Relax in comfort, have a beverage in good company, as we travel through the busy Bridgetown, Barbados’ capital. Here we investigate the well-preserved old town built in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries. Largest town on the island with its hive of commercial activity. Working our way to the Garrison Savannah where British Regiment Officers who were stationed in Barbados, used what was then a parade ground to match their horses in races and the merchants and planters later joined them. Up next, the beautiful Gothic-inspired church is quite an appealing historic landmark for both locals and tourists. The history of this church includes its connection with Istanbul (Constantinople at the time) This connection was strong since it is the final resting place of Ferdinando Paleologus, who was the last descendant of the second brother of Constantine, the last Christian Emperor of Constantinople. As we traverse the rugged terrain to Bathsheba. This is a place to tread carefully, to look and wonder with respect at the mighty forces of nature. It is breathtakingly beautiful; wide white sand beaches stretch along a dramatic coastline of striking rock formations against which the Atlantic rollers break in cascades of foam. What at first glance look like huge boulders washed up on the beach are, rock formations broken away from ancient coral reef! Now we embark on the pottery village of Chalky Mount, the place known for clay. Here we take in the mystical breathtaking views and have a lesson on pottery making.
Relax onboard a fully air-conditioned minivan on a journey to exploring Barbados at its best. On this tour we will put your five senses to the test as we explore Barbados together and rediscover the true essence of the history, culture & beauty of Barbados. As we traverse the luxurious cost of St. James making our first stop in Holetown. The 1625 first British settlement. Formally known as Jamestown after King James. Working our way to Speightstown/ Little Bristol formally settled around the 1630 and was Barbados’ business Port. Travelling to the north countryside we make our way to Cherry Tree Hill, approximately 850 feet above sea level. We take advantage of the spectacular view overlooking the Scotland District. Across Cattlewash onto the rustic coast to Bathsheba, with its breathtaking beautiful, wide white sand beach. stretching along a dramatic coastline of striking rock formations against which the Atlantic rollers break in cascades of foam. Rock formations broken away from ancient coral reef at first glance look like huge boulders washed up on the beach. Onto beautiful and Gothic-inspired, St. John’s Parish Church, the final resting place of Ferdinando Paleologus, who was the last descendant of the second brother of Constantine, the last Christian Emperor of Constantinople. Taking in the tranquillity of the beautiful country vibes. We journey to the Lion at Gun Hill, carved from a single piece of coral stone in 1868 by Captain Henry Wilkinson. Then we take a trip to the Carlisle Bay Beach to relax and enjoy some time splashing in our crystal-clear waters.
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