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Discover History in the U.S. Virgin Islands

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5D/4N

About

Travel back in time with this historic tour of the United States Virgin Islands for five days and experience the history of the islands.  

Your tour starts in St. Croix, where you will find plantations and colonial ruins that will give you a feel for the place’s history.   

Visit the Christiansted National Historic Site, which is a fine representation ...

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in St. Croix & Christiansted National Historic Site

  • New York to St. Croix
  • Dinner
  • Airport – Hotel
  • Stay Included

  • Fly from New York to Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix. 
  • Enjoy your private transfer to your hotel, “The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort”, in Christiansted for check-in. 
  • After settling in, take a guided tour of the Christiansted National Historic Site, where you’ll explore colonial-era buildings, including Fort Christiansvaern, the Old Customs House, and the Steeple Building, which dates back to the 18th century. 
  • Return to your hotel for a welcome dinner in Christiansted. 

Day 2

Estate Mount Washington & Whim Plantation Museum

  • Breakfast

  • After breakfast, visit Estate Mount Washington, an old sugar plantation set in the lush hills of St. Croix. Walk through the ruins of old sugar mills and learn about the plantation’s historical significance. 
  • In the afternoon, visit the Whim Plantation Museum, a restored 18th-century sugar estate where you’ll learn about the island’s industrial history and the lives of enslaved laborers. 
  • Return to your hotel in Christiansted for an evening of leisure. 

Day 3

Fort Christian & 99 Steps (St. Thomas)

  • St. Croix to St. Thomas
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel to Airport
  • Airport to Hotel
  • Stay Included

  • After breakfast, enjoy your seamless transfer to the airport for catching a flight to St. Thomas.  
  • Upon arrival, relish your transfer to the hotel, “Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham”, for check in. 
  • Begin your historical tour with a visit to Fort Christian, the oldest standing structure in the Virgin Islands, built by Danish settlers in the late 1600s. 
  • In the afternoon, explore the famous 99 Steps, a staircase constructed by the Danes in the 18th century to connect Charlotte Amalie’s hilly streets. 
  • End the day with a walk through the Emancipation Garden, which commemorates the abolition of slavery in the Virgin Islands. 
  • Enjoy a sunset dinner  (at your own) at a local restaurant in Charlotte Amalie. 

Day 4

Visit Annaberg Sugar Plantation & Catherineberg Ruins (St. John)

  • Breakfast

  • After breakfast, take a short ferry ride to St. John, famous for the Virgin Island national park. 
  • Visit the Annaberg Sugar Plantation, one of the best-preserved historical sites on the island, where you’ll learn about the island’s role in the transatlantic slave trade and how sugar production shaped its economy. 
  • In the afternoon, explore the Catherineberg Ruins, an old sugar mill site offering stunning views of the island. 
  • Return to St. Thomas for dinner and an evening at leisure. 

Day 5

Free Time & Departure from St. Thomas

  • St. Thomas to New York
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel to Airport

  • After breakfast, enjoy free time to explore Charlotte Amalie’s historic district or visit the local markets. 
  • Get a private transfer to Cyril E. King Airport for your return flight to New York. 

  • Transfer
  • Dinner as per Itinerary
  • Stay Included
  • Flight
  • Visit the Christiansted National Historic Site and explore colonial-era buildings, including Fort Christiansvaern and the Steeple Building.
  • Tour the Whim Plantation Museum, a restored sugar estate, and learn about St. Croix’s industrial history.
  • Explore Estate Mount Washington and walk through the ruins of old sugar mills.
  • Visit the iconic Fort Christian and climb the 99 Steps in Charlotte Amalie.
  • Discover the ruins of the Annaberg Sugar Plantation and Catherineberg Ruins on St. John.

Hotels

Day 1-2

Christiansted

The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort

Day 3-4

St Thomas

Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham

  • Roundtrip airfare from and to New York 
  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers 
  • Flight: St. Croix to St. Thomas 
  • Accommodation at “The Buccaneer Beach & Golf Resort”: 02 Nights 
  • Accommodation at “Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham”: 02 Nights 
  • Guided tours of Christiansted National Historic Site, Fort Christian, and Annaberg Sugar Plantation 
  • Ferry tickets to St. John 
  • Entry fees to all listed historical sites 
  • Breakfast: 04 
  • Dinner: 01 
  • Travel insurance 
  • Transfer to the meeting point 

Hotel included in package:

Starting from:

$2099 $2519

per adult on twin sharing

Destination covered

Christiansted, St Thomas

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Virgin Islands Package for 4 nights and 5 days : Frequently asked questions

Yes, this tour is designed for history enthusiasts who want to explore the rich colonial and industrial history of the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The best time to visit is between November and April, when the weather is perfect for exploring outdoor historical sites.

Yes, the package can be customized to include additional historical sites or personalized activities. Contact us for more details.

Yes, all entry fees to historical sites and monuments listed in the itinerary are included.

We recommend packing lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera to capture your tour highlights.