Most transfers from Lisbon to Porto take the motorway. This one crosses the Douro Valley instead — a UNESCO World Heritage wine region — and turns the drive into a full day there.

What's different about it:

- Two wineries in Pinhão, with tastings of table wine, Port and local olive oil

- A Portuguese brunch among the vineyards — regional cheeses, smoked sausages, fresh bread

- A 1-hour boat trip on the Douro from Pinhão, through the terraced vineyards

Honest timings: about 4 hours of driving from Lisbon to the Douro, then 90 minutes from the valley to Porto — the rest of the day is yours in the region

Private vehicle and driver-guide for your group only, luggage handled door to door