Samplers Tour of Grenada West Indies
St George's, Grenada
Trip Type: Half-day Tours
Duration: Flexible
Sample Grenada's highlights in a 4.5-hour tour which starts at 8:30am, visiting historic Fort Frederick which played an important part in 17th century European battles as well as the American led 1983 intervention. Driving into the lush interior you see first hand how nutmeg is used to produce mouthwatering jams jellies and liqueurs all made at the award winning De LaGrenade visitors centre. Venturing into St George's you head for the bustling historic Market where a variety of flavours and colours and smells of fresh produce, colourful fruit and vegetables and spices are on display. There's time to purchase an original painting or one of a kind warable bathik wrap from the surrounding shops before you visit Clarkes Court Welcome Centre where guests have to option of sampling some of the 19 rums on display before purchasing some to take home as gifts.
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Sample Grenada's highlights in a 4.5-hour tour which starts at 8:30am, visiting historic Fort Frederick which played an important part in 17th century European battles as well as the American led 1983 intervention. Driving into the lush interior you see first hand how nutmeg is used to produce mouthwatering jams jellies and liqueurs all made at the award winning De LaGrenade visitors centre. Venturing into St George's you head for the bustling historic Market where a variety of flavours and colours and smells of fresh produce, colourful fruit and vegetables and spices are on display. There's time to purchase an original painting or one of a kind warable bathik wrap from the surrounding shops before you visit Clarkes Court Welcome Centre where guests have to option of sampling some of the 19 rums on display before purchasing some to take home as gifts.
Your tour begins when you are picked up at your hotel in the Grand Anse area or from the cruise port.
First stop is Fort Frederick that has 360 degree views of Grenada's southern peninsulas which makes this 30-minute stop a great photo opportunity as well as being a truly historic monument. The 15-minute drive to St Pauls is picturesque and passes through residential areas on your way to DeLaGrenade Industries. You will spend 30 minutes here and will have an opportunity to sample several award winning jams and jellies, as well as their famous nutmeg liqueur and nutmeg syrup. You will also get to sample a favorite energy drink made from algae, which the islanders believe to have romantic properties. See firsthand how the spice trees grow in the adjoining garden.
Moving in this tour on you will taken into historic St George's (20-minute drive), with its naturally beautiful volcanic harbour, your guide will point out the Bianca C monument and take you into the bustling colorful market to experience firsthand market day in Grenada. You will spend approximately 45 minutes here. A cool Carib, the local beer, can be enjoyed in the shade of the historic buildings of the market or for art lovers, you may want to visit one of nearby art galleries or the museum. The Cruise Port mall has souvenirs as well as jewelry. Finally you go to the last stop of your tour, leaving St George's you head (20 minutes) to Clarkes Court Rum Distillery - which makes 19 different products, all of which can be sampled at their visitors centre (30 minutes).
First stop is Fort Frederick that has 360 degree views of Grenada's southern peninsulas which makes this 30-minute stop a great photo opportunity as well as being a truly historic monument. The 15-minute drive to St Pauls is picturesque and passes through residential areas on your way to DeLaGrenade Industries. You will spend 30 minutes here and will have an opportunity to sample several award winning jams and jellies, as well as their famous nutmeg liqueur and nutmeg syrup. You will also get to sample a favorite energy drink made from algae, which the islanders believe to have romantic properties. See firsthand how the spice trees grow in the adjoining garden.
Moving in this tour on you will taken into historic St George's (20-minute drive), with its naturally beautiful volcanic harbour, your guide will point out the Bianca C monument and take you into the bustling colorful market to experience firsthand market day in Grenada. You will spend approximately 45 minutes here. A cool Carib, the local beer, can be enjoyed in the shade of the historic buildings of the market or for art lovers, you may want to visit one of nearby art galleries or the museum. The Cruise Port mall has souvenirs as well as jewelry. Finally you go to the last stop of your tour, leaving St George's you head (20 minutes) to Clarkes Court Rum Distillery - which makes 19 different products, all of which can be sampled at their visitors centre (30 minutes).
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