Beautiful Barbados & Colonial Plantation

Duration: 3 ½ hours

Cost: US $32.00

This captivating tour proceeds along the west coast passing Holetown, where the British first landed in 1625. Further along, the tour passes through Speightstown, which is characteristically West Indian with its 19th century architecture, now housing quaint shops and restaurants.

The drive turns inland and proceeds to Farley Hill National Park. The imposing ruins of a once magnificent plantation house are surrounded by gardens, lawns, an avenue of towering royal palms, gigantic mahogany, whitewood and casuarinas trees. Partially rebuilt for the film “Island in the Sun” the structure was later destroyed by fire.

The tour continues to the east coast and through Bathsheba, stopping at St. John’s church for the panoramic view and the chance to see the tomb of Ferdinand Paleologus, a descendant of the last Greek Christian Emperor.

The final stop is at the exquisite Sunbury Plantation House. Nestled in a wooded area and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, a welcome drink is served. Inside the house are many unique antiques which give you a glimpse into Barbados' fascinating history. The return journey will pass by the Garrison Savannah as well as the beautiful and charming capital city of Bridgetown.