Flavors of Castile - The Total Solar Eclipse Experience
Priority to The Wiess School of Natural Sciences alumni.
Watch the mesmerizing phases of the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse from an unobstructed vantage point in the breathtaking Spanish countryside. This experience will be brought to life through educational experiences shared in the company of fellow guests and experts. While the Total Solar Eclipse is sure to be the highlight for many, while on tour you will have immersive opportunities to marvel at Spain's lesser-known but equally historically significant landmarks including castles and palaces, a stunning Roman aqueduct and magnificent cathedrals — each showcasing the country's rich engineering and artistic heritage. You'll enjoy a relaxed journey through the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Aranjuez, Alcala de Henares and Cuenca. Additionally, you will witness the renowned windmills immortalizes by Cervantes' novel Don Quixote. Throughout your time on tour, you will savor regional specialties offering an authentic taste of Spain's diverse culinary traditions. Your home away from home for the duration for the program will be a remarkable property situated in the former monastery of Nuestra Senora del Paraiso. The serene setting will provide an ideal space for relaxation featuring a pool that occupies the former monastery stables and a stunning glass-enclosed cloister
Please contact Orbridge at 866-639-0079 or guestservices@orbridge.com to reserve today!
The Rice Alumni Traveling Owls program serves as a catalyst for lifelong learning and strengthens bonds between Rice University alumni and friends. With a commitment to education, engagement, exploration and excellence, the Traveling Owls program is designed to create exciting intellectual itineraries unlike any other travel opportunities, while sustaining enthusiasm for knowledge and building relationships among fellow Owls.