Spring in Tuscany

A Tour for Women Only
May 9-14 | Optional Extension to Cinque Terre
$4200 per person

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When you think “Tuscany” - The Val d’Orcia Valley is the place you’re dreaming of! In May, the fields are abloom with poppies and wildflowers, and the rolling hills go on for days

This tour is for the photographer looking for a laid-back, Italian experience focused on making breathtaking photos of the Italian countryside. Over 5 days, we will wake up each morning to capture the rising sun and mist that forms in the valleys. We will stay at a local Agriturismo, a working farm where you will stay in apartment-style living with your own bedroom, have plush amenities like a “pool-with-a-view,” and of course, delicious, homemade Italian food + wine each night. This tour is very laid-back, with all shoot locations located within approximately an hour of our accommodations.

If you are so inclined, this trip is unique in that there is an optional trip extension. If you so choose, after a short break, we will reconvene in the enchanting and mountain-seascape of Cinque Terre. This trip will not be extended to the public; it is only for our small Tuscany group.

Please click here for information about this add-on.

What You’ll Learn

  • Landscape settings

  • Using tripods properly

  • Composition

  • White Balance

  • Depth, Compression of Perspective & Scale

  • Pre-Scouting Locations via Apps

  • Photographing the Moon (Full moon during the tour)

  • Drone Photography (totally optional)

  • Pasta-making, Wine & Slow-Living

  • Maybe some Italian Language?

  • Basic Lightroom if there is time

Recommended Equipment

  • D-SLR or Mirrorless camera

  • A tripod with ball-head

  • An ultra wide angle lens

  • A mid-range zoom lens

  • Telephoto zoom lens

  • Extra memory cards, batteries and charger

  • Bathing suit & Flip Flops (definitely)

Physical Difficulty

This tour is easy. Each shoot location is located within an hour of our accommodation. There is no hiking. The towns we will visit are cobblestone or brick, and require some uphill walking. We will however, be making use of the incredible light that appears at dawn for most days of this tour, with breaks during the day.

Please refer to our fitness guide for more detail about physical requirements.

Itinerary & Information

This itinerary is incredibly flexible, and allows for adding in repeat destinations or changing things up depending on weather

Shooting locations on this tour include:

  • Podere Belvedere

  • Chapel of the Madonna di Vitaleta

  • Pienza & Montichiello

  • Crete Senesi

  • Lots of Cypress Trees

  • Montepulciano

  • Bagno Vignoni

  • Abbey of Sant’Antimo

What’s Included:

  • All overnight accommodation with kitchen at an Agriturismo

  • Ground transport

  • Homecooked breakfast at our accommodation

  • Half-day Pasta-making class, tour & 4-course lunch with wine

  • Photography guidance & instruction

What’s Not included:

  • Flights

  • Alcohol, Lunches, Dinners

  • Any tips or gratuities

Destination

Val D’Orcia Valley, Italy
Add on optional: Cinque Terre

At a Glance

Dates

May 9-14, 2025

No. of Photographers

Up to 6

Fitness Level

Easy

Cost

$4200

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