Eclipse 2026 Portugal and Spain
Itinerary at a Glance
Portugal
& Spain — 18-Day Solar Eclipse Trip
July 30 Departure Arrive July 31– August 16th 2026:
Lisbon • Porto • Bilbao • Burgos
(Eclipse) • Madrid
Trip Overview
A relaxed, cultural journey through Portugal and
northern Spain, featuring the Total Solar Eclipse on August 12th,
2026 in Burgos. Designed for comfortable travel, boutique hotels, great
food and wine, and minimal transit time. The Northern and coastal regions are
the most comfortable in the summer while the middle of Spain is hot, but that’s
where the eclipse is.
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Note: Overnight Flight is not shown on this
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Days 1–4 – Lisbon (4 nights)
- Explore
Alfama, Baixa, Belém & Chiado
- Fado
music, riverfront walks
- Sintra day trip
(Pena Palace & Regaleira)
Transport: Taxi/Uber + local trams/metro
Hotel: Memmo Alfama or Solar do Castelo
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Days 5–8 – Porto (4 nights)
- Ribeira
waterfront, Dom Luís Bridge
- Douro
Valley winery day trip
- Port wine lodges in Gaia
- Coastal visit to Foz do Douro (tram ride +
lighthouse views)
Transport: Train Lisbon→Porto (~2h45)
Hotel: Torel Avantgarde or Infante Sagres
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Days 9–10 – Bilbao (2 nights)\
- Guggenheim
Museum
- Pintxos
in Casco Viejo
- Optional coastal visit (Getxo / Gaztelugatxe)
Transport: Flight Porto→Bilbao (~1h15)
Hotel: Tayko Bilbao or NYX Bilbao
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Days 11–13 – Burgos (3 nights –
Eclipse Base)
- Burgos
Cathedral, Human Evolution Museum
- Ribera
del Duero wine options
- SOLAR
ECLIPSE — 12 August 2026
Transport: Train/bus Bilbao→Burgos (~1h40)
Hotel: Already reserved
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Days 14–16 – Madrid (3 nights)
- Prado
Museum, Retiro Park, Royal Palace
- Tapas
in La Latina & San Miguel Market
- Day
trip: Toledo or Segovia
Transport: Train Burgos→Madrid (~1h33)
Hotel: Only YOU Boutique or Catalonia Las Cortes
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Day 18 – Departure
Madrid → LAX
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Estimated Per-Person Cost (4 travelers)
- Hotels
(17 nights): €1,350
- Flights
(LAX–Europe + Porto→Bilbao): €1,170
- Trains
& buses: €160
- Meals
& daily spending: €1,080
- Tours
& entrance fees: €450
- Winery/rental
car day: €60
→ Total Estimate: ~€4,270 (~$4,900–$5,000)
Trip Themes
History • Architecture • Food & Wine • Coastal
Landscapes • Art & Culture • Local Small Towns • Eclipse Travel
Key Travel Advantages
- Minimal
long-distance rail segments
- Efficient
flight into Bilbao for Spain portion
- Eclipse-based
lodging already secured
- Excellent
August weather in northern Spain
- Balanced
pace with free days for flexibility