When the months start ending in "ber" the winos of the world start twitching - the harvest is approaching. Arblaster & Clark is running a variety of pilgrimages to the homes of champagne, sherry and port over the coming months.

The latter's harvest is covered by a three-day "Port Harvest Party" in Oporto, with tastings, a meal at the lodge of Graham's, a spectacular train journey up to the beautiful Douro vineyards and a chance to crush grapes by feet at the Dutch-owned Niepoort and Quinta do Passadouro.

· Winetours.co.uk, 01730 263111. £349pp, including flights and accommodation.