A 16-day cultural, culinary, and scenic journey through
Portugal and Northern Spain, designed around the Total Solar Eclipse on August
12, 2026.
Historic trams, Alfama alleys, vibrant viewpoint terraces,
and UNESCO treasures of Belém.
Port wine cellars, Douro River scenery, tiled churches, and
atmospheric riverside dining.
Guggenheim Museum, Basque cuisine, sleek riverside paths,
and culture-forward neighborhoods.
Gothic architecture, ancient Camino heritage, and the
perfect eclipse-viewing location.
World-class art museums, royal palaces, lively plazas, and
culinary experiences.
July 30 — Overnight flight to Lisbon
July 31 — Lisbon: Arrive; explore Alfama & Baixa.
Aug 1 — Lisbon: Belém: Jerónimos Monastery, Belém Tower,
riverfront.
Aug 2 — Lisbon: Day trip to Sintra (Pena Palace & Quinta
da Regaleira).
Aug 3 — Lisbon: Explore Chiado; optional Fado night.
Aug 4 — Porto: Train Lisbon → Porto; Ribeira & port
lodges.
Aug 5 — Porto: Full-day Douro Valley wine experience.
Aug 6 — Porto: Serralves Museum, markets, leisure time.
Aug 7 — Porto: Coastal visit to Foz do Douro
Aug 8 — Bilbao: Fly Porto → Bilbao; pintxos crawl.
Aug 9 — Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum; riverside walk.
Aug 10 — Burgos: Travel to Burgos; visit Cathedral.
Aug 11 — Burgos: Museum of Human Evolution; old town.
Aug 12 — Burgos: Total Solar Eclipse Day — Viewing event.
Aug 13 — Madrid: Train Burgos → Madrid; tapas evening.
Aug 14 — Madrid: Prado, Retiro, Gran Vía.
Aug 15 — Madrid: Day trip: Toledo or Segovia.
Aug 16 — Return: Fly Madrid → LAX.
• Hotels (14 nights): €1,350
• Flights (LAX ↔ Europe + Porto → Bilbao): €1,150–€1,200
• Trains & Buses: €160–€200
• Meals (~€60/day): €900–€1,000
• Tours & Admissions: €450
• Optional Winery Car Rental: €60
Estimated Total: €4,200–€4,400 per person (approx. $4,900–$5,200 USD)