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PORTUGAL & SPAIN — SOLAR ECLIPSE 2026 ITINERARY

July 31– August 16, 2026

Lisbon (July 31–Aug 3, 4 nights): Alfama, Belém, Sintra, trams, viewpoints, Fado.
Porto (Aug 4–7, 4 nights): Douro Valley wine trip, port lodges, Ribeira.
Bilbao (Aug 8–9, 2 nights): Guggenheim, pintxos, riverfront, Basque culture.
Burgos (Aug 10–12, 3 nights – FIXED): Cathedral, Human Evolution Museum, wine region.
✨ Solar Eclipse — Aug 12, 2026: Totality visible near Burgos (~1m40s).
Madrid (Aug 13–15, 3 nights): Prado, Retiro, Royal Palace, tapas, Toledo/Segovia.

Travel Flow:
LAX → Lisbon → Porto → Flight to Bilbao → Bus/Train to Burgos → Train to Madrid → LAX

Estimated Cost Per Person: ~€4,200–€4,400 ≈ $4,900–$5,300
(Boutique hotels + flights + meals + tours + transport)

Trip Themes:
History • Architecture • Food & Wine • Nature • Art & Culture • Small Towns • Eclipse Travel