Photography Tour – May 20-28, 2015

Photography Tour – May 20-28, 2015

Last year’s tour was such a success that we’re offering it again.
Join us for 8 days of photography adventures as we discover the culture, art, and extraordinary cuisine and wine of Umbria. May 20-28, 2015

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TOUR Reservations:

The pace will be relaxed with daily visits to hill towns, plains, and parks throughout the Spoleto Valley (this year a day in Tuscany), as well as workshops and opportunities to present one’s work. Stroll the medieval streets of Perugia, Assisi, Cortona, and more; discover the art and architecture of the region’s splendid churches; enjoy local festivals; and take in the spectacular views from farmland and vineyard to mountain vistas. All the while you will enjoy Umbrian cuisine – from extraordinary restaurants to home cooked meals – and local wine.

Accommodations are in aWeekinUmbria’s restored 17th century palazzo in the small hill town of Bettona situated between Assisi and Perugia. A variety of options for shared and private rooms are available. Rooms in the palazzo are available on a first-come, first served basis, so reserve your place early. Additional private rooms are available in the town’s hotel, a few blocks away. Palazzo meals, workshops, and related activities will be held in the spacious rooms of the palazzo.
8 Day/Night Package includes: pick up from airport, touring, workshops, most meals, daily transportation, and return to airport. Airfare is NOT included.
$2750 per person for shared room, double occupancy
$3000 per person, double occupancy, private apartment or single hotel room

Proposed Itinerary

(subject to revisions)
Tue, May 19:  Depart various New York area airports
Wed, May 20: (day 1)  Arrive Rome Fiumicino, 10.30am transport to Bettona, Umbria; Lunch at Palazzo; Afternoon to relax and explore town; Evening meal and orientation.

Depending on departure times, breakfast every morning at palazzo or in piazza bar.

Thu, May 21: (day 2)   Visit Perugia, the capital of Umbria; explore the churches of San Pietro and San Domenico then wander on your own; Lunch on your own;  Optional visit to the National Painting Gallery and Collegio del Cambio with frescoes by Perugino; relax time at palazzo; Dinner at local restaurant.

Fri, May 22: (day 3)  Visit Civita di Bagnoregio (photo above), a small hill town near Orvieto that sits upon it’s own (ever shrinking) plateau – spectacular shots set against a valley backdrop; Lunch there; visit Oriveto then on the a wine tasting at Decugnano dei Barbi makers of a spectacular wines; Stop in Todi if time permits. 
Sat, May 23: (day 4)  Visit several small towns in upper Umbria; Picnic lunch in the tiny Borgo Santa Giuliana and then visit a nearby Badia; Local Sagra (festival) for dinner.
Sun, May 24: (day 5)  Depart early for Tuscany to visit Arezzo; Then on to wonderful Cortona; Lunch in Cortona restaurant featuring an Etruscan well; Photoshop/Lightroom workshop; Dinner in Bevagna
Mon, May 25: (day 6)  Morning visit to explore Assisi and the Basilica of San Francesco with frescoes by Giotto, Simoni Martini, and Pietro Lorenzotti; Lunch at the delicious La Palotta; Wander on your own; Shopping adventure in Deruta; Dinner at Palazzo
Tue, May 26: (day 7)  Discover the small town of Val di Nera; then head on to Norcia for Lunch; drive up to the top mountain overlooking Piano Grande and visit the stunning town of Castelluccio; Gelato stop in Visso on the Nera river on the way back to the palazzo; Dinner in local restaurant
Wed, May 27: (day 8)  Head off the Lago Trasimeno and the town of and castle of Casteglione del lago: Lunch in town; then on to the medieval town of Panicale; relax before dinner; Final dinner at Osteria i Birbi in Torgiano; presentation of week’s work
Thu, May 28:  Early morning departure for Fiumicino airport.

Accommodations for additional days are available for those who wish to stay longer or arrive earlier. In that case, transportation to and from airport is on one’s own.   * Museum visits are optional. Airfare is NOT included.

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