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Sicily Photo Tour
is the largest of the Italian islands, surrounded by the Ionian, the Tyrrhenian and the Mediterranean Seas. It’s one of the pearls of Southern Italy: nature seems to have endowed all its wonders to this land: sun, mountains, hills, countryside and the sea, with its incredible colors and crystal-clear water.[/bartag][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1513520011558{margin-top: -10% !important;margin-bottom: -30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”5476″ img_size=”large” add_caption=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1516963858512{border-radius: 5px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1517311345374{padding-top: -15% !important;}”][vc_column_text]
1 destination: Sicily
7 days event:
April 13 – 20, 2019
Fall, 2019
6 days of relaxed photo tour exploration
2 influential Master of Photography
2 charming accommodations
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1517310811443{padding-left: 18% !important;}”][content_column content_column_btn_title=”Book Now” content_column_btn_link=”https://masterphototour.com/go/sicily-photo-holiday-booking-page/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1513520018368{margin-top: -10% !important;margin-bottom: -30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517303797085{padding-right: 10% !important;}”]Why touring Sicily with a professional photographer? Sicily is a complete revelation: Baroque, Arabic and Norman architectures, art, wild landscape, food, wine, the sea and the colors. Here you will learn a new photographic dimension, a talent to capture the real soul of the island. This adventure is designed not only to guide you to the most photogenic locations carefully planned for the best light, but to raise your awareness and spark your creativity so that you not only go home with images to be proud of, but use your new skills to improve and expand your photographic technique in general Itinerary Highlights, what will you capture with your camera Our professional photographer will guide you through ancient roads and emotions; you will improve your technique to capture with your camera stunning beaches, mountains, volcanoes, art, archaeology and unforgettable sunsets. Estern part:
- Catania and Etna volcano, one of the biggest and most active in the world, with a professional guide to enter in the most valuable spots.
- Ragusa Ibla with its 18 Unesco World Heritage monuments, with the castle of Donnafugata.
- Val di Noto with Modica and Scicli.
The western part:
- Agrigento with Valle dei Templi and/or Selinunte and the amazing. seaside of “Scala dei Turchi”, with a sunset and night photography session.
- Palermo and Monreale.
- The ancient Greek heritage of Erice, great for street photography. The naturalistic site of Saline of Trapani by sunset.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”5173″ img_size=”large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1513522651813{margin-top: -90px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1513083672872{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;border-left-color: #20b2ad !important;border-right-color: #20b2ad !important;border-top-color: #20b2ad !important;border-bottom-color: #20b2ad !important;}”][bartag entrada_heading=”HIGHLIGHTS”]what you will capture with your camera, some spot on Sicily[/bartag][rev_slider_vc alias=”sicily_giada”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1513520044891{margin-top: -80px !important;margin-bottom: -30px !important;border-bottom-width: -30px !important;padding-bottom: -30px !important;}”][vc_column][bartag entrada_heading=”OUR MASTERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY”]Discover more about the photographers participating in the event[/bartag][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1513520059578{margin-top: -10% !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1497643500283{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-right: 10px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1516703365816{margin-top: -80px !important;border-top-width: -50px !important;border-bottom-width: 50px !important;padding-top: -50px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;}”]
We selected 2 of the most important and influential photographers with an extended background on Sicily photography. MasterPhotoTour is proud to give you the unique opportunity to meet them, see how they work, discuss photography with them and of course, day by day, improve your technique and artistic skills.
Discover who they are and discover with them the outstanding landscape of Sicily
[/vc_column_text][vc_basic_grid post_type=”ids” item=”3091″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1550137524222-7e0f59b6-8dc1-2″ include=”5495″ css=”.vc_custom_1517332819699{margin-top: -5% !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1513520066215{margin-top: -80px !important;}”][vc_column][bartag entrada_heading=”BASE CAMP”]Sicily[/bartag][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1513520072610{margin-top: -10% !important;margin-bottom: -30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1513518033343{padding-right: 10% !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Baglio della Luna – Agrigento” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20pt|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Foresteria Baglio della Luna in Agrigento is a boutique hotel with 23 rooms and suites that overlooks the Valley of the Temples.This 13th century building, carefully restored to guarantee all the modern conviences of today, is an oasis of absolute peace and silence in graceful Sicily and offers the unique experience of sleeping in a medieval watchtower. All its rooms and suites have a marvellous view on the Valley of the Temples or on the countryside. A comfortable and charming stay in the midst of nature. The Foresteria Baglio della Luna provides an ideal setting for those who wish to spend their holiday relaxing in a tranquil corner of paradise like the Meditteranean garden with Jacuzzi and solarium and for those who love to be seduced by the finest Sicilian dishes, prepared by the hotel’s restaurant Accademia del Buon Gusto. The hotel is located in the countryside but just a few minutes from the city center, from the beach of Maddalusa and from the fantastic Scala dei Turchi, an ideal place from where to start discovering the beauties of Western Sicily.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5498,5499,5500,5501,5502,5503,5504,5505,5506,5507,5508,5509,5510,5511″ img_size=”400×250″ onclick=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”35″ css=”.vc_custom_1513520083627{margin-top: -10% !important;margin-bottom: -30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1513518033343{padding-right: 10% !important;}”][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”5524,5528,5525,5515,5518,5521,5529,5517,5514,5530,5522″ img_size=”400×250″ onclick=”img_link_large”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”IblaInSuite Ragusa” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20pt|text_align:center” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]The idea of restoring and adapting for tourism a historic building located just few steps from the Cathedral of St. George in Ragusa Ibla was born from our love for this country and a decade of experience in the hospitality business. The five rooms and the common areas (breakfast room, courtyard, roof garden and roof terrace) have been equipped with the latest technology without alter the roots of the place. We want to ensure our guests, during their stay , the rest they need to be able to devote next their energies to the “discovery” of the architecture , the landscape , the culture , tastes and smells of this enchanted corner of Sicily (well known as “Val di Noto”). Iblainsuite is a project of “relational tourism”. We intende to accommodate our guests as they were greeted travelers in the ancient Sicily of the XIX century, connecting them to the area and offering them an experience , if not unique , hopefully “unforgettable”.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1513520066215{margin-top: -80px !important;}”][vc_column][bartag entrada_heading=”CONDITIONS”]Dates, Private Tours, Prices, Includes and Terms[/bartag][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” css=”.vc_custom_1513521463889{margin-top: -15% !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1497641891067{padding-right: 15px !important;}”][content_column content_column_title=”Price” content_column_desc=”2.900 €” content_column_btn_title=”Book Now” content_column_btn_link=”https://masterphototour.com/go/sicily-photo-holiday-booking-page/”][vc_separator][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517305016472{padding-top: 30px !important;}”]
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Experience / Difficulty
All levels of photographers are welcome, yet basic operating knowledge of your camera, and of your laptop computer is required. The Master will support each participant also individually. This will permit everyone to learn about photography, from beginners to advanced photographers. The workshop will cover mainly practical photo experiences but will support you also with theoretical knowledge about photography. During the evening or in case of adverse weather conditions the Master will provide post-production workshops in the reading room of the hotel. Moderate physical fitness. Lots of walking. You will receive a detailed document with instructions about gears to take with you after booking confirmation.
Start / Finish
Sicily, Italy. Palermo or Catania, according to your specific arrival and departure needs. MasterPhotoTour will take care of transfer inside Italy from/to airport.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1517305240216{padding-top: 10% !important;}”]Includes
- Transfers during the itinerary
- Master photographer every day
- Eventually other kinds of specialized guides
- 7 nights in 4-Star Superior Hotels in double room accommodation
- All breakfasts
- Postproduction workshop session
- Hotel facilities and activities (i.e. partner program: cooking class or yoga class – write to info@masterphototour.com for more info)
- Welcome cocktail and dinner
- 1 Traditional Sicilian Dinner
- Italian VAT tax
- Tourist tax
Does not include
- Airfare
- Private Room Supplement (450$ USD)
- Cable cars, lifts or entrances
- Meals
- Water and beverages except what is served for breakfast
- Equipment rental
- Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Tips and gratuities
- Good weather guarantee
- Anything not mentioned in “cost includes”
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