Most transfers from Lisbon to Porto stick to the motorway. This one takes you through the Douro Valley instead (a UNESCO World Heritage wine region), and turns the drive into a full day there, with two wineries, a Portuguese country brunch and a boat trip on the river, before continuing on to your hotel in Porto.
It's a private vehicle and driver-guide for your group only, with luggage handled door to door. Honest timings: about 4 hours of driving from Lisbon to the Douro, then around 90 minutes from the valley on to Porto: the rest of the day, roughly 12 hours in total, is spent in the region itself, not on the road.
Your Day from Lisbon to Porto
Morning: Lisbon to the Douro Valley
Private pickup in Lisbon
We collect you from your Lisbon hotel and drive around 4 hours into the Douro Valley, with stops along the way if you'd like photos.
First winery near Pinhão
A tasting of red, rosé and white wine at a quinta looking out over the terraced vineyards.
Olive oil tasting
A short tasting of local olive oil alongside the wine.
Afternoon: Brunch, a boat trip and on to Porto
Portuguese country brunch
Regional cheeses, smoked sausages and fresh bread, laid out among the vines.
Boat trip on the Douro
About an hour on the river from Pinhão, with the terraced hillsides rising on both banks.
Second winery and the drive to Porto
A tasting of a 10-year Port plus two more glasses of Port wine, then around 90 minutes on to your hotel in Porto.
What's included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from Lisbon to the Douro Valley and on to Porto
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Two winery visits, with tastings of red, rosé and white wine, a 10-year Port and two more glasses of Port wine
- Olive oil tasting
- A Portuguese country brunch (regional cheeses, smoked sausages, fresh bread)
- A 1-hour boat trip on the Douro
- Bottled water
- Insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks other than the brunch and tastings listed above
Please note
- This is a one-way transfer: we start in Lisbon and end the day in Porto, dropping you at your hotel there.
- The vehicle isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
- Pets can't travel on this transfer: the vehicle isn't set up for them.
- Traveling with an infant? A proper seat can be provided: just tell us the ages when you book, since infants can't travel on laps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a one-way transfer, or do we return to Lisbon?
One-way: we start in Lisbon and end the day at your hotel in Porto. If you need a return to Lisbon as well, let us know and we can arrange it separately.
How long does the transfer take?
About 12 hours door to door, including the wine tastings, brunch and boat trip: not just driving time.
What's included in the price?
Private transportation from Lisbon to the Douro Valley and on to Porto, a dedicated driver-guide, two winery visits with wine and Port tastings, an olive oil tasting, a Portuguese country brunch, a 1-hour boat trip, bottled water, and insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board.
Do we visit one winery or two?
Two, the first for red, rosé and white wine, and a second later in the day for Port, with the brunch and boat trip in between.
Is there a boat trip included?
Yes, about an hour on the Douro from Pinhão, included in the price.
Can you bring an infant seat?
Yes, on request: just tell us the ages when you book. Infants can't travel on laps, so we'll have a proper seat ready.
Is the vehicle wheelchair- or stroller-accessible?
No, it isn't wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
Can we bring a pet?
Not on this transfer: the vehicle isn't set up for pets.
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Private transfer from Lisbon to Porto through the Douro Valley, not the motorway
- Two winery visits, with wine and Port tastings
- Portuguese country brunch among the vineyards
- A 1-hour boat trip on the Douro
- About 12 hours door to door, ending at your hotel in Porto
Duca has been arranging private tours and transfers in Portugal since 2004. This is one of our favorite ways to connect Lisbon and Porto: the scenic route, with the Douro Valley as a full day out along the way, not just a stop.
