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BACCHUS WINE & TRAVEL SOCIETY<\/h3>\n

On August 12<\/strong>, 2026<\/strong>, there will be a total solar eclipse, as the Moon moves between the Earth and the Sun, completely obscuring the Sun. The eclipse will pass over the Arctic Ocean, Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, AND northern Spain.<\/p>\n

To witness and enjoy this extraordinary celestial event, Expanding Horizons offers you an inclusive 12-night holiday tour and river cruise, consisting of:<\/p>\n

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  • 5-nights in Spain, visiting Madrid, Valladolid and Salamanca<\/li>\n
  • Private rooftop event for optimum eclipse viewing at Bodegas Dominio de Cair, a lovely Spanish winery with a rich history<\/li>\n
  • 7-night Douro River cruise from the Spanish border to Porto, aboard the luxury river ship AmaVida<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This unique program will be led by two gentlemen with very different expertise:<\/p>\n

    SPAIN & ECLIPSE TOUR
    Northwest Spain – August 10-15, 2026
    Professor Matt Redman
    Head of Physics Department
    University of Galway, Ireland<\/div>\n
    DOURO RIVER CRUISE
    Northern Portugal – August 15-22, 2026
    Vega de Terron to Porto
    Escorted by Kieron Keady – Vice President, Expanding Horizons<\/div>\n

    Professor Matt Redman and Kieron Keady invite you to join them for this “Bucket List” trip to Spain and Portugal. Spend two nights in the Spanish capital of Madrid, two nights in Valladolid, near the heart of Spain’s Upper Duero wine region. Witness the eclipse from the rooftop at Bodegas Dominio de Cair near Burgos, and which is an ideal viewing position very close to centerline of the Sun and the eclipse.<\/p>\n

    Leaving Spain, expert sommelier Clare Tudor, “the Aussie Somm”, will join us on the 7-night Douro River cruise.\u00a0 Aboard the ship AmaVida, learn about the wonderful table wines of the Douro Valley and Portugal, as well as the superb port wines made this region famous for the past three centuries.\u00a0 We’ll have two tasting lectures and a special wine-paired dinner.\u00a0 This is going to be fun!<\/span><\/p>\n

    This is an exclusive holiday dedicated to science, great food, and fine wine, with plentiful sunshine at no extra cost.<\/p>\n

    Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical wine experience. Book via this website. Feel free to share this with any friends who might enjoy this unique vacation experience.<\/p>\n

    Saludos amigos!<\/p>\n

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    Matt Redman and Raina Howe<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t

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