WINES AND GASTRONOMY
WINES AND GASTRONOMY
WINES AND GASTRONOMY
WINES AND GASTRONOMY

Franschhoek

South African Winelands

The Franschhoek Wine Valley has clinched the 'Happy Times' Award for Most Memorable Wine Route, in the annual Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival-for the past three years in a row.
Nestled between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape Winelands of South Africa, lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. It the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisines.

TIC’S View Point:

Mont Rochelle is the place to be for breakfast, while Haute Cabriere boasts panoramic views of the valley for a late afternoon wine tasting. However, nothing comes close to the views over the valley as you travel over the Franschhoek Pass. A sight to behold!

Douro Valley

Move over Tuscany

Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the valley is flanked by steep terraced hillsides dotted with vineyards. This is a wine country at its most scenic- a place you will want to linger. As one of the oldest wine producing regions in the world, the Douro Valley is ideal for wine connoisseurs looking to discover an unsung destination.

Santorini

A gourmet experience

Enjoy an adventure of flavors winding through traditional villages and dramatic landscapes with hillsides covered in vines. On the cooking and tasting trail, the experienced local guide will accompany you to the wine Museum for a little background on the local wine making techniques and to learn about the unique viticulture and indigenous varietals of Santorini. Then you will ascend the hill to view the village of Pyrgos and some magnificent vineyards, whilst making your way to the cooking class where you will indulge in the culinary pleasures of Aegean cuisine while learning to cook a few regional delights with a local chef.

TIC Advantage

The gourmet experience is to be enjoyed with a gratis handpicked wine specially selected to compliment your creation.

Canterbury Wine

A Masterclass in Cool Climate Wine Making

All over the world appreciation is growing for cool climate wines - and Canterbury is rapidly gaining an international reputation for excellent cool climate wines. Best known for exquisitely spicy and rich Pinot Noirs and Rieslings, the region has a great reputation for other aromatic varieties such as Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer as well as its own distinctive take on Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

TIC Recommends:

Stopover at the Marble Point Winery - on the way to Hanmer Springs. Enjoy delicious food and wine tastings with breathtaking views over the Waiau River valley and out to the majestic Southern Alps. The Tasting Room is their onsite restaurant, serving up a full gourmet menu from 10am – 3pm daily.

I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train

“Oscar Wilde”