A private day trip from Lisbon to the Douro Valley, with an experienced driver-guide and a vehicle that's just for your group, air-conditioned throughout. We drive the N222, one of the most scenic roads in the country, with a wine tasting in Pinhão and a boat trip on the river along the way. It's a full day — about 13 hours door to door.
The Douro is the world's oldest demarcated wine region, and the valley looks it: vineyards cut into the hillsides in narrow stone terraces, running down to the river on both banks. We take it slowly, with stops for photos along the way.
Your Day in the Douro Valley
Morning — Lisbon to the Douro Valley
Pickup in Lisbon
We collect you from your hotel early in the morning and head north.
The N222
The drive follows the N222 between Peso da Régua and Pinhão, with the road running close to the river and the vineyard terraces rising on both sides.
A viewpoint over the valley
We stop where the road gives a clear view over a bend in the river, for photos.
Afternoon — Wine, River & Return to Lisbon
Wine tasting at a quinta in Pinhão
A stop at a wine estate in Pinhão for a tasting, looking out over the terraces.
Boat trip on the Douro
A boat trip on the river, seeing the valley from the water.
Back to Lisbon
We start the drive back to Lisbon in the afternoon, arriving 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
- Wine tasting at a quinta in Pinhão
- Boat trip on the Douro river
Exclusions
- Lunch and drinks
- Personal expenses
Please note
- Pickup is from your hotel in Lisbon, at no extra charge — just share your hotel name and address with us when you book.
- It's a long day out — about 13 hours door to door, most of it on the road or on your feet at the wine estate and viewpoints, so it's rated moderate rather than easy.
- The vehicle isn't wheelchair-accessible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the day last?
About 13 hours, door to door — we collect you early in the morning and have you back in Lisbon in the evening.
Where do you pick us up?
Your hotel in Lisbon, at no extra charge — just share the name and address when you book.
Is a guide included, or just a driver?
You'll have a dedicated driver-guide with you the whole day, who also takes care of the wine tasting and boat trip along the way.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, a dedicated driver-guide, bottled water, WiFi on board, insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board, the wine tasting at Pinhão and the boat trip on the Douro. Lunch isn't included.
Why isn't lunch included?
So you can choose where and what to eat in the Douro — we're happy to suggest a restaurant near Pinhão if you'd like.
Is this tour physically demanding?
It's rated moderate. There's a short walk at the wine estate and some uneven ground at the viewpoints, but nothing technical. Most of the day is spent seated, in the car or during the boat trip and tasting.
Is the vehicle wheelchair-accessible?
No, it isn't wheelchair-accessible.
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Full day from Lisbon to the Douro Valley and back, about 13 hours door to door
- Drive along the N222, with the road running beside the river and the vineyard terraces
- Wine tasting included at a quinta in Pinhão
- Boat trip included on the Douro river
- Private tour, just for your group, with a dedicated driver-guide
Duca has been arranging private tours in Portugal since 2003. Our driver-guides know the Douro roads and the quintas above Pinhão well.
