Holiday ideas to Douro River

Spend two nights in the majestic Pestana Palacio Do Freixo – an 18th century palace on the Douro River, just upstream from the historical old town of Porto and two nights in your choice of luxurious Douro valley hotel.

Let private, tailor-made tours, stays in three of the country’s finest hotels, First Class rail travel and private drivers show you the best of Portugal. Alongside Porto and Lisbon’s heritage, you’ll also take in the Douro Valley’s wines, Sintra’s regal-rural beauty and Madeira’s endless sun.

From Porto’s charm both historic and daringly contemporary, dip into the Douro Valley’s world-class vineyards aboard The Presidential – Portugal’s most luxurious train. It’s all paired with Michelin-standard dining throughout.

From expert-led wine tastings to idyllic medieval towns, this all-inclusive cruise knits together the Douro Valley’s highlights, combining them with Porto’s charm and Madrid’s vibrancy.

Complete with the services of a private driver, this independent tour takes in the best of Portugal's culture and cuisine, bringing you from north to south between historic towns and cities, sprawling vineyards and picturesque coastlines.

On a range of curated excursions, this guided tour will take you behind the scenes of Portugal’s most impressive sights, while placing equal importance on its off-the-beaten-track charms.