A once-in-a-lifetime luxury astronomical journey through Galicia, combining culture, wine, coastline, and an unforgettable eclipse experience.

This curated Total Solar eclipse Tour begins with two nights on the Atlantic coast, staying in Baiona and Vigo. Explore historic Baiona and enjoy a guided tour of Vigo, discovering its maritime heritage, vibrant old town, and stunning estuary views. Visit the elegant Pazo Pegullal for a guided experience and wine tasting, and take to the water on a boat tour through the Ría, including a visit to a traditional mussel batea with tasting onboard. The journey also includes a guided tour of Tui, rich in history and riverside charm.

On day three, travel inland towards the wild beauty of the Serra do Suído. Stay in Fornelos de Montes on the magical Night of San Lorenzo, a unique opportunity to take part in a traditional local fiesta rarely experienced by visitors. The following day, embark on an exclusive 4×4 route through the hills, ending in a remote natural setting where you will witness the solar eclipse, far from light pollution, in total immersion with nature.

The experience concludes in Galicia’s renowned wine region, with a visit to Ribadavia and its Wine Museum, a final wine tasting, and an overnight stay in a carefully selected boutique hotel—the perfect closing to an extraordinary journey blending tradition, landscape, and the cosmos.

Prices are per person in double bedroom occupancy.

For more information about the total solar eclipse tour, please read below or download the PDF.

Total Solar Eclipse Tour

Experience the total solar eclipse on August 12 in Galicia, the western most tip of Europe, where the continent meets the ocean. Galicia will be the first location to witness the eclipse. It will begin at 19:31, reach its maximum at 20:28, and end at 21:22, just minutes before sunset.

It’s not just about the eclipse

It’s about surrendering to a journey where time slows, landscapes unfold, and every detail is designed for depth, comfort, and discovery.

Enjoy 5 nights of true wellness and luxury

• Carefully selected accommodation – Stay in a historic castle fortress overlooking the old town of Baiona, thoughtfully restored as a welcoming four-star hotel, and in a charming Villa Boutique, offering comfort, character, and carefully chosen settings that enhance the overall experience
• Discover Galician history and heritage – Visit the Pazo Pegullal, an emblematic Galician manor house showcasing traditional aristocratic architecture, surrounded by vineyards and camellia gardens, including a guided visit with wine tasting.
• Local gastronomy from the sea – Enjoy an onboard experience dedicated to traditional mussel cultivation, learning about this cornerstone of Galician cuisine while tasting one of the region’s most iconic products in its natural environment.
• Explore historic towns and villages – Take part in guided visits through historic coastal and riverside towns, uncovering local traditions, stories, and everyday life shaped by the sea and the land.

This journey blends nature, culture, gastronomy, wine, and astronomy, creating a well-balanced experience where the eclipse is a highlight—but not the only reason to go.

PROGRAM OUTLINE OF THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE TOUR

Day 1:
• Arrival to Galicia, Spain
• Private guided tour of the town Baiona: History, culture, and gastronomy

Day 2:
• Visit to the Manor House «Pazo Pegullal»: traditional Galician architecture, vineyards, winetasting camelia flowers, and historic Galician architecture

• Afternoon visit to the historic town of Tui: Cathedral, St. James Way – Camino de Santiago, cobbled streets along the Minho River

Day 3:
• Boat trip in the calm waters of the Ría de Vigo to learn about and taste one of Galicia’s gastronomic highlights: mussels
• Guided tour of Vigo: legends, traditions, narrow cobbled streets, and Celtic fortress with panoramic views of the city and the bay

• Afternoon: Change of scenery and drive to the hills, Galicia´s rural treasure

• Evening: Verbena de San Lorenzo (traditional town celebration)
• Dance with locals to traditional Galician music in a hidden village, taste
authentic regional delicacies, and enjoy the magical atmosphere under the summer night sky, far from tourist crowds, where every moment tells a story.

• Overnight stay in luxury Village Boutique Hotel in rural Galicia

Day 4:
• Morning: discover the history and hidden legends of the area
• Afternoon: 4×4 «Ruta do Suido», ECLIPSE viewing, luxury local
gastronomy picnic dinner under the stars in the hills
• Evening: stargazing and the Perseids (San Lorenzo’s Tears)

• Overnight stay in luxury Village Boutique Hotel in rural Galicia

Day 5:
• 4×4 excursion to the O Ribeiro mountain wine region

• Local wine tasting

• Visit to the Wine Museum
• Guided tour of Ribadavia, a medieval and Jewish heritage town

• Overnight stay in luxury Village Boutique Hotel in rural Galicia

Day 6:

• End of programme

Additional days can be booked upon request.