with Capital Public Radio host Rick Eytcheson September 20 ... · After breakfast, we’ll walk to the Prado Museum for an in-depth look at the masterpieces of Goya, Velazquez and

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with Capital Public Radio host Rick Eytcheson

September 20 – October 1, 2020

Join Captial Public Radio host Rick Eytcheson and fellow Capital Public Radio enthusiasts for a life-enriching adventure to Iberia. Discover the history, art, food and wine of Spain and Portugal on this in-depth journey to Iberia. Savor the wine and food of this ancient land. Explore Madrid, Spain’s exciting capital city, stroll through the Prado museum which is bursting with works by Velazquez, Goya and El Greco. Enjoy a lively flamenco performance and sip fine Spanish wine while dining on tapas in the Plaza Mayor.

After exploring Madrid and the towering hill town of Toledo, we are off to explore two of Spain’s most picturesque towns, Segovia and Salamanca. Here we will enjoy mouthwatering local culinary specialties and regional wines. In addition, we’ll learn about the centuries of fascinating history that helped shape modern day Spain.

Then we are off to Portugal to explore the stunningly beautiful and renowned Douro wine region. Our journey continues on to Porto where we will wind our way down the many small streets and sample some of the best Ports the country has to offer. Our journey concludes in Portugal’s vibrant capital city, Lisbon! Don’t miss out, space is limited! JO UR NEY HI GHLI GHTS Private tours of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums in Madrid Explore the UNESCO World Heritage sites in Toledo, Salamanca, Segovia, Coimbra, Sintra, Porto and the Douro Wine Valley Enjoy a tapas and wine dinner in Salamanca Sip mouth-watering wines in the Douro Valley Sample fine Ports in Porto An evening of traditional Fado music in Portugal A flamenco concert in Madrid Visit bustling markets, colorful seaside towns and uncover the history and culture of Iberia with a small group of public radio travelers


JOURNEY AT A GLANCE 3 Nights Madrid with an excursion to towering Toledo 2 Nights Salamanca via Roman Segovia 3 Nights Porto via the Douro Valley Wine Region 3 Nights Lisbon

IT’S INCLUDED Travel with Capital Public Radio host Rick Eytcheson, President and General Manager Guided by an expert Spanish program director Eleven nights in charming hotels and lodges (all four star hotels) All breakfasts plus eleven additional meals featuring regional specialties (wine included) Scenic cruise on the Douro River, Portugal All admissions as mentioned in the itinerary Private tours of museums, castles, cathedrals and other sights with local expert guides Transportation by private air-conditioned coach Gratuities for your driver and guide Numerous tastings (wines, port, local culinary specialties)

NOT INCLUDED: International airline tickets, airline luggage fees, any meals not mentioned, room/mini-bar service, gratuities for hotel staff, travel insurance, items of a personal nature and anything not listed in the “It’s Included” section above.

TRIP FACTS 12 Days /11 Nights (Land, excluding air travel) $4,995 Double Occupancy Land $1,195 Single Supplement (waived if willing to share a room and a roommate is found) Journey begins in Madrid on September 20, at 7pm Journey ends in Lisbon on the morning of October 1

ADD–ON OPTIONAL GROUP AIR: $849 per person with AA from SFO Optional group flight departs the USA on September 20, 2020 and returns October 1, 2020 Group air tickets include all taxes, fees and airport transfers while in Europe.

RESERVATIONS AND DEPOSITS: A $500 per person deposit is due at time of sign up. An additional $200 deposit is requested if opting for the group flight. Deposits are refundable for 60 days from the processing date or 90 days prior to departure, whichever comes first. Deposits made 90 days prior to a trip departing are not refundable. A $75 per person processing fee applies to all cancellations. Final payment is 60 days before departure.

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Las Meninas, Velazquez, Prado Museum

YOUR CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO ADVENTURE BEGINS! DAY 0: Saturday, September 19, Depart the USA for Madrid, Spain! Optional group flight departs the USA today. Independent travelers must also depart the USA no later than today in order to arrive in Madrid on September 20, 2020 DAY 1: Sunday, September 20, Arrive in Spain’s Capital City, Madrid! Welcome to España! Guests arriving on the optional group flight will be met at the airport and transferred to the centrally located hotel. Plan to meet your Capital Public Radio host and Earthbound Expeditions guide this evening (approximately 6PM) for a welcome glass of cava and our first group dinner together. Sleep in Madrid (D) DAY 2: Monday, September 21, The Prado Museum and Reina Sofia: From Velazquez to Picasso! After breakfast, we’ll walk to the Prado Museum for an in-depth look at the masterpieces of Goya, Velazquez and El Greco. For those who love modern art we’ve also planned a visit to the impressive Reina Sofia Museum, housing masterpieces by Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dali and Miro. We’ll have lunch together, then set you free for the afternoon. In your free time, you may wish to visit the Royal Palace or stroll through the colorful bistro-lined streets of the Santa Ana neighborhood. This is a free evening to enjoy dinner in one of Madrid’s many excellent restaurants. Sleep in Madrid (B, L)


Spend a full day exploring Toledo! DAY 3: Tuesday, September 22, An Outing to Towering Medieval Toledo Perched high above a winding river, Toledo looms from a distance. Toledo’s historic roots run deep. Once a Roman town, it was occupied by the Christian Visigoths in the 6th century. Later, in the 8th century, Muslim armies swept across Spain, and Toledo became a thriving commercial center where Jews, Christians and Muslims peacefully co-existed. Finally, after several hundred years Catholic forces returned again, turning this city into their Christian capital. Together, we’ll take an in-depth look at Toledo’s historic cathedral, El Greco’s premier masterpiece The Count of Orgaz, and visit one of Spain's oldest and stunning synagogues, Santa Maria Blanca. The late afternoon is yours to stroll Toledo’s many cobblestone streets or visit the Alcazar. Return to Madrid for an independent dinner. Sleep in Madrid (B, L) DAY 4: Wednesday, September 23, Depart Madrid for Salamanca via Segovia

This morning we depart for Salamanca. Along the way we’ll stop at a stark and haunting royal residence, El Escorial. This palace was once home to Europe’s most powerful monarch, Philip II. After a private tour, we’ll make a short drive to the emotionally moving “Valley of the Fallen” monument created by Spain’s dictator of thirty years, General Francisco Franco. Once victorious, General Franco forced thousands to toil in this valley in order to build Spain’s largest memorial, dedicated to the soldiers killed in Spain’s bloody civil war.

Just one hour farther north is the celebrated town of Segovia. Well known for its castle, cathedral and Roman aqueduct, Segovia is well worth exploring. For lunch, you will feast on one of the region’s most celebrated dishes: roast suckling pig (vegetarian options available) before heading two hours north to Salamanca. Your guide will suggest options for your independent dinner in Salamanca. Sleep in charming Salamanca (B, L)


Spend two full days exploring Porto, a World Heritage City! DAY 5: Thursday, September 24, Salamanca, the heart of Castille This morning, with the help of a local expert, we’ll visit some of Salamanca’s most interesting sights. This elegant World Heritage town is the home of an ancient Roman bridge, towering Gothic cathedrals and a thriving university. Salamanca also boasts Spain’s most beautiful central plaza. After a morning in-depth stroll, the day is yours for an independent lunch, perhaps a siesta, and time to seek out your own Spanish treasure. This evening, let’s gather to sample some local Spanish wines and enjoy a typical Spanish custom of tapas for dinner. Sleep in Salamanca (B, D) DAY 6: Friday, September 25, It’s Harvest time in the Douro Valley Wine Region, Portugal This morning we say “adios” to Spain and “bom dia” to Portugal. Our destination, the Douro Valley, is a majestic wilderness, a Unesco World Heritage site since 2001, one of the oldest demarcated wine regions in the world and a surprisingly tranquil place, apart from three bustling weeks of harvest each autumn. We will spend the day exploring this scenic region, enjoying multiple wine tastings with the producers, a panoramic river cruise at Pinhão, the heart of the Port wine production region and a wine pairing lunch. Our day concludes in the town of Porto where you’ll have time to relax and stroll the colorful streets and enjoy an independent dinner. Sleep in Porto (B, L)


An evening of Fado music is included! DAY 7: Saturday, September 26, The Heart of Porto The Baixa district is the recommended location to begin a tour of Porto, as it contains many of the city’s iconic tourist attractions such as the magnificent Praça da Liberdade, the bustling shopping streets of Rua de Santa Catarina and the lively area surrounding the university. Enjoy a pleasant walking tour this morning with a local expert, followed by a group lunch, then a free afternoon for personal exploration. One lovely free time suggestion is the short boat cruise along the Douro River: ideal for a view of the city from the river, floating beneath the six bridges of Porto. Meet up again this evening for an included dinner. Sleep in Porto (B, L) DAY 8: Sunday, September 27, The City of Vila Nova de Gaia Occupying the south bank of the Douro River and the traditional home of Port wine is Vila Nova de Gaia. The scenic riverside road Cais de Gaia is a charming drive with its cafe terraces and expansive views across the river, which is lined with vast cellars, filled with the local Port. All of the major Port producers (Graham's, Sandeman, Taylor, Warre and Ferreira) are within walking distance of each other, so you’ll be treated to a tasting (or two, or three) and lunch in one of the charming local restaurants. We will return to Porto in the late afternoon where you’ll have dinner on your own. Sleep in Porto (B, L)


Discover Lisbon! DAY 9: Monday, September 28, South to Lisbon via Coimbra (A World Heritage City) After breakfast it’s a short drive to the college town of Coimbra. Many think of this as “Portugal’s Oxford University,” for inside the city center you’ll find one of Europe’s oldest universities. The town is typically packed with joyful students, spilling out of the cafes lining the streets. We’ll enjoy a tour of the fascinating historic center and lunch together before making our way to Portugal’s exciting capital city, Lisbon. Upon arrival, we’ll tour the district of Belem, famous for its outstanding monuments, one of the most prominent being the monument of the Discoveries, built in honor of Prince Henry the Navigator. We’ll also visit the beautiful Monastery of Jeronimos, Portugal’s most impressive piece of Manueline architecture. Settle into the centrally-located hotel this evening, and dine on your own. Sleep in Lisbon (B, L) DAY 10: Tuesday, September 29, Discover Lisbon! With our knowledgeable expert guide, we’ll spend the morning visiting Lisbon’s most interesting districts: the Bairro Alto, the Baixa and the Alfama. You’ll have free time for lunch and your guide will give you an excellent layout of Lisbon before setting you free to discover her charms on your own this afternoon. Meet up again this evening for an included dinner. Sleep in Lisbon (B, D) DAY 11: Wednesday, September 30, Scenic Excursion to Sintra With its rippling mountains, dewy forests thick with ferns and lichen, exotic gardens and glittering palaces, Sintra is like a page torn from a fairy tale. Its Unesco World Heritage–listed center, Sintra-Vila, is dotted with pastel-hued manors folded into luxuriant hills that roll down to the blue Atlantic. Our local expert will fill us in the history of this magical spot and make suggestions for lunch options. We’ll return to Lisbon for some down time, then reconvene for a farewell Fado dinner concert. Sleep in Lisbon (B,D)


Stroll through the markets

DAY 12: Thursday, October 1, Your Public Radio Journey Ends The group flight departs Lisbon this morning for the USA and an airport transfer will be provided for guests on the group flight. Return home with a lifetime of memories!

YOUR CAPITAL PUBLIC RADIO HOST

Rick Eytcheson, Capital Public Radio President and General Manager, was born and raised in Iowa. He attended Drake University in Des Moines, majoring in Industrial Relations. After working in a manufacturing environment and then retail consulting, Eytcheson stumbled into radio, first as an announcer, then advertising salesman. In 1980, he was recruited to be Sales Manager of start-up KOSO in Modesto. In 1982 he became General Manager of the station and, in 1984, added responsibilities for the company's six other small and medium market radio stations.

Eytcheson resides in Sacramento with his wife, former KOVR-TV reporter/anchor Linda Laird Eytcheson. Mrs. Eytcheson is a Marketing Coordinator for Sutter Health. The couple has 22-year-old twins who both attend college in Southern California. Eytcheson is an avid fisherman and reader who has recently added golf to his collection of vices.


KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Health Matters: It is the responsibility of each guest to be aware of their physical abilities or limitations, and to be in sufficient good health to undertake the trip. To make the most of your journey and participate in the various planned group activities, you should be able to be on your feet and walk unassisted for two to three hours (often over uneven cobblestones or pathways) with frequent standing. If you have questions about the physical requirements for your journey, please email or call our travel office.

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with Capital Public Radio host Rick Eytcheson September 20 ... · After breakfast, we’ll walk to the Prado Museum for an in-depth look at the masterpieces of Goya, Velazquez and