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The Alsace, France, Photography Tour

 


  May or June: This photography tour is not currently in the schedule, but can be added by request

  4 nights/5 inclusive days  |  Maximum of 6 participants, and a minimum of 4 participants

  $2,040 USD per person  |  Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip

  The deposit for this photography tour is $400. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance here

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  Arrival and departure airport: Strasbourg, France [SXB]
  Arrival window: For a variety of travel related reasons, arriving one day early is recommended
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This photo tour will run with one or more participants. Please note that our group limit is not a requirement!  6 places are available at this time
  Updated: Thursday the 28th of March, 2024

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River Lauch, Colmar, the Alsace, France

 

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Photography Tour Overview:
The Alsace region lies on the French border with Germany, and has many associations with its international neighbor including the Germanic language of Alsatian. The Alsace capital is Strasbourg, also Germanic in name, and the seat of several European institutions. Photographically, colorful half-timbered buildings are abundant in the Alsace towns and villages, and are topped by the unusual sight of Storks nesting on the Alsace skyline. As with all of our photography tours, early and late shooting is scheduled for each day.

 


Our itinerary . . .
But first things first! We suggest that you set your camera's clock to the local time, as your images will then synchronize with the times in our included photo tour field notes.

 

Days 1, 2 + 3  |  The Alsace
We'll rendezvous at our hotel near the Strasbourg city center at 9:30 a.m. on the morning of day 1, and take a short walk for a series of classic Strasbourg scenes. Despite being one of Europe's political seats, the city's old town is as photogenic as ever, and a veritable journey back in time. Then on south pausing for our included introductory included lunch. On days 1 through 3 we'll photograph many of the Alsace villages that are not only ancient, but also quaint and quite colorful because the locals share a penchant for pastel! Nesting Storks rule the Alsace rooftops, and those in our group with even minimal bird photography skills will return home with some great shots of the pink roof-dwellers. Beyond the 'big scene', the Alsace villages are crammed with signature shots provided by signs, doorways, narrow streets, and flower-clad windows. Our base for three nights is near Colmar.
Near Colmar, 3 nights

 

Day 4  |  Strasbourg
It's more of the same, but in a variety of new villages as we head for Strasbourg today. The included dinner on the last night of our photography tour will feature an 'It's You!' presentation of clients in action on this tour by John.
Near Strasbourg airport, 1 night

 

Day 5  |  Departure day
As there isn't any photography scheduled for the day of departure on this trip, your flight home can be arranged for any time today. Transport to the airport is included unless you’re staying on for a day or more.


Photo Tour Photographer/Leader: John Baker, Travel Images Photography Tours
The preceding itinerary is a copyrighted work by John Baker Photographer LLC, and Travel Images Photography Tours

 


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Exertion level: This photography tour is classified as 'non strenuous' to 'moderately strenuous'

A majority of images are found in close proximity to our vehicle

Each day we will visit variety of villages and explore them on foot. Consequently there are steps and inclines, but as you'll be exploring with your camera the pace will be slow, and the distances relatively short.

In every other respect this photography tour is considered non-strenuous to mildly strenuous

 

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Photography Tour Cost, Deposit, Cancellation Policy and Enrollment Guidance

Trip Cost: $2,040 USD per person not including airfare. A 5% discount is applied to all double occupancies. A single room supplement is required for single occupancy

Single Supplement: 14% of the base cost of the trip

 

The deposit for this photography tour is $400. Make a deposit, or pay your tour balance here

 

Cancellation policy: Go here

Enrollment guidance: Go here

 


Included in the Trip Cost: The following items are included in the trip cost . . .

  • Photography instruction throughout the trip by John

  • All accommodations with private facilities [en-suite]

  • All breakfasts

  • Lunch on day one of the trip

  • Dinner on the last night of the trip

  • On-vehicle snacks and bottled water

  • All ground transportation

  • Airport pick-up on day 1, and drop-off on departure day. Arrival prior to day 1 is not included

  • Entrance fees for sites and activities listed below under ‘Admissions Included’

  • Following the trip you'll receive detailed field notes describing the time, place and subject of each photo stop, plus image uploads to a private web page 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 except for lunch on day one of the trip, and dinner on the last night of the trip

  • Alcoholic beverages

  • Entrance fees or costs related to optional sites or activities not included in the itinerary

  • Baggage fees

  • Medical expenses

  • Personal items such as the hotel mini-bar, laundry et cetera

  • Incidental charges incurred at our accommodations such as movie rentals, internet and phone

  • Travel insurance

  • Passport or visa expenses

  • Airport departure taxes, if applicable

Admissions Included in the Trip Cost:

  • Any locations in the schedule that require an entrance fee are included

 
 

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