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July 26th
to July 31st,
2010
5 nights |
Limited to 7 participants
$2,329 USD per person, land only | Single supplement is 14% of trip cost
See
discounts for repeat clients, early enrollment, room sharing, and back-to-back trips etcetera
Also see
Paris
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Normandy/Brittany/Loire
European Alps
| Provence |
Tuscany |
Venice
OVERVIEW: The
Liguria section of the Italian Riviera includes the
Mediterranean coastal villages of Portofino, and the 'five
lands' of Cinque Terre namely Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza,
Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore. Each is an extremely
photogenic village sitting on coastal cliffs or clinging to rocky
harbors, and their position off the beaten track
adds to the rustic and timeless impression they will have on you and your
photography. Also ancient Lucca, the classic Florence skyline
image, and Ponte Vecchio at river level.
TRAVEL TO THE GATEWAY AIRPORT
o It is recommended that clients arrive a day early to be fresh for the trip, and to also counteract possible flight delays.
o Early arrival also enables you to explore the gateway city should you wish to do so.
o When booking flights, add a day for overnight travel or two days if also crossing the Pacific Ocean/International Dateline.
o The last day of the trip is the date you should arrange your flight home unless you plan to stay on. Thank you!
DAYS 1, 2, 3
and 4 | CINQUE TERRE
After your arrival into Genoa airport we'll follow the
Mediterranean coastline and make a short detour to Portofino
for a 'Cinque Terre warm-up'. It is a 'richer' spot than
it's Cinque Terre neighbors to the south, but no less
photogenic and an ideal place to sharpen your photography
skills. On south to Cinque Terre National Park and our four
night home in Monterosso al Mare. Free time, dinner, and the
late light on the Mediterranean shot from around Monterosso
al Mare harbor.
On days 2, 3 and 4 we'll explore the 'five lands' of
Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and
Riomaggiore that collectively gave their name to Cinque
Terre. Each is a colorful, characterful village that in some
cases literally 'tumble down' to the rocky but picturesque
harbors. Each village is linked by a coastal path which
we'll explore each day taking as much time as you need. The
overviews of each village are spectacular, and at street
level they offer a potpourri of photogenic nooks and
crannies to be explored. The paths offer coastal and rocky
vistas with breaking waves, plus the symmetry of quaint
vineyards on the steep slopes that appear to defy gravity.
The locals who nurture the vines have found a number ways to
cope with the terrain, and are themselves a photo op. We'll
be out shooting early and late, and also take midday breaks
at our air-conditioned hotel.
CINQUE TERRE, 4 nights
DAY
5 |
To LUCCA and FLORENCE
We'll finish our Cinque Terre photography early on day 5,
and then make our way toward Florence. We'll follow the
coastline and cut inland into northern Tuscany and spend
some extended time in the medieval walled city of Lucca.
We'll explore the plazas of Piazza Anfiteatro and Piazza
Napoleone, along with the Church of San Michele in Foro on
the Piazza San Michele, St Martin's Cathedral on the piazza
of the same name [San Michele], and the Torre Guinigi [Guinigi
tower] topped with several trees!
Lastly, we'll
shoot the classic Ponte Vecchio and Florence skyline
shot from Piazza Michelangelo before heading
to our
accommodations near Ponte Vecchio
bridge. We'll be out in the evening light for this
classic image.
Central FLORENCE, 1 night
DAY
6 |
Flights home
Departing flights can be arranged for any time this morning. USA residents will arrive home on the same calendar day.
Florence is also the starting point of the
Tuscany photography
tour the same day.
Photographer/Leader
John Baker
This above itinerary is copyrighted by John T. Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images.com,
and authorization is NOT granted to business entities for professional use of said material.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR FEES
TRIP COST: $2,329 per person, double occupancy [land only]
SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT:
14% of the trip cost
SMALL GROUP SUPPLEMENT:
For groups of
2 and 3 only: Add $200 to the trip cost above.
For 1-person ‘groups’ only, the rate is negotiable.
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST:
The following items are included in the trip cost: personalized photography instruction throughout the trip by John; all accommodations; all breakfasts; on-vehicle
snacks and bottled water; all ground transportation; airport
transfers on the first and last days of the trip only; entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions’; and following the trip, field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, and a disc containing images of clients 'in action' on the trip.
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP COST: The costs for these items are
the responsibility of each participant: airfare; travel costs
between your home and the gateway airport and return; any
transportation or travel costs incurred prior to or after the tour’s
inclusive dates; pre-tour and/or post-tour accommodation; lunches and
dinners; alcoholic beverages; entrance fees or costs related to
optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary or a part
of the trip; excess baggage charges; medical costs; personal items;
incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as internet
access, phone calls or laundry; baggage and/or travel insurance;
passport or visa expenses; and airport departure taxes.
ADMISSIONS: Train and/or boat
transport between the villages included in the trip cost.
ENROLLMENT
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5 places are taken, and 2
are available
