Tuscany Cultural Photo Tour
May 19-28, 2020
$4295 USD
$4295 USD
The light and the landscape of the Tuscany region in Italy simply has to be experienced to be believed. If ever there was a perfect place to be a photographer, Tuscany is it. Golden light streaks across the horizon, making the endless rows of grapevines, fruit trees, and fields of flowers glow with an incredible warmth. Ancient hilltowns, perfect Italian villas, tiny chapels and huge farmhouses are nestled below rolling hills, and blue skies are filled with puffy clouds. Colors, patterns, shapes and textures almost beg to be photographed. Each unique hilltown, rich in culture and full of friendly, welcoming locals will be calling out to us as we travel the area...and we’ll photograph it all. 10 days/9 nights are included.
Includes
- 9 nights accommodations* as follows - 3 nights Florence, 6 nights Pienza.
- Required taxi transportation in Florence.
- All ground transportation in comfortable van during Pienza portion of the tour.
- Daily breakfast during Pienza portion of the tour.
- Welcome dinner with local wine once we arrive in Pienza.
- Winery tour and photography in private vineyard and wine cellar.
- Entry fees into required photography sites.
- Sunrise and sunset photo sessions.
- Group and/or one-on-one critique and photo sharing sessions.
- In-depth photo instruction and leadership from a professional photographer.
- Tons of fun and a true small group tour with a maximum of 6 participants.
Single Supplement: If you prefer a single room the single supplement charge of $495 will apply.
Fitness Level: Medium. Must be able to walk up steep steps in hilltowns, carry your own equipment and negotiate uneven terrain and cobblestone pathways. Our longest walk is 1 mile 1 way.
Not Included:
- Air fare from your hometown to Florence, Italy and return (airport code FLR).
- Airport transfer upon arrival in Florence (fixed price of Euro 25-30, depending on time and number of bags).
- Meals except as noted above.
- Passport or visa fees (visas are not required for citizens of USA or Canada).
- Travel insurance.
- Gifts and items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.
Itinerary
May 19
Fly into Peretola International Airport (FLR) in Florence arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. We meet at 6pm in the evening at the designated hotel in Florence, Italy.
May 20-22
The next two full, and one half days will be spent photographing the highlights of the historic and beautiful capital of Tuscany - Florence. Most of the photo sites in Florence are within a compact area and walking is the best way to see and capture compelling images, so we won’t have or need a vehicle in Florence. Buses and taxis are always available if you simply don’t want to walk.
May 22
On the 22nd we’ll travel by comfortable van to southeastern Tuscany, where we’ll be based in Pienza, a charming hilltown in the heart of the most picturesque region in all of Tuscany. We spend 6 nights at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in Pienza. Welcome dinner at my favorite restaurant in Pienza this evening with local wine is included.
May 23-27
Each day from the 23rd through the 27th we’ll get out early into the surrounding countryside for magic light photography. After the morning photo session we'll return to the hotel each day for breakfast. During mid-day, there will be free time on your own to explore, dine out, taste cheese or wine, do more photography or simply relax as you wish. We’ll then go as a group to another one of my favorite destinations somewhere in the countryside each evening in order to capture the magic light on the landscape which occurs around sunset.
May 28
On May 28th the tour ends back in Florence at the Peretola airport at about noon. Fly home this day after 4pm.
Fly into Peretola International Airport (FLR) in Florence arriving sometime during late afternoon or early evening. We meet at 6pm in the evening at the designated hotel in Florence, Italy.
May 20-22
The next two full, and one half days will be spent photographing the highlights of the historic and beautiful capital of Tuscany - Florence. Most of the photo sites in Florence are within a compact area and walking is the best way to see and capture compelling images, so we won’t have or need a vehicle in Florence. Buses and taxis are always available if you simply don’t want to walk.
May 22
On the 22nd we’ll travel by comfortable van to southeastern Tuscany, where we’ll be based in Pienza, a charming hilltown in the heart of the most picturesque region in all of Tuscany. We spend 6 nights at a wonderful Bed and Breakfast in Pienza. Welcome dinner at my favorite restaurant in Pienza this evening with local wine is included.
May 23-27
Each day from the 23rd through the 27th we’ll get out early into the surrounding countryside for magic light photography. After the morning photo session we'll return to the hotel each day for breakfast. During mid-day, there will be free time on your own to explore, dine out, taste cheese or wine, do more photography or simply relax as you wish. We’ll then go as a group to another one of my favorite destinations somewhere in the countryside each evening in order to capture the magic light on the landscape which occurs around sunset.
May 28
On May 28th the tour ends back in Florence at the Peretola airport at about noon. Fly home this day after 4pm.
Payment
A welcome PDF will be sent to you after receipt of a $1,500 trip deposit ($1,545 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
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
