Most transfers from Porto to Lisbon 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 Lisbon.
It's a private vehicle and driver-guide for your group only, with luggage handled door to door. Honest timings: about 90 minutes of driving from Porto into the Douro, then around 4 hours from the valley on to Lisbon: the rest of the day, roughly 11 hours in total, is spent in the region itself, not on the road.
Trip Highlights at a Glance
- Private transfer from Porto to Lisbon 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 11 hours door to door, ending at your hotel in Lisbon
Duca has been arranging private tours and transfers in Portugal since 2004. This is one of our favorite ways to connect Porto and Lisbon: the scenic route, with the Douro Valley as a full day out along the way, not just a stop.
Your Day from Porto to Lisbon
Morning: Porto to the Douro Valley
Private pickup in Porto
We collect you anywhere in Porto and drive around 90 minutes into the Douro Valley.
First winery near Pinhao
A tasting of red, rose 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 Lisbon
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 Pinhao, with the terraced hillsides rising on both banks.
Second winery and the drive to Lisbon
A tasting of a 10-year Port plus two more glasses of Port wine, then around 4 hours on to your hotel in Lisbon.
What's included
- Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle from Porto to the Douro Valley and on to Lisbon
- A dedicated driver-guide
- Two winery visits, with tastings of red, rose 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
- WiFi on board
- 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 Porto and end the day in Lisbon, 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 Porto?
One-way: we start in Porto and end the day at your hotel in Lisbon. If you need a return to Porto as well, let us know and we can arrange it separately.
How long does the transfer take?
About 11 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 Porto to the Douro Valley and on to Lisbon, 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, WiFi on board, and insurance required by the Portuguese Tourism Board.
Do we visit one winery or two?
Two, the first for red, rose 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 Pinhao, 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.
