South Africa is one of the top 10 wine-producing countries in the world. Come and experience the Franschhoek valley, the most beautiful village along the wine route. Stroll through the beautiful gardens at Babylonstoren, taste some of the finest award-winning Cape wines, see some local art including garden sculptures, fine and contemporary art, and dine at one the many exquisite restaurants of the region.
Pickup included
Spanning eight acres, the Babylonstoren garden is formal in structure. Every one of over 300 varieties of plants in the garden is edible and it is grown as biologically as we can. Fruit and veg are harvested year round for use in our restaurant. The garden is divided into fifteen clusters spanning vegetable areas, berries, bees, indigenous plants, ducks and chickens and includes a prickly pear maze. Gravity feeds water into waterways from stream into the garden as it was done for 300 years.
La Motte’s completely redesigned and refurbished tasting facility, featuring a large fireplace for cozy winter tastings, has been highly commended for the inviting and friendly ambiance. Here, a wide variety of La Motte’s award-winning wines can be sampled and purchased in a stylish and relaxing atmosphere. Seated at hand-made tasting tables, a welcoming tasting counter or on comfortable sofas, visitors have an unimpeded view of the working and maturation cellars through large glass panels. Tastings are enjoyed amidst original works of art by acclaimed South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, after whom La Motte’s Pierneef Collection of premium wines is named.
Lunch at either one of Franschhoek's fine restaurant or a casual cafe depending on your preference.
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Hotel, Airbnb and guest house pickup and drop-off in Cape Town Central, V&A Waterfront, Green Point, Sea Point, Clifton and Camps Bay. We also collect from Cape Town Cruise Terminal.