--- title: Blog - TourTailors | tourtailors (5) description: tourtailors | (5) --- [![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 #### [CLASSIC PORTUGAL IN 10 STOPS: LANDMARKS THAT TELL THE COUNTRY'S STORY](https://blog.tourtailors.com/classic-portugal-in-10-stops-landmarks-that-tell-the-countrys-story) Portugal [![Classic Portugal in 10 Stops: Landmarks That Tell the Country’s Story](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/CLASSIC%20PORTUGAL%20IN%2010%20STOPS/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/classic-portugal-in-10-stops-landmarks-that-tell-the-countrys-story) Portugal may be small on the map, but it has never been particularly modest when it comes to history. Castles, monasteries, wine, palaces, neighborhoods, and ocean cliffs all come together with a surprising flair for... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/classic-portugal-in-10-stops-landmarks-that-tell-the-countrys-story) #### [SAVOR ITALY LIKE A LOCAL WITH OUR FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE](https://blog.tourtailors.com/savor-italy-like-a-local-with-our-food-lovers-guide) Italy [![Savor Italy Like a Local with Our Food Lover’s Guide](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/SAVOR%20ITALY%20LIKE%20A%20LOCAL%20WITH%20OUR%20FOOD%20LOVERS%20GUIDE/FEATURED%20-%20Savor%20Italy%20Like%20a%20Local%20with%20Our%20Food%20Lover%E2%80%99s%20Guide.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/savor-italy-like-a-local-with-our-food-lovers-guide) Beyond Rome’s Colosseum, the Medici’s Renaissance legacy in Florence, Venice’s canals, and Sicily’s pristine beaches lie a rich tapestry of local traditions and delectable delicacies. When planning your trip, it helps... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/savor-italy-like-a-local-with-our-food-lovers-guide) #### [MADRID’S MOST PEACEFUL PLACES (AND WHEN TO GO)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/madrids-most-peaceful-places-and-when-to-go) Spain [![Madrid’s Most Peaceful Places (and When to Go)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/MADRID%E2%80%99S%20MOST%20PEACEFUL%20PLACES%20(AND%20WHEN%20TO%20GO)/Featured-1.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/madrids-most-peaceful-places-and-when-to-go) Madrid is often introduced through its energy. One moment you are crossing a grand plaza, the next you are following the scent of coffee, warm churros, or something sizzling behind a tapas bar door. But there is [another...](https://tourtailors.com/tours/madrid-valencia-barcelona-2/) [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/madrids-most-peaceful-places-and-when-to-go) #### [WHY EVERYONE FALLS FOR MADEIRA ISLAND AT THIS TIME OF YEAR](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/Why%20Everyone%20Falls%20for%20Madeira%20at%20This%20Time%20of%20Year/Featured%20V4%20-%20Why%20everyone%20falls%20for%20madeira%20island%20at%20this%20time%20of%20year.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) There is a particular kind of magic in [Madeira during spring](https://tourtailors.com/tours/best-of-madeira/). The hills turn an impossible green, bougainvillea tumbles over whitewashed walls, and the whole island seems to exhale in color. Every May, that feeling... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/why-everyone-falls-for-madeira-island-at-this-time-of-year) #### [ENJOY THE COTSWOLDS AND THE CHARM OF RURAL ENGLAND](https://blog.tourtailors.com/enjoy-the-cotswolds-and-the-charm-of-rural-england) England [![Enjoy the Cotswolds and The Charm of Rural England](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ENJOY%20THE%20COTSWOLDS%20AND%20THE%20CHARM%20OF%20RURAL%20ENGLAND/Enjoy%20the%20Cotswolds%20and%20the%20Charm%20of%20Rural%20England%20-%20NL.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/enjoy-the-cotswolds-and-the-charm-of-rural-england) Beyond [cosmopolitan London](https://blog.tourtailors.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-london), with its regal grandeur and iconic landmarks, lie lush green surroundings, rolling plains, and memorable destinations. It is a softer side to England, where the pace slows, and the landscapes... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/enjoy-the-cotswolds-and-the-charm-of-rural-england) #### [EXPLORE THE ESSENCE OF FRANCE IN 12 DAYS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-the-essence-of-france-in-12-days) France [![Explore the Essence of France in 12 Days](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/EXPLORE%20THE%20ESSENCE%20OF%20FRANCE%20IN%2012%20DAYS/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-the-essence-of-france-in-12-days) France reveals itself gracefully, one stop at a time, introducing you to a new atmosphere, unique [local traditions, delicious food](https://blog.tourtailors.com/savor-france-tour-of-the-macarons-chablis-and-truffles), and inspiring landscapes. At TourTailors, we have designed a journey that combines... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/explore-the-essence-of-france-in-12-days) #### [A LOCAL'S GUIDE TO PORTO](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) Portugal [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20LOCALS%20GUIDE%20TO%20PORTO/A%20LOCALS%20GUIDE%20TO%20PORTO%20-%20FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) [Porto is a city to sink into and enjoy at the right pace](https://tourtailors.com/tours/discovering-portugal-by-train/). It comes alive in the clink of coffee cups, the shine of tiled façades, the sound of the river, and the easy pleasure of wandering uphill toward another... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-locals-guide-to-porto) #### [EXPERIENCE THE ALGARVE'S SECLUDED BEACHES AND TRADITIONAL FLAVORS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) Portugal [![ EXPERIENCE THE ALGARVE'S SECLUDED BEACHES AND TRADITIONAL FLAVORS](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/EXPERIENCE%20THE%20ALGARVE%20SECLUDED%20BEACHES%20AND%20TRADITIONAL%20FLAVORS/Experience%20the%20Algarve%20Best%20Beaches%20and%20Flavours%20-%20featured%20v2.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) Algarve, Portugal - definitely the place to be in the summertime! With heavenly beaches, excellent weather, and jaw-dropping landscapes, it captures the essence of [a perfect summer escape.](https://blog.tourtailors.com/5-experiences-to-have-in-portugal-this-summer) Portugal is also a safe... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/experience-the-algarves-secluded-beaches-and-traditional-flavors) #### [ITALY BY SEASON: WHEN TO VISIT THE CITIES, LAKES AND COAST](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) Italy [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/ITALY%20BY%20SEASON%20WHEN%20TO%20VISIT%20THE%20CITIES,%20LAKES%20AND%20COAST/Italy%20by%20Season%20-%20Featured%20V2.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) Italy is one of those destinations that feels [endlessly rewarding](https://tourtailors.com/tours/immersive-italy-tour/), no matter the time of year. What changes with the seasons is how the country reveals itself. Rather than defining a “right” time to visit, it’s about... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/italy-by-season-when-to-visit-the-cities-lakes-and-coast) #### [LIVING ON THE EDGE: SPAIN'S MOST DRAMATIC LANDSCAPES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) Spain [![](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/LIVING%20ON%20THE%20EDGE/Living%20on%20the%20Edge%20-%20Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) Picture yourself in Spain, high above the landscape, where the view seems to stretch forever. Maybe it’s the dramatic drop of Ronda’s gorge beneath your feet, or the jagged peaks of Montserrat rising like stone... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/living-on-the-edge-spains-most-dramatic-landscapes) #### [A TASTE OF PORTUGAL: FROM PASTÉIS DE BELÉM TO DOURO VALLEY WINES](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) Portugal [![A Taste of Portugal: From Pastéis de Belém to Douro Valley Wines](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/A%20TASTE%20OF%20PORTUGAL%20FROM%20PAST%C3%89IS%20DE%20BEL%C3%89M%20TO%20DOURO%20VALLEY%20WINES/Featured.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) [Portugal reveals itself best at the table](https://tourtailors.com/tours/lisbon-douro-alentejo-food-wine-tour/). From coastal grills to mountain kitchens, every region shares its story through flavor, tradition, and a strong sense of place. Venturing on a Portugal food tour means more... [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-taste-of-portugal-from-pastéis-de-belém-to-douro-valley-wines) #### [A TALE OF THREE CITIES: DUBLIN, EDINBURGH AND LONDON](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) England Ireland Scotland [![A Tale of Three Cities\_Dublin, Edinburgh and London](https://blog.tourtailors.com/hubfs/TALE%20OF%20THREE%20CITIES/FEATURED.jpg)](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) Three capitals, three distinct personalities, and one unforgettable 10-day trip through the heart of the British Isles, including the scenic London to Edinburgh train ride that connects two of Europe's greatest capitals! [Read More](https://blog.tourtailors.com/a-tale-of-three-cities-dublin-edinburgh-and-london) [1](https://blog.tourtailors.com/tag/tourtailors/page/1) ... 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