--- title: Blog - TourTailors | holidays description: holidays | --- [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/tourtailors.svg)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) [![Self-guided by Local Experts](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TourTailors_Logo_Cores.png)](https://www.tourtailors.com/) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [WHAT YOU WILL GET](https://tourtailors.com/what-you-will-get/) - [HOW IT WORKS](https://tourtailors.com/how-it-works/) - [TOUR IDEAS](https://tourtailors.com/tours/) - [TRAVEL GUIDE](https://tourtailors.com/travel-guide/) - [ABOUT US](https://tourtailors.com/our-purpose/) - [BLOG](https://blog.tourtailors.com) - [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us/) [CONTACT US](https://tourtailors.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Blog #### [GET TO KNOW BOLO-REI, THE PORTUGUESE CHRISTMAS CAKE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bolo%20Rei%20Nova.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) Picture a feast of colors, flavors and the joyous chatter of family sitting around the table. The air is filled with citrus scents, and the warmth of the fireplace casts a glimmering light into the room; right at the... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/get-to-know-bolo-rei-the-portuguese-christmas-cake) #### [WHICH SPANISH CITY SUITS YOUR TRAVEL STYLE BEST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-spanish-city-suits-your-travel-style-best) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20Which%20Spanish%20city%20suits%20your%20travel%20style%20best.jpg?width=689&quality=high)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-spanish-city-suits-your-travel-style-best) Ever landed in a city and thought, "Wow, if I were a place, this would be me"? It is like finding your perfect match, where everything from the street vibes to the snack bites feels like it has been curated just for... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/which-spanish-city-suits-your-travel-style-best) #### [10 BEST THINGS TO DO IN PALERMO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-palermo) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/10%20BEST%20THINGS%20TO%20DO%20IN%20PALERMO/Featured%20-%2010%20Best%20things%20to%20do%20in%20Palermo-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-palermo) Today’s journey will take you to Palermo, the vibrant [capital of Sicily](https://tourtailors.com/tours/sicily-coastal-wonders/), with a unique blend of gastronomic richness, architectural beauty and historical diversity. From its notable street markets to its grandiose... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-best-things-to-do-in-palermo) #### [PORTUGUESE VILLAGES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR LIST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/FEATURED%20-%20portuguese%20villages%20that%20should%20be%20on%20your%20list.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) Amidst the timeless landscapes in central Portugal are some of its best-kept secrets. A collection of [enchanted historic villages](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-historic-villages/) seems to have escaped from the pages of a fairy tale book, where time sits still. While... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/portuguese-villages-that-should-be-on-your-list) #### [THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN CASTLES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-beautiful-italian-castles) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20The%20most%20beautiful%20Italian%20Castles.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-beautiful-italian-castles) History is as inalienable from Italian culture as it is pasta and the country’s delicious gastronomy. A part of Italy’s past [after the Roman Empire](https://blog.tourtailors.com/time-traveling-to-italys-medieval-past-a-journey-through-its-towns) centres around stoic and inspirational fortified constructions which... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-beautiful-italian-castles) #### [V IS FOR VALENTINE'S AND FOR VERONA](https://blog.tourtailors.com/v-is-for-valentines-and-for-verona) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/V%20IS%20FOR%20VALENTINES%20AND%20FOR%20VERONA/Featured%20-%20V%20is%20for%20Valentines%20and%20Verona.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/v-is-for-valentines-and-for-verona) Nestled in the heart of Northern Italy, [Verona](https://tourtailors.com/tours/romance-in-veneto/), steeped in history and artistic appeal, invites you to explore its fascinating streets and immerse yourself in the timeless symphony of love that echoes through its rich... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/v-is-for-valentines-and-for-verona) #### [SINTRA, THE MOST ROMANTIC VILLAGE IN PORTUGAL](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-romantic-village-in-portugal) Portugal [![Sintra](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/featured-Dec-26-2023-04-13-01-1070-PM.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-romantic-village-in-portugal) Nestled [within the hills of Portugal](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portugal-top-to-bottom/), Sintra is a symphony of romance and mystery, making it the perfect destination for your next Valentines Day! Often hailed as the most romantic village in Portugal, Sintra hypnotizes... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/the-most-romantic-village-in-portugal) #### [10 THINGS YOU SHOULDN'T DO IN ITALY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-italy) Italy [![Siena](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured-Dec-19-2023-03-05-01-4756-PM.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-italy) [In Italy](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-italy/), amidst the allure of la dolce vita, there are certain things that should never be done if you want to fully embrace the Italian way of life. Just like a delicate dance with an unpredictable partner, navigating... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-things-you-shouldnt-do-in-italy) #### [WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT ERICEIRA NEXT TIME YOU ARE IN LISBON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-you-should-visit-ericeira-next-time-you-are-in-lisbon) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20test%20-%20Why%20you%20should%20visit%20Ericeira%20next%20time%20you%20are%20in%20Lisbon.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-you-should-visit-ericeira-next-time-you-are-in-lisbon) Ericeira, located on the western coast of Portugal, is a fishing village turned [surfers' paradise](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-fun-facts-about-portugal-that-you-probably-didnt-know). This quaint town, with its cobblestone streets and whitewashed buildings, has become a magnet for surfers from around... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-you-should-visit-ericeira-next-time-you-are-in-lisbon) #### [DISCOVER THE MOST BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBOURHOODS IN SOUTHERN EUROPE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-most-beautiful-neighbourhoods-in-southern-europe) Portugal Spain Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/DISCOVER%20THE%20MOST%20BEAUTIFUL%20NEIGHBOURHOODS%20IN%20SOUTHERN%20EUROPE/Featured%20-%20Discover%20the%20most%20beautiful%20neighbourhoods%20in%20Southern%20Europe-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-most-beautiful-neighbourhoods-in-southern-europe) [Portugal, Spain and Italy](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-portugal-spain-and-italy-are-the-perfect-destinations-to-visit) weave tales of history, culture and contemporary allure, but some of its neighbourhoods encapsulate many of the lives and experiences of its cities. Exploring these gems is to unveil a... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/discover-the-most-beautiful-neighbourhoods-in-southern-europe) #### [EMBARK ON PORTUGAL'S ART ROUTE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/embark-on-portugals-art-route) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Featured%20-%20Embark%20on%20Portugals%20Art%20Route.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/embark-on-portugals-art-route) Welcome to the enchanting Portuguese Art Route, where the landscapes come alive with the echoes of poetry, strokes of brushes, and pages of timeless literature. This journey takes you through a [Portuguese cultural...](https://tourtailors.com/tours/portuguese-cultural-heritage/) [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/embark-on-portugals-art-route) #### [10 AMAZING CITIES THAT SHOULD BE ON YOUR 2024 BUCKET LIST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-amazing-cities-that-should-be-on-your-2024-bucket-list) Portugal Spain Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/2%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/10-amazing-cities-that-should-be-on-your-2024-bucket-list) A new year is here! Crafting travel plans brings the exciting prospect of [exploring new destinations](https://tourtailors.com/tours/highlights-of-portugal-spain-and-italy/), experiencing different cultures, and creating lasting memories for 2024. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or... 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