A two-day private tour from Lisbon to Porto and the Douro Valley, with an experienced guide-interpreter and a vehicle that's just for your group, air-conditioned throughout.
It's a long way from Lisbon — about 3h30 each way on the highway — so we split the drive over two days: Porto and the river on day one, the vineyards of the Douro on day two. Pickup is anywhere in the greater Lisbon area, at no extra charge.
Prefer more time in the Douro? We also run this as a 3-Day Lisbon to Porto & Douro Valley tour. And if you only need the drive itself, our private transfers cover the route on their own — Lisbon to Porto and Porto back to Lisbon.
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Two days: Porto on day one, the Douro Valley on day two
- Olive oil tasting and port wine tastings included, in Porto and Pinhao
- About 3 hours and 30 minutes of driving each way
- Pickup anywhere in the greater Lisbon area, at no extra charge
Duca has been running this Lisbon-Porto-Douro route since 2003, and our driver-guides know where to stop along the way and which wineries to visit.
Itinerary
Day 1 — Lisbon to Porto
The drive north
We leave Lisbon in the morning and head up the highway to Porto, with a stop along the way to stretch your legs. Plan on around 3h30 on the road.
Porto and a Port wine tasting
In Porto, we'll walk through the historic center along the Douro riverfront, then cross to Vila Nova de Gaia for a Port wine tasting in one of the traditional cellars. You'll spend the night in Porto — the hotel isn't included, but we're happy to suggest places to stay.
Day 2 — Into the Douro Valley
Along the river to Pinhão
We drive east along the Douro, one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world, with terraced vineyards climbing the hillsides on both banks.
Tastings in Pinhão
In Pinhão, right on the river, we stop for a Port wine tasting, a regional table wine tasting, and an olive oil tasting — three products this region is known for.
Back to Lisbon
From Pinhão it's the same long drive in reverse, about 3h30 on the highway, arriving back in Lisbon in the evening.
What's included?
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board
- Olive oil tasting
- Port wine tasting in Porto
- Port wine tasting and regional table wine tasting in Pinhão
Exclusions
- Hotel (the overnight stay in Porto)
- Meals
Please note
An infant seat can be provided on request — just tell us the age when you book, since infants can't travel on laps. This tour isn't recommended for pregnant travelers, given the distance and the roads in the Douro Valley, and the vehicle isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible. It's a long day of driving on both ends — about 3h30 each way on the highway. You don't need to print your reservation, just bring it on your phone. Share your hotel name and address with us when you book; if you're staying just outside central Lisbon but still in the greater Lisbon area, let us know after booking and there's no extra charge for pickup. This tour isn't set up for pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the tour start?
Pickup is anywhere in the greater Lisbon area, at no extra charge — just share your hotel name and address with us when you book.
How long is the drive?
About 3h30 each way on the highway — once on day one heading to Porto, and again on day two on the way back from the Douro Valley to Lisbon.
Is the hotel in Porto included?
No, the overnight stay in Porto isn't included in the price. We're happy to suggest places to stay if you'd like.
What tastings are included?
An olive oil tasting, a Port wine tasting in Porto, and in Pinhão a Port wine tasting plus a regional table wine tasting.
Are meals included?
No, meals aren't included. The price covers transport, the tastings listed above, and insurance.
Can we bring an infant?
Yes, on request — just tell us the age when you book, since infants can't travel on laps.
Is the vehicle wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No, it isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
Who will be our guide?
One of our experienced guide-interpreters. Sometimes it's Rui, Duca's certified guide-interpreter, but who leads each tour depends on availability.
