Our base for this tour will be Il Castello de Proceno (the castle in the small hill town of Proceno). This delightful gem in the countryside is a XIIth century castle newly renovated by the owner to include very modern suites, a first class restaurant, and more. From here we will venture out to explore many hill towns in the area particularly Sorano, Pitigliano, Sovana, and over to Orvieto in Umbria. A trip north will take us to San Casciano de Bagni and the abbey of Sant Antimo. For a change of pace we will venture south to Lago de Bolsena and the picturesque town of Tuscania, and then to the quaint seaside village of Marta. Besides these picturesque sites there are the famous Maremma animals, vineyards, Etruscan ruins, wonderful restaurants, and friendly people.
During this tour, there will be much to photograph and we will therefore spend time learning about photography including: capturing the perfect image, how the digital camera works and how to control it, and what Photoshop is all about and what it can do for you, and finally some of the intricacies of printing. This is a comprehensive, fun filled, total experience not to be missed.
With the range of sightseeing, transportation, photography instruction, and other considerations, the minimum age for participants is recommended at 18.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Proceno, relax and tour the town, dinner at the castle.
Day 2: Today we take a tour of the castle and then explore the town of Proceno. Following this we drive to the hill town of Sorano.
Day 3: Our drive today takes us to the marvelous hill towns of Sovana and Pitigliano.
Day 4: Venturing north we go to San Casciano de Bagni, then west to Santa Fiora for touring and photographing. Then north to the marvelous abbey and castle at Sant Antimo and Castelnuovo dell Abate. In the area we will visit the home of the baths at Bagno Vignoni and then to the imposing tower, Rocca d’Orcia.
Day 5: For a change of pace, we head south into Lazio to the west side of Lago de Bolsena. We visit the picturesque town of Tuscania and then go to the lakeside village of Marta. Returning to Proceno we visit the town of Grotte di Castro.
Day 6: No visit is complete without a tour of the Etruscan ruins. Then on to the picturesque town of Semproniano and other towns in Tuscany and Lazio.
Day 7: Today we drive east into Umbria for a visit to the marvelous hill town of Orvieto. We spend the day here exploring the many facets of the town.
Day 8: Today we leave Proceno and return to the airport.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Land costs only from Proceno,
- Guide,
- Transportation,
- Lodging for 7 nights and breakfasts,
- Two dinners, any entry fees, and photography instruction.
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