Abruzzo Italy Workshop May 2024
with Matt Bishop, Paul Thomson and special guest Luigi Nespeca
Nestled amongst the Apennine Mountains, 2 hours drive from the ancient city of Rome, exists Italy's most fascinating and wild landscapes. With the mighty Gran Sasso Mountain dominating these landscapes, our local knowledge and photographic skills will take you into some of the most amazing wilderness and medieval surroundings that not even your imagination could fathom. This May, Paul and Matt, with special guest Luigi Nespeca will be heading a 6 day workshop in the areas dominated by the Grand Sasso mountain. This is a unique opportunity for international photographers to visit these locations and our expert knowledge in the area will guarantee an epic landscape photographer adventure never seen before.
Price from £1895 (all inclusive) 14th-19th May 2024
This is a six day five night tour comprising three nights at Rocca Calascio (Little Tibet) and two nights spent on the other side of the mountain (Gran Sasso National Park) where you will see the North face and beautiful beech and larch forests.
ALL INCLUSIVE TRIP INC. MEALS, LOCAL TRANSPORT AND ACCOMODATION
ITINERARY
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Day 1-3
We will arrange pickup at a designated location in Rome, then we will head directly on location into the Apennine Mountains with private transportation. Dominating this vast area, known as “The Emperors Field” you will be immediately blown away by epic landscape opportunities from every corner we visit over the next few days. Here, we will spend the next 3 nights residing in our private apartments situated amongst an ancient medieval town at the base of the mysterious and epic fortress of Rocca Calascio. In this village all meals will be cooked for us here and this will be a good opportunity to taste local Abruzzo Cuisine and stroll through the old villages nearby. We will have direct access to the fortress and its breathtaking views and the opportunity to capture the vast mountainous scenery of The Emperors Field all within a 15 minutes drive.
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Day 4-5
We will then venture 2 hrs to the north face of Gran Sasso. Here this mountain peak at 3000 meters in height dominates its surrounds of green vegetation, rolling hills and ancient oak forest that during spring will be certainly prominent in green foliage. Plenty of photography opportunities, somewhat diverse to Emperors Field. Here we will be staying in warm and cosy private appartments on location and close by our restaurant will make all our delicious meals. In this area if time permits, and depending on weather conditions, we may have the opportunity to do some brief hiking into local forests, and a nearby waterfall. Mountain photography can offer light that is not only pleasing during sunrise and sunset, but even at midday, so there will be plenty of time to dedicate to being out on field. If we have some down time during the day this may be a good opportunity to explore the local villages and even do some 1 to 1 post production lessons.
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Day 6
Today after an early morning breakfast we will pack our luggage into our private vehicle and begin an early departure back to Rome. This trip will take us more than 2.5 hrs depending on whether you are leaving directly that day via the airport or into Rome City.
Price £1895
£300 non refundable deposit required to secure your place. Remaining balance will be due By the beginning of April 2024.
shared accomodation price
(Single suppliment £400 extra on to total price)
Not Included:
Flights ( To Rome Ciampino Preferably early morning arrival so we can make the most of the day)
Drinks (Alchohol)
Travel Insurance ( Mandatory we will require a copy of this for the trip)
Included:
5 Nights Accomodation
Breakfast
Packed Lunches
Evening Meal
All Transportation While In Italy in a private van
Tuition and Guidence by three experienced Photographers
Important Information
Pre Workshop: we highly recommend that prior to workshop commencement that you arrive at Rome the night before to avoid a late arrival in Rome and consequently late group departure on day 1. Our meeting point will be at a Hotel in Rome, so it is highly recommended that you book your stay here overnight. Follow the link below the page to the Borgo Palmieri Orto di Roma, that offer very cozy appartments and a delicous restaurant, or by request we can book it for you.
Travel Insurance: It is mandatory that you obtain travel insurance for this trip, and evidence of the insurance must be provided.
Physical Activity Level: The workshop does involve some low/medium level hiking on some occasions. We do ask the the right hiking equipment ie, suitable footwear, backpack for camera gear, and thermal wear, be taken with you. Luggage advice will be provided prior to commencement on group chats