Cinque Terre, Coast of Italy Travel Photo Tour
Examples of the photos you could get if you join this tour...
About the tourWedged between the Piedmont and the Mediterranean Sea, this region in Italy offers stunning vistas at every turn.
The famous Cinque Terre (five lands) are a group of impossibly located fishing villages which still retain their ancient way of life, and their small-town feel as they cling to the coast. The entire Cinque Terre region is a UNESCO World Heritage site and encompasses some of the most dramatic coastline in all the world. We’ll spend time on this coast as well as in other areas where verdant mountains and blue seas collide. Boats, beaches, colorful villas and azure water will greet us every day and the fire-red sunset light will kiss us good night each evening. Each place we visit is full of friendly, welcoming locals and endless photography potential. Best of all we go as a small group of only 6 participants and me as leader. You won’t find a better instructor to participant ratio on any coastal Italy tour anywhere! This is a cultural photo tour, which means we’ll be traveling together and I will be photographing alongside you. Most of our time will be spent in the field in both town and seaside areas. One-on-one image review, and group critique sessions are optional as space and time allow. ItineraryMay 16
Fly into Peretola International Airport in Florence arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. We meet in the evening in Florence. We will spend this one night here, to get settled. We will have some time in Florence to photograph a couple of sites during the first evening and the first morning. May 17 - 23 On May 17th, we’ll move on by mini-bus to the Italian Riviera, where we’ll be based in Lerici for 3 nights and then in Manarola (part of the Cinque Terre) for 4 nights. Both of these towns are charming Italian places which retain the true feel of coastal Italy. Each day from the 17th till the 23rd we’ll get out early into the surrounding area for magic light photography. During mid-day, there will be time to explore on your own, dine, taste wine, do more photography or simply relax as you wish. We’ll then go as a group to another of my favorite places somewhere in a nearby village or seaside area each evening in order to capture the magic light which occurs around sunset. May 24 On May 24th the tour ends back in Florence at the Peretola airport at about noon. Fly home this day after 4pm. |
About youAll levels of photographers are welcome on my tours, from the beginner to the seasoned pro.
You should be reasonably fit and able to walk short distances over sometimes rough terrain for this trip. There aren’t any mandatory long hikes on this tour, but we will be walking up lots of steep, uneven steps and up plenty of cliffside hills in order to capture our magic light photos. For the energetic, there are endless hiking opportunities on this tour- from easy strolls to very difficult hikes. The type of camera you use doesn't matter, and non-photographer friends and spouses will enjoy this trip and the beautiful coast and beaches as well. Cost & Essentials
When: May 16-24, 2019
Where: Based out of Lerici and Manarola (Cinque Terre), Italy Tuition: $3,895/person (single travelers pay a $395 single supplement to have a private room) Limit: Min. 4 participants, max. 6 participants Tuition Includes:
Tour fee does not include round-trip air transport from your hometown to Florence, Italy, taxi's in Florence, entry fees into optional areas such as towers, museums, churches, etc., meals (except some breakfasts), drinks and items of a personal nature such as laundry or phone calls. Exertion Level: Medium/high - short and mid-length walks over uneven ground and up lots of steep steps, cobblestone walkways and narrow, inclined paths. PaymentA welcome PDF will be sent to you after receipt of a $1,000 trip deposit ($1,030 if by Paypal).
Personal checks are preferred for all payments, but Paypal is accepted as well by clicking the button above. NOTE: Paypal payments cost 3% more than sending me a check. This is to offset my costs to Paypal and for the convenience of using this service. Deposits and any personal check payments should be sent to: Don Mammoser 12503 Venable Creek Street Parker CO 80134 Especially for this trip I highly recommend trip insurance. Please read my policies page before sending any money 
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