BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS

Our tour begins with a drive along Spring Garden Highway, up University Hill, and then out into the countryside, past the famous stone-carved British Lion.

We will arrive at Orchid World, where there are over 30,000 orchids on display in five orchid houses, all set within landscaped grounds with waterfalls, fountains and a man-made stream. We can stroll through these houses and inspect the many varieties of this exotic plant on show.

Our next call is at the Sunbury Plantation House, which is set in the heart of the tranquil St Philip countryside. Sunbury is a superb example of a Barbadian sugar estate great house. Built over 300 years ago, this historically listed building is magnificently furnished and showcases one of the country’s finest collections of antiques, china and silver, as well as a most interesting display of old prints. The cellars house the largest collection of horse-drawn carriages in the Caribbean.

We will be offered tea, sandwiches and cakes, before returning via the Emancipation Statue and Bridgetown to the port.

TOUR NOTES: There is walking involved while touring the orchid houses and grounds (where there are steep paths), as well as at the Sunbury Plantation House (where there are steps – although a ramp gives access to the ground floor); rough ground may be encountered. This tour is not suitable for passengers with wheelchairs. There is an approximate 300 metre (1,000 feet) walk through the terminal building to reach the tour vehicles. The content of the refreshments sampled is subject to change. Driver-guides may be used for this tour. Please note that it is illegal to wear camouflage in Barbados.