With a name that translates to River of Gold, the Douro more than lives up to its shimmering moniker. Bathed in sun, it’s nestled between rolling green hills and panoramas that stretch long into the horizon.

Timeless and tranquil, the dramatic cliffs, hillsides and vineyards house plenty of rustic delights for travellers to experience. From Régua’s old town lined with waterside restaurants to the historical riches of Porto, a UNESCO World Heritage site boasting elegant bridges, baroque churches and, of course, port wine cellars stocked with the region’s most famous, and irresistible, export.