Spain is a land of diversity, excellent cuisine, vibrant culture, amazing prehistory, and great weather. TravelQuest International has combined all these features into a very special 10-day tour, September 25 - October 4, 2005, to coincide with the October 3rd annular eclipse of the Sun. Led by Spanish historian and wine and food expert César Higueras, and by Sky & Telescope magazine associate editor Paul Deans, we will explore several of Spain's finest prehistoric cave-art sites; visit wonderfully preserved medieval villages like Toledo, Santillana del Mar, and Avila;       visit famous museums; and experience the October 3rd annular eclipse from Madrid, all the while sampling northern and central Spain's finest regional food and wines. A highlight of the trip will be the 4-minute-long annular solar eclipse. According to eclipse meteorologist Jay Anderson, "In early October, Madrid typically receives 64% of the maximum possible hours of sunshine. On eclipse day the chance of clear skies or scattered cloud is 63% with only a 10% chance of overcast. Madrid is sunnier than most other locations along the Iberian eclipse track, making it a very promising location from which to see the spectacle." This program will be limited to no more than 26 travelers, so make your reservation early.

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