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From some of the most remarkable castles in England,... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/britains-historic-trails-castles-cathedrals-and-old-towns) #### [DOURO VALLEY TRAVEL GUIDE: WINE, RIVER VIEWS AND HISTORIC VILLAGES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-travel-guide-wine-river-views-and-historic-villages) Portugal [![Douro Valley Travel Guide: Wine, River Views and Historic Villages](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/DOURO%20VALLEY%20TRAVEL%20GUIDE%20WINE,%20RIVER%20VIEWS%20AND%20HISTORIC%20VILLAGES/FEATURED%20-%20Douro%20Valley%20Travel%20Guide%20Wine%2c%20River%20Views%20and%20Historic%20Villages.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-travel-guide-wine-river-views-and-historic-villages) What if one of Portugal’s best wine regions turned out to be just as exciting outside the glass? [The Douro Valley](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-best-things-to-do-in-the-douro-valley) stretches along a winding river framed by steep vineyard terraces, with wine estates tucked into the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/douro-valley-travel-guide-wine-river-views-and-historic-villages) #### [FROM PARIS TO NICE: THE FRENCH ROUTE EVERYONE DREAMS ABOUT](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-paris-to-nice-the-french-route-everyone-dreams-about) France [![From Paris to Nice: The French Route Everyone Dreams About](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/From%20Paris%20to%20Nice/FEATURED%20-%20From%20Paris%20to%20NiceThe%20French%20Route%20Everyone%20Dreams%20About-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-paris-to-nice-the-french-route-everyone-dreams-about) Crossing France southward in eight days reveals how quickly the country can change its rhythm. Paris opens with grand avenues, medieval streets, the Seine, and world-class architecture. Lyon shifts the focus toward food... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/from-paris-to-nice-the-french-route-everyone-dreams-about) #### [MUST-VISIT PLACES IN PORTUGAL FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELER](https://blog.tourtailors.com/must-visit-places-in-portugal-for-every-type-of-traveler) Portugal [![Must- Visit Places In Portugal For Every Type Of Traveler](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Must-visit%20places%20in%20Portugal%20for%20every%20type%20of%20traveler/FEATURED%20-%20Must-visit%20places%20in%20Portugal%20for%20every%20type%20of%20traveler.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/must-visit-places-in-portugal-for-every-type-of-traveler) One country and many ways to experience it: Portugal can be coastal, historic, rural, urban, or even island-bound, [all in the same trip](https://tourtailors.com/tours/grand-tour-of-portugal/). Some travelers are drawn to the highlights and centuries-old landmarks, while... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/must-visit-places-in-portugal-for-every-type-of-traveler) #### [WHY ITALY’S ADRIATIC COAST SHOULD BE ON YOUR TRAVEL RADAR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-italys-adriatic-coast-should-be-on-your-travel-radar) Italy [![Why Italy’s Adriatic Coast Should Be on Your Travel Radar](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/WHY%20ITALY%E2%80%99S%20ADRIATIC%20COAST%20SHOULD%20BE%20ON%20YOUR%20TRAVEL%20RADAR/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-italys-adriatic-coast-should-be-on-your-travel-radar) Italy has no shortage of famous destinations, but its eastern coastline often stays out of the spotlight. That is exactly what makes the Adriatic Coast in Italy so appealing! Historic cities, seaside towns, dramatic... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-italys-adriatic-coast-should-be-on-your-travel-radar) #### [WALKING THROUGH LISBON: THE MOST BEAUTIFUL STREETS, SQUARES AND VIEWPOINTS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/walking-through-lisbon-the-most-beautiful-streets-squares-and-viewpoints) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/WALKING%20THROUGH%20LISBON/FEATURED%20-%20Walking%20Through%20Lisbon%20The%20Most%20Beautiful%20Streets%2c%20Squares%20and%20Viewpoints.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/walking-through-lisbon-the-most-beautiful-streets-squares-and-viewpoints) Few cities are as rewarding to get lost in as Lisbon. The Portuguese capital is a place that reveals itself slowly, one street, one square, one viewpoint at a time. It is a city made for exploring on foot, so if you are... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/walking-through-lisbon-the-most-beautiful-streets-squares-and-viewpoints) #### [HOW SELF-GUIDED TRIPS WORK IN EUROPE: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-self-guided-trips-work-in-europe-a-step-by-step-guide) Portugal Spain Italy France England Ireland Scotland [![How Self-Guided Trips Work in Europe: A Step-by-Step Guide](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/How%20Self-Guided%20Journeys%20Work%20in%20Europe/FEATURED%20-%20How%20Self-Guided%20Journeys%20Work%20in%20Europe_A%20Step-by-Step%20Guide.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-self-guided-trips-work-in-europe-a-step-by-step-guide) Planning a vacation to Europe can feel exciting until the practical questions start arriving all at once. Which cities make sense together? How many nights should you stay in each place? Should you take the train, rent... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/how-self-guided-trips-work-in-europe-a-step-by-step-guide) #### [PORTUGAL’S WILD SIDE BEYOND THE USUAL POSTCARDS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-wild-side-beyond-the-usual-postcards) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/PORTUGAL%E2%80%99S%20WILD%20SIDE%20BEYOND%20THE%20USUAL%20POSTCARDS/FEATURED%20-%20Portugal%E2%80%99s%20Wild%20Side%20Beyond%20the%20Usual%20Postcards.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-wild-side-beyond-the-usual-postcards) Lisbon’s tiled facades and yellow trams, Porto’s riverside cellars, and the Algarve’s golden beaches are at the top of travelers’ minds when they think of Portugal. These places have certainly earned their reputation .... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portugals-wild-side-beyond-the-usual-postcards) #### [10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO IN SCOTLAND](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-scotland) Scotland [![10 Things You Shouldn't Do In Scotland](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20THINGS%20YOU%20SHOULDNT%20DO%20IN%20SCOTLAND/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-scotland) Dramatic castles, legendary landscapes, and a generous glass of whisky – Scotland is all of that and so much more! However, one wrong word can still earn you a raised eyebrow from a local. Planning to [visit Scotland](https://tourtailors.com/tours/scotland-by-train/) is... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-scotland) #### [WHY THE ALENTEJO IS PORTUGAL'S BEST SLOW TRAVEL REGION](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-the-alentejo-is-portugals-best-slow-travel-region) Portugal [![Why the Alentejo Is Portugal's Best Slow Travel Region](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/WHY%20THE%20ALENTEJO%20IS%20PORTUGALS%20BEST%20SLOW%20TRAVEL%20REGION/FEATURED%20-%20Why%20the%20Alentejo%20Is%20Portugals%20Best%20Slow%20Travel%20Region.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-the-alentejo-is-portugals-best-slow-travel-region) Portugal travel can easily become a race between hotel check-ins, restaurant reservations, and the well-intentioned but unrealistic belief that one more stop will definitely fit. [Portugal's Alentejo](https://blog.tourtailors.com/alentejo-uncovered-portugals-secret-land-of-wine-history-and-nature)region offers a... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-the-alentejo-is-portugals-best-slow-travel-region) #### [ITALY FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS: THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR FIRST TRIP](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-for-first-time-visitors-the-highlights-of-your-first-trip) Italy [![Italy For First-Time Visitors: The Highlights of Your First Trip](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Italy%20for%20First-Time%20Visitors.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-for-first-time-visitors-the-highlights-of-your-first-trip) A first trip to Italy raises one gentle dilemma. How do you fit centuries of art, [food](https://blog.tourtailors.com/savor-italy-like-a-local-with-our-food-lovers-guide)and scenery into a couple of weeks without feeling rushed? The best places to[visit in Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-italy/) are scattered across regions that each... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-for-first-time-visitors-the-highlights-of-your-first-trip) #### [A JOURNEY THROUGH PORTUGAL’S MEDIEVAL VILLAGES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-journey-through-portugals-medieval-villages) Portugal [![A journey through Portugal's medieval villages](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20JOURNEY%20THROUGH%20PORTUGAL%E2%80%99S%20MEDIEVAL%20VILLAGES/FEATURED%20-%20A%20JOURNEY%20THROUGH%20PORTUGAL%E2%80%99S%20MEDIEVAL%20VILLAGES.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-journey-through-portugals-medieval-villages) When planning a trip to Portugal, Lisbon is the first city that comes to mind, and rightly so. Its tiled façades, historic neighborhoods and [riverside setting](https://blog.tourtailors.com/cruising-portugal-a-relaxing-journey-through-scenic-landscapes) make it an unmissable destination and one of the best places... 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