2020 Calabria Photo Tour!
October 22-29, 2020
(Limited space!)
(Limited space!)
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| Santa Maria dell'Isola Monastery, Tropea, Italy © Rad A. Drew |
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| Cliffs a Tropea © Rad A. Drew |
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| Diamond Mural, Diamante © Rad A. Drew |
This tour is for traditional, infrared, and mobile photographers. Increasingly, I'm seeing traditional photographers rely on the iPhone for many of their images. Upon registration, you'll receive a list of camera and lens recommendations, as well as a list of suggested apps.
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| Diamante Resident and Mural, Diamante © Rad A. Drew |
When?
October 22-29, 2020; 7 nights, 8 days.
What's Included?
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| Pizzo © Rad A. Drew |
- Transfer from Lamezia Airport
- Lodging with breakfast daily
- Ground Transportation
- 7 Dinners
- Taxes
- Bottled Water during the day
Not Included
- Lunches or snacks
- Beverages not included with meals
- Gratuities for drivers and guides
- Travel Insurance
- Personal expenses or extras
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| Scilla © Rad A . Drew |
Where are we staying?
We'll be staying in 2 different places in order to make our journey less tiring.
October 22-25
We'll spend three nights at an agritourismo in Montalto Uffugo Cosenza.
October 25-29
We'll stay at a resort hotel in Vibo Valentia.
Smaller groups are my preferred way to travel and photograph. We will have only seven (7) participants on this trip. This allows us to travel together in one vehicle and generally makes our logistics easier and more convenient for all. We'll visit locations together, but in villages, you'll have the opportunity to venture out and explore on your own.
Price
$4,895 for a single room. Share a room and you'll receive a $500 discount ($250 off each participant’s fee).
$1000 non-refundable (except if we can fill your spot) deposit will reserve your spot.
Flight Arrangements
Upon registration, you'll receive information about arranging your flight to Lamezia. You are welcome to make your own airline reservations, but I encourage you to take advantage of the help form our agency. Depending on where you are flying from, you may want to plan to arrive and spend a recovery night in Rome before flying on to Lamezia, or arrive in Lamezia a day early for jet lag recovery. The agency I work with can help you with these reservations and arrange to transfer you to our hotel. If you choose to arrive early, you will be responsible for the extra night of lodging.
October 22-25
We'll spend three nights at an agritourismo in Montalto Uffugo Cosenza.
October 25-29
We'll stay at a resort hotel in Vibo Valentia.
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| Cosenza © Rad A. Drew |
Itinerary
We will make every effort to follow the itinerary, but may make changes based on the weather or other considerations.
Day 1
This will be a day to arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport where we'll meet up and drive north to our hotel in Montalto Uffugo. After settling in and a brief rest, we'll meet at 6 pm for a briefing on our trip and enjoy a traditional Calabrese dinner.
Day 2
We'll photograph the villages of Diamante famous for its murals throughout the village. We'll explore the historical centre and walk among the hand-painted murals, visit Immacolata Concenzione's church, and walk along the boardwalk. We'll spend the afternoon photographing in Fiumefreddo, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Day 3
Today we'll photograph the historic and artistic village of Morano Calabro and in the afternoon we'll explore the beautiful town of Cosenza. We'll walk the narrow alleys, steep stairways, and medieval squares, and photograph the baroque architecture of the Theatre Rendano.
Day 4
Today we relocate to Vibo Valentia, but first, we'll visit the Rogliano (Cascate del Cannavino) and Scigliano (Roman Bridge of Savuto). We'll continue south to Calabria Pizzo where we'll see the historic centre, Republica Square, and sample the famous Tartufo (Truffle Ice Cream). We'll see the Church of Piedigrotta in Pizzo and the Castle Argonese before checking into our hotel .
Day 5
We'll explore the city of Tropea with its historic centre, typical narrow streets, many squares including the Piazza Belvedere, and the famous Santa Maria dell 'Isola Monastery.
Day 6
Visit Reggio Calabria where we'll see the city, visit the National Museum for the Famous Bronze of Riace, two Greek bronze statues dating back to the 5th century BC. Here we'll have free time to shop or enjoy a walk along the promenade overlooking Sicily and the Strait of Messina, known as "the most beautiful kilometer of the Italian Peninsula." We'll continue to Scilla and the Medieval Castle (Castello Ruffo) on the Stait of Messina and its picturesque fisherman's district called, Chianalea, where houses are build right at the edge of the coastline.
Day 7
Visit Taormina, considered to be the most beautiful town on the Island of Sicily, filled with history and culture and life by the sea. We'll photograph the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, a Greek theatre build in the third century BC.
Day 8
Transfer to the Lamezia Airport for the journey home.
Group Size: Only 7
We will make every effort to follow the itinerary, but may make changes based on the weather or other considerations.
Day 1
This will be a day to arrive in Lamezia Terme Airport where we'll meet up and drive north to our hotel in Montalto Uffugo. After settling in and a brief rest, we'll meet at 6 pm for a briefing on our trip and enjoy a traditional Calabrese dinner.
Day 2
We'll photograph the villages of Diamante famous for its murals throughout the village. We'll explore the historical centre and walk among the hand-painted murals, visit Immacolata Concenzione's church, and walk along the boardwalk. We'll spend the afternoon photographing in Fiumefreddo, recognized as one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Day 3
Today we'll photograph the historic and artistic village of Morano Calabro and in the afternoon we'll explore the beautiful town of Cosenza. We'll walk the narrow alleys, steep stairways, and medieval squares, and photograph the baroque architecture of the Theatre Rendano.
Day 4
Today we relocate to Vibo Valentia, but first, we'll visit the Rogliano (Cascate del Cannavino) and Scigliano (Roman Bridge of Savuto). We'll continue south to Calabria Pizzo where we'll see the historic centre, Republica Square, and sample the famous Tartufo (Truffle Ice Cream). We'll see the Church of Piedigrotta in Pizzo and the Castle Argonese before checking into our hotel .
Day 5
We'll explore the city of Tropea with its historic centre, typical narrow streets, many squares including the Piazza Belvedere, and the famous Santa Maria dell 'Isola Monastery.
Day 6
Visit Reggio Calabria where we'll see the city, visit the National Museum for the Famous Bronze of Riace, two Greek bronze statues dating back to the 5th century BC. Here we'll have free time to shop or enjoy a walk along the promenade overlooking Sicily and the Strait of Messina, known as "the most beautiful kilometer of the Italian Peninsula." We'll continue to Scilla and the Medieval Castle (Castello Ruffo) on the Stait of Messina and its picturesque fisherman's district called, Chianalea, where houses are build right at the edge of the coastline.
Day 7
Visit Taormina, considered to be the most beautiful town on the Island of Sicily, filled with history and culture and life by the sea. We'll photograph the Ancient Theatre of Taormina, a Greek theatre build in the third century BC.
Day 8
Transfer to the Lamezia Airport for the journey home.
Group Size: Only 7
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| Church of Piedigrotta, Pizzo © Rad A. Drew |
Price
$4,895 for a single room. Share a room and you'll receive a $500 discount ($250 off each participant’s fee).
$1000 non-refundable (except if we can fill your spot) deposit will reserve your spot.
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| Fishing Village of Scilla © Rad A. Drew |
Upon registration, you'll receive information about arranging your flight to Lamezia. You are welcome to make your own airline reservations, but I encourage you to take advantage of the help form our agency. Depending on where you are flying from, you may want to plan to arrive and spend a recovery night in Rome before flying on to Lamezia, or arrive in Lamezia a day early for jet lag recovery. The agency I work with can help you with these reservations and arrange to transfer you to our hotel. If you choose to arrive early, you will be responsible for the extra night of lodging.
for registration instructions.
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| Fountain, Pizzo © Rad A. Drew |
