2026 Solar Eclipse in Spain – Special Interest Tours

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Special Interest Tours

Aug 9 - 14, 2026

Group size: 15 - 25

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About this trip

Special Interest Tours is going to Spain!

Join us in Spain to chase the 2026 Solar Eclipse.

We will be viewing from what is predicted to be the clearest part of the country.

Enjoy the magic of the Spanish countryside while marveling at the wonders of the sky.

Activities and schedule to be released summer 2024.

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What’s included

Hotels
Meals

Daily Breakfast and either lunch or dinner on full tour days.
Ground Transportation

Private coach bus full tour days
Private Eclipse Location

In Valladolid, Spain
Bob Berman Lecture
Sky Party w/ Bob Berman
Daily Activities

To be announced summer 2024
Gratuities

Special Interest Tours will provide gratuities for the driver(s) and any group meals. However, gratuities for breakfasts or housekeeping will be at the guest's sole discretion.

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What's Not Included

Airfare

Guests are responsible for arranging travel to and from the tour.
Additional Meals

Any meals not mentioned in the "Included" section will be the guest's responsibility.
Additional Alcohol

Guests will be responsible to pay for any alcoholic beverages ordered at meals.
Travel Insurance

Guests will have the option of purchasing a travel protection plan and will be provided with a quote.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - April 4th Arrive in Houston

Travel to Houston Tx and arrive at the George Bush International Airport. Your guide will greet you at the airport and transfer you to our hotel in downtown Houston. This evening we will gather for a welcome dinner at the hotel, followed by an solar eclipse lecture by Bob Berman.

Day 2 - April 5 Explore the Johnson Space Center

Depart early for a VIP tour at the Johnson Space Center, to get an insider’s look before they open for the day.

After the tour we will have breakfast with an astronaut. during which guests will have the opportunity to get a glimpse into the space program from an astronaut’s perspective, while enjoying a delicious breakfast catered by Wolfgang Puck. After the presentation guests can join in a Q&A session with the veteran space explorer.

Following breakfast guests will have hours to explore JSC at their leisure.

In the mid-afternoon we will depart for San Antonio, where we will settle in for a 2-night stay.

Day 3 - April 6 Explore San Antonio

Our hotel is located in the heart of the action, right on the scenic River Walk and around the corner from the Alamo.

As a group we will experience it all, with a group tour at the Alamo and a leisurely boat ride through the River Walk.

The evening will be yours to dine at your leisure in this lively Texan city.

Day 4 - April 7th Wine Tour and Star Party

Enjoy a late morning in San Antonio. Upon checkout we will begin our drive into the Texan countryside to Florence, where we will settle into the Ruby Hotel for a 2-night stay.

We will then head to the Vineyard at Florence for dinner followed by a star party with Bob.

Day 5 - April 8th Eclipse Day at the Vineyard

We will depart the Ruby hotel early to spend the day at the Vineyard at Florence.

At our location at the vineyard, the partial eclipse will start at 12:18 CDT (local time), and totality will begin at 1:35:54. The sun will be 67 degrees high, ( it misses the zenith by only 23 degrees), and the sun’s azimuth will be 183 degrees (almost due south). The duration of totality will be 4 Minutes exactly! (Or, to be ultra-precise, 1/5th of a second less than that!)

All meals are included on the property today so guests can relax and enjoy the day with leisure and ease. In the afternoon after the eclipse, we will have a wine tasting on site.

Day 6 - April 9th Lake Austin Boat Excursion

After leisurely morning at the vineyard, we will depart for Lake Austin.

On the way we’ll stop in historic Georgetown for guests to shop, snack and stretch their legs in this quaint city.

Next we will head into the heart of Austin, for some free time to shop and snack in the popular South Congress neighborhood.

We’ll wrap up the trip with a sunset dinner boat excursion around Lake Austin, before returning guests to our airport hotel for flights home.

Day 7 - April 10th Off to the next Adventure

Breakfast and airport shuttles will be provided by the hotel, so you can depart at your leisure. Please let us know if you have interest in extending your stay in Austin, and we can help you book a downtown Austin hotel.