Get to know Martinique on a half-day tour of popular sites and a visit to a rum distillery for a tasting. Board an air-conditioned transportation for a picturesque drive to Sacré-Coeur de la Balata. Built in 1925 as a miniature version of the Sacred Heart Basilica of Montmartre in Paris, it is beautifully surrounded by a tropical forest. Pass by dramatic Mount Pelée, if it's not under clouds, you may see the volcano responsible for a sudden eruption and the resulting devastation in the nearby city of Saint-Pierre in 1902. Then, visit Depaz Distillery where you'll get a tour of the facility and an opportunity to taste its rhum (French for "rum") agricole. Next, explore Saint-Pierre, the historic village that perished in the massive 1902 eruption of Mount Pelée, and visit the Museum of Volcanology to learn more about the epic natural disaster. Complete the day with a ride through several charming villages en route to port.