen Carlou BUS 10:31 AM 11:31 AM 12:31 PM 1:31 PM 2:31 PM 3:31 PM 4:31 PM STOP 5 Solms-Delta BUS 10:50 AM 11:50 AM 12:50 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:50 PM CHAMONIX LEOPARD’S LEAP STOP 6 Vrede en Lust Platform TRAM ------1:36 PM 2:36 PM 3:36 PM 4:36 PM 5:36 PM MAIN STOP 7 Plaisir de Merle Platform TRAM ------1:41 PM 2:41 PM 3:41 PM 4:41 PM 5:41 PM FRANSCHHOEK R45 FRANSCHHOEK CELLAR STOP 8 Allee Bleue Platform TRAM ------2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:00 PM RICKETY BRIDGE SOLMS DELTA GRANDE PROVENCE LE LUDE PAARL MAISON TICKET OFFICE Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:6 STOPS:5 STOPS:4 R45 CHECK-IN ALLEE BLEUE BOARDING POINT R45 EIKEHOF

KLAPMUTS PURPLE LINE BACKSBERG DEPART Ticket Office BUS 9:40 AM 10:40 AM 11:40 AM ------Last Drop-off Last Pick-up LA BRI STOP 1 Vrede en Lust Platform TRAM 10:36 AM 11:36 AM 12:36 PM 1:36 PM 2:36 PM 3:36 PM 4:36 PM VREDE EN LUST PLAISIR DE MERLE LA COURONNE ROBERTSVALLEI NOBLE HILL MONT ROCHELLE STOP 2 Plaisir de Merle Platform TRAM 10:41 AM 11:41 AM 12:41 PM 1:41 PM 2:41 PM 3:41 PM 4:41 PM BABYLONSTOREN R310 LA BOURGOGNE STOP 3 Allee Bleue Platform TRAM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM GLEN CARLOU STOP 4 Noble Hill BUS ------1:10 PM 2:10 PM 3:10 PM 4:10 PM 5:10 PM HOLDEN MANZ STOP 5 Babylonstoren BUS ------1:18 PM 2:18 PM 3:18 PM 4:18 PM 5:18 PM ROBERTSVALLEI STOP 6 Backsberg BUS ------1:24 PM 2:24 PM 3:24 PM 4:24 PM 5:24 PM STOP 7 Glen Carlou BUS ------1:31 PM 2:31 PM 3:31 PM 4:31 PM 5:31 PM STOP 8 Solms-Delta BUS ------1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:50 PM 5:50 PM Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:6 STOPS:5 STOPS:4 Map not to scale BLUE LINE DEPART Ticket Office BUS 10:00 AM 11:00 AM ------Last Drop-off Last Pick-up Allée Bleue (021) 874 1021 Babylonstoren (021) 863 3852 Backsberg (021) 875 5952 STOP 1 Mont Rochelle BUS 10:06 AM 11:06 AM 12:06 PM 1:06 PM 2:06 PM 3:06 PM 4:06 PM This prestigious destination offers visitors a unique experience Babylonstoren is one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms. It Backsberg provides pleasure and enjoyment to a broad STOP 2 Le Lude BUS 10:17 AM 11:17 AM 12:17 PM 1:17 PM 2:17 PM 3:17 PM 4:17 PM - world-class wines, warm hospitality and historic charm, sur has a fruit and vegetable garden of beauty and diversity, range of wine lovers by producing wines not only with rounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Franschhoek Valley. unique accommodation, fine food and wine, and a sense structure and finesse but also with a high level of ‘drinkability’ STOP 3 La Bri BUS 10:24 AM 11:24 AM 12:24 PM 1:24 PM 2:24 PM 3:24 PM 4:24 PM of well-being. Picnic (pre-booked), Lamb Spit (Sundays), STOP 4 La Bourgogne BUS 10:29 AM 11:29 AM 12:29 PM 1:29 PM 2:29 PM 3:29 PM 4:29 PM Wine & Cheese Pairing, Farm Shop Daily Cellar Tours (hourly 11am - 3pm), Cellar Tour , Wine Blending, Chocolate & Gardens, Onsite Spa Nougat Pairings, Child Play Area STOP 5 Holden Manz BUS 10:35 AM 11:35 AM 12:35 PM 1:35 PM 2:35 PM 3:35 PM 4:35 PM STOP 6 La Couronne BUS 10:44 AM 11:44 AM 12:44 PM 1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM Chamonix (021) 876 2329 Dieu Donne (021) 876 3384 Eikehof (021) 876 2469 STOP 7 Rickety Bridge Platform TRAM ------1:06 PM 2:06 PM 3:06 PM 4:06 PM 5:06 PM Top Wine SA, Hall of Fame award for 2017. Appellation Located high on the steep south-west facing slopes of the This fourth generation family owned boutique winery, set Grand Prestige Franschhoek Awarded Chamonix Wine Franschhoek Mountains, a cool climate combined with the amongst towering oak trees from which it gets its name, has STOP 8 Grande Provence Platform TRAM ------1:14 PM 2:14 PM 3:14 PM 4:14 PM 5:14 PM Producer of the Year 2016. Estate wines only. Rustic wine rocky soils of weathered granite create a unique terroir for one of the oldest still producing vineyard blocks in South Africa. Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:6 STOPS:5 tasting in the old Black Smith cottage. wine making. Cheese & Meat Platters, Jungle Gym, Cellar Tours (by appointment) Cheese Platter, Cellar Tour (pre-booked) Cheese & Fruit Platters GREEN LINE DEPART Ticket Office BUS 10:15 AM 11:15 AM 12:15 PM ------Last Drop-off Last Pick-up Franschhoek Cellar (021) 876 2086 Glen Carlou (021) 875 5528 Grande Provence (021) 876 8600 STOP 1 Rickety Bridge Platform TRAM 10:36 AM 11:36 AM 12:36 PM 1:36 PM 2:36 PM 3:36 PM 4:36 PM The Franschhoek Cellar offers a selection of wine Established in 1985, Glen Carlou is a relatively young estate The 300 year old Heritage Wine Estate offers a unique STOP 2 Grande Provence Platform TRAM 10:44 AM 11:44 AM 12:44 PM 1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM experiences, artisanal meals and an all-day snack menu to which has built an enviable reputation as one of South 5-star experience that is testament to period grandeur and STOP 3 Franschhoek Village BUS ---- 12:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM 3:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM welcome you every day. Africa’s leading wine producers. contemporary luxury. STOP 4 Mont Rochelle BUS ---- 12:06 PM 1:06 PM 2:06 PM 3:06 PM 4:06 PM 5:06 PM Supervised Child Area, Chocolate Pairing, Art Gallery, Fynbos Garden, Cellar Tour Art Gallery, Gift Shop, Jungle Gym, Wine Cheese Pairing (pre-booked) Blending (pre-booked), Picnic (pre-booked) STOP 5 Le Lude BUS ---- 12:17 PM 1:17 PM 2:17 PM 3:17 PM 4:17 PM 5:17 PM STOP 6 La Bri BUS ---- 12:24 PM 1:24 PM 2:24 PM 3:24 PM 4:24 PM 5:24 PM Holden Manz (021) 876 2729 La Bourgogne (021) 876 3245 La Bri (021) 876 2593 STOP 7 La Bourgogne BUS ---- 12:29 PM 1:29 PM 2:29 PM 3:29 PM 4:29 PM 5:29 PM Positioned in the most beautiful corner of the Franschhoek Shaded by 150 year old oaks, the farm house at La Bourgogne Established in 1694, this vibrant boutique winery produces STOP 8 Holden Manz BUS ---- 12:35 PM 1:35 PM 2:35 PM 3:35 PM 4:35 PM 5:35 PM valley, surrounded by majestic mountains, the Estate offers has a warmth and charm which captivates all who visit. signature styled handcrafted wines. award winning wines and al fresco dining. STOP 9 La Couronne BUS ---- 12:44 PM 1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM 5:44 PM Olive Oil Tasting, Olive Tasting, Cheese Platter, Chocolate Pairing, Turkish Delight Pairing, Biltong Jungle Gym, Farm Shop, Light Lunch Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:6 STOPS:5 STOPS:4 Picnic (pre-booked) Experience, Cheese Platter, Picnic (pre-booked)

RED LINE * Leopard’s Leap & Maison are closed on Mondays La Couronne (021) 876 3939 Le Lude (021) 100 3464 Leopard’s Leap (021) 876 8002 DEPART Ticket Office BUS 10:30 AM 11:30 AM ------Last Drop-off Last Pick-up Nestled between towering mountains the estate has A family owned boutique winery situated on the edge of As a popular, family-orientated destination, Leopard’s Leap STOP 1 Maison BUS 10:39 AM 11:39 AM 12:39 PM 1:39 PM 2:39 PM 3:39 PM 4:39 PM breath-taking views of the majestic Franschhoek Franschhoek Village specialising in bottle fermented sparkling Family Vineyards boasts sociable wine tasting facilities, STOP 2 Eikehof BUS 10:44 AM 11:44 AM 12:44 PM 1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM mountains and vineyards. wines - Cap Classique. rotisserie lunches and the charm of a beautiful landscape. Rotisserie Lunch (Wed-Sun), Culinaria Food & Wine Pairing STOP 3 Leopard's Leap BUS 10:50 AM 11:50 AM 12:50 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:50 PM Chocolate Pairing, Pizza Pairing, Picnic (pre-booked), Duo Tasting, Cap Classique and Champagne Journey, (Fri 12pm), South African Table (Wed/Thur 12pm to 1pm), Cheese Platter, Light Lunch Canapés & High Tea Culinary & Gift Shop, Wine Cocktails, Child Play Area STOP 4 Chamonix BUS 11:03 AM 12:03 PM 1:03 PM 2:03 PM 3:03 PM 4:03 PM 5:03 PM STOP 5 Dieu Donne BUS 11:07 AM 12:07 PM 1:07 PM 2:07 PM 3:07 PM 4:07 PM 5:07 PM Maison (021) 876 2116 Mont Rochelle (021) 876 2770 Noble Hill (021) 874 3844 STOP 6 Franschhoek Cellar BUS 11:16 AM 12:16 PM 1:16 PM 2:16 PM 3:16 PM 4:16 PM 5:16 PM Dedicated to three simple pursuits: the production of Situated on the slopes of the beautiful Franschhoek Mountains, Noble Hill makes estate wines with pride in provenance and STOP 7 Rickety Bridge Platform TRAM ------1:36 PM 2:36 PM 3:36 PM 4:36 PM 5:36 PM beautiful wines, the making of delicious food and the the Estate is Sir Richard Branson’s South African Hotel & humility in craftsmanship. Pair your wine tasting with a snack or cheese board in the Nest or visit Cosecha Restaurant for lunch. STOP 8 Grande Provence Platform TRAM ------1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM 5:44 PM appreciation of great design. Vineyard and part of the Virgin Limited Edition collection. Olive oil tasting, Wine Pairing Menu, Picnics Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:6 STOPS:5 Deli, Premium Pairing Picnic (pre-booked), Canapés, Lawn Games, Cellar Tour (pre-booked) (pre-booked), Lunch YELLOW LINE * Leopard’s Leap & Maison are closed on Mondays (021) 874 1072 (021) 876 2129 (021) 874 3937 DEPART Ticket Office BUS 10:45 AM 11:45 AM 12:45 PM ---- Last Drop-off Last Pick-up ---- Plaisir de Merle Rickety Bridge Solms-Delta STOP 1 Rickety Bridge Platform TRAM 11:06 AM 12:06 PM 1:06 PM 2:06 PM 3:06 PM 4:06 PM ---- The soaring peaks of the Simonsberg Mountain have This celebrated 18th century winery is a popular destination Solms-Delta is known as one of the country’s most long served as a guardian to the birth, renaissance and in the Cape Winelands with its long winemaking history, progressive wine estates for empowering its previously STOP 2 Grande Provence Platform TRAM 11:14 AM 12:14 PM 1:14 PM 2:14 PM 3:14 PM 4:14 PM ---- continuing triumph of Plaisir de Merle. award winning wines and sophisticated tasting centre. disadvantaged communities in a shared ownership model. STOP 3 Franschhoek Village BUS ---- 12:30 PM 1:30 PM 2:30 PM 3:30 PM 4:30 PM ---- Social History Museum, Cape Music Boules, Jungle Gym, Cheese Platter STOP 4 Maison BUS ---- 12:39 PM 1:39 PM 2:39 PM 3:39 PM 4:39 PM ---- Fudge Pairing Museum, Deli, Picnics STOP 5 Eikehof BUS ---- 12:44 PM 1:44 PM 2:44 PM 3:44 PM 4:44 PM ---- Vrede en Lust (021) 874 1611 STOP 6 Leopard's Leap BUS ---- 12:50 PM 1:50 PM 2:50 PM 3:50 PM 4:50 PM ---- Nestled within a natural amphitheater shaped by the vertical STOP 7 Chamonix BUS ---- 1:03 PM 2:03 PM 3:03 PM 4:03 PM 5:03 PM ---- cliffs of the spectacular Simonsberg Mountain, lies the Vrede STOP 8 Dieu Donne BUS ---- 1:07 PM 2:07 PM 3:07 PM 4:07 PM 5:07 PM ---- en Lust wine estate. STOP 9 Franschhoek Cellar BUS ---- 1:16 PM 2:16 PM 3:16 PM 4:16 PM 5:16 PM ---- Garden Walk, Daily Cellar Tours, Lindt Maximum Stops by Departure Time STOPS:5 STOPS:4 STOPS:3 Chocolate Pairing (pre-booked)