Lighthouse and Winery Tour East - Private Tour - Target Tours Atlantic Lighthouse and Winery Tour East - Private Tour - Target Tours Atlantic
 

Lighthouse, Winery & Brewery Tour – Private Tour

Full of hidden gems

Tour Description

Let’s head “down east” as the locals call it.  The eastern part of the Island is home to many historic lighthouses, including Point Prim Lighthouse, the Island’s only round and brick lighthouse, and Wood Island’s Lighthouse located near one of the Island’s operational ferry terminals.  During this tour your Professionally Certified Driver-Guide will bring the scenery alive with history, facts, and stories about the areas you pass by.  The eastern part of the Island is also home to award-winning Rossignol Estates Winery and a local Montague brewery.

Don’t forget, this tour can be customized to your liking.  Just let us know when you book the tour and we would be happy to work with you to create the perfect itinerary!

Our small group private tours are ideal for groups of 1 - 5 people. If your group is larger consider our large group version of this private tour HERE.

Tour duration: 5 Hours

Detailed Itinerary

After a short tour of the historic city center of Charlottetown, the tour makes its way “down east” where you will be able to explore several Island lighthouses. Along the way view a variety of different landscapes including coastal cliffs, beaches, forests, rolling farmland, pastoral rivers and the ever-present sea.

Our first stop will be at the Point Prim Lighthouse overlooking the beautiful Northumberland Strait. Built in 1846, one of the few brick lighthouses. The tour continues to Wood Islands Lighthouse – this 54 ft tower has a spectacular 360-degree view of the coast, a working fishing port, and a ferry terminal. You’ll also have a chance to explore the 124-year-old interpretive center for P.E.I. Lighthouses.

We will follow this with a visit to Rossignol Estates Winery, the Island’s only eastern winery, vineyard and art gallery with a panoramic view of the Strait. This is the perfect setting to sample fine local vintages while enjoying the view. Then it’s on to a brewery in Montague. Finally, your tour will be capped off with a relaxing drive through the town of Montague before our return to Charlottetown.

Tour Includes

Cost

Cost:            $350 + tax*: $402.50 CAD total for group (1 to 6 passengers) 

Deposit of only $35 required to secure booking.

Full payment required 14 days prior to the tour. 

*Our provincial and federal tax is a combined Harmonized Sales Tax that is 15%. Learn more about this tax HERE.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a lunch stop during this tour?

There is no scheduled lunch stop during your tour; however, we do provide a muffin as a snack during the tour. There are some stops during the tour where a light snack can be purchased. If you would like to arrange for a sit down lunch we suggest adding an additional hour. You can do so at booking by choosing to add it during the online booking process or contacting us to book.  Our office staff can provide suggestions and sample menus in advance of your tour as well as reservations to arrange this.

Are there costs for admissions at certain locations?

The Point Prim Lighthouse and Wood Islands Lighthouse both an additional charges to climb the lighthouses. It is an optional visit but if you would like to include it you can choose to purchase the per person admission on the day of the tour. Small tastings are offered at the winery and brewery by donation and guests are welcome to purchase additional products at their leisure.

Tour tips

While our private touring vans seat 6, it can become very snug should all participants be adults. Please consider this prior to making your booking to ensure the most comfortable and enjoyable tour possible. For adults, we often suggest no more than 5 passengers, with 4 being the ideal group size. While our vans do have the capacity for 6 people, should all those people be adults we strongly encourage upgrading to our large group version of this private tour which can seat up to 12 passengers comfortably.

Are you visiting on a cruise ship but don’t want to travel alone? We suggest Cruise Critic as a great opportunity to find fellow cruise passengers who may wish to join you for a private tour and split the cost. Learn more HERE.

Terms and Conditions

  • We require 7 days cancellation notice prior to your tour departing. You will be refunded the full amount less a 10% administration cost if canceled prior to 7 days before departure. Cancellation less than 7 days, including “no shows” will not be refundable.
  • Exceptions are provided for cruise ship passengers when their cruise ship cancels its visit to the Port of Charlottetown. In this circumstance, they will receive a full refund.

Pickup Locations

You can meet this tour in:
  • The Port of Charlottetown (Cruise Ship Passengers)
  • The Great George Hotel
  • The Hotel on Pownal
  • Other

 

Please note that we are able to arrange pick up outside the Greater Charlottetown area; however, there could be an additional charge and an adjustment to the itinerary may be necessary. To find out more contact us HERE.

Meet Our Guides...



Frank McCloskey – Professionally Certified Driver-Guide

"Having travelled myself on organized tours, I know the impact that an engaged, knowledgeable guide can have with the success of a tour. I am excited to show our visitors that, around every bend in an Island road, is a beautiful experience, just waiting for them."

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