Itinerary

Day 1

Visit the wine estates of Cabriere, Dieu Donne, Grande Provence and Mont Rochelle on a Hop On - Hop Off basis.
Cabriere Estate:
Home of Pierre Jourdan and the Haute Cabriere wines, the beautiful Cabriere Estate, situated on the banks of the Franschhoek River, was granted to the French Huguenot refugee farmer Pierre Jourdan on 22 December 1694. Today these amazing wines can be tasted high up against the Franschhoek Pass with breathtaking views of the Franschhoek Valley. An award wining restaurant is also located on the premises for lunch and dinners.
Dieu Donne:
Situated high up on the steep southwest facing slopes of the Franschhoek mountains, Dieu Donne literally means "God Given" and our spectacular views endorse this translation.
Enjoy a picnic lunch (must be pre booked) or a cheese platter (from our deli) on the grass banks overlooking the valley.
The restaurant should be completed by mid 2007.
Grande Provence Estate:
Home of the Angels Tears wines, Grande Provence wears her 300 year history with dignity. True French traditions awaits you when you enter the gates to this lovely estate.
Sample some award winning wines in the ultra modern tasting room, browse around the art gallery, stroll through the Jonkershuis or simply enjoy the tranquility that Grande Provence offers you.
Mont Rochelle Estate:
Mont Rochelle is situated against the Klein Dassenberg Mountains and overlooks the Franschhoek Valley.
The gorgeous Cape Dutch Manor House, surrounded by stunning gardens and horse filled paddocks, as well as the tasting room staff, offers a homely feeling with personalised service and true South African hospitality.
Fine wines, cellar tours, wine tasting, horse riding, picnics, private dinners in the cellar as well as accommodation all form part of present and future plans at Mont Rochelle.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

Transport from guest house & from one winery to the next

Exclusions -

Lunch

Extras -

FRANSCHHOEK VINEYARD HOPPER TOUR

By far the best way to experience the beautiful surroundings, architecture, gourmet and wines of the Franschhoek Valley is to explore with the Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper where you are free to hop on anytime and hop off anywhere along the route.

The Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper is ideal for guests with a real interest in wine, but with limited time and for those that do not want to be rushed with their tasting experience as is the case with most scheduled tours.

The four Franschhoek Wine Estates that will be visited are as follow.

Cabriere Wine Estate

Home to Pierre Jourdan and Haute Cabriere wines, the beautiful Cabriere Estate, situated on the banks of the Franschhoek River, was granted to the French Huguenot refugee farmer, Pierre Jourdan, on 22 December 1694. Today these amazing wines can be tasted high up against the Franschhoek Pass with breathtaking views of the Huguenot Valley. The award winning Haute Cabriere Restaurant is also located on the premises for lunch and dinners.

Dieu Donne Vineyards

Situated high on the steep, southwest facing slopes of the Franschhoek Mountain, Dieu Donne literally means 'God Given' and their spectacular views endorse this translation. Enjoy a cheese platter (pre-booked) on the grass banks overlooking the valley or enjoy a light lunch at their restaurant.

Come fall in love with the Huguenot traditions while tasting their beautiful wines.

Grande Provence Estate

Home to the Angels Tears wines, Grande Provence wears her 300 year history with dignity. True French traditions await you when entering the gates to this lovely estate. Sample some award winning wines in the ultra modern tasting room, browse around the art gallery, stroll through the Jonkershuis or simply enjoy the tranquility that Grande Provence offers you. Elegant dining offers you the opportunity to sample one of Franschhoek's finest menus.

Mont Rochelle Wine Estate

Mont Rochelle is situated against the Klein Dassenberg Mountains and overlooks the Franschhoek Valley. The gorgeous Cape Dutch Manor House, surrounded by stunning gardens and horse paddocks, as well as the tasting room staff, offers a homely feeling with personalized service and true South African hospitality. Fine wines, cellar tours, wine tasting, horse riding, picnic, private dinners in the cellar and accommodation all form part of present and future plans at Mont Rochelle.

This tour only operates from Franschhoek hotels and guest houses.
Guests will be collected from their accommodation time permitting.

Scheduled collection times to start hopper 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30

The Franschhoek Vineyard Hopper is operated by La Rochelle Tours.