Amalfi Coast / Photo Tour & Workshop
April 12-18, 2024
7 days / 6 nights / 5-10 guests
$4900
Learn to make masterpieces with your iPhone along the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast. Escape and regain your sanity while drinking in historic gardens, villages (both famous and unknown) and stunning seascapes.
And yes! Your partner will love it too… photographer or not!
Ravello is our headquarters, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Overlooking the Amalfi Coast from 1,000 feet above tiny Ravello is blessed with lush gardens, quiet lanes and commanding views. Our 4-star hotel is steps from the piazza. From there its easy day trips to historic Amalfi, and Drake’s favorite village Atrani.
On our way we’ll visit Pompeii and spend 2 nights in seaside Positano. We can’t think of a better get-away for photographers and their partners.
Amalfi Coast Tour Itinerary
Arrive early to acclimate
If possible, arrive to Naples (or Rome) 2-3 days early and allow some time to acclimate.
Optional ROME extension tour – Allow our own Gabriele Angelini show you around his beloved city, experiencing it like a local. Contact us for extension details and a suggested hotel in Rome.
Rome to Naples – We will assist with train tickets for those visiting Rome before the workshop. We can meet for a direct train Rome-Naples leaving mid-day.
Workshop Leader
Drake Busath is the originator of Italy Workshops. Having lived here, he speaks Italian and has guided hundreds of photographers of every skill level to favorite regions all over Italy.
Drake will share what he’s learned over 35 years photographing Italy and encourage you to identify and develop your own personal style while traveling. More about Drake
Tour Producer | Guide
Mauro Riva is a professional guide in Italy, native of the Dolomite mountains, north of Venice. He has designed this tour of Lake Como and surrounds especially for us and he will travel with us, sharing his favorite spots.
As a photographer himself, Mauro knows our need and how to get us to the right places in the best possible light.
Mauro will be sharing tips on iPhone Photography throughout the week.
Day 1 | Naples
2:00 Meet up in Naples at Hotel Piazza Bellini
Those coming from Rome can train together Rome-Naples departing at 12:00.
Walking tour though the chaotic and fascinating streets of Naples.
Welcome dinner at a classic Pizzeria Napolitano
Day 2-6 Ravello – Amalfi – Positano – Atrani.
Deep dive into the towns along the coast. Travel by van and boat to visit both the famous and some lesser know villages.
Meet some locals and learn something of the traditional cooking and wines of the region.
Ample free time to explore and photography beautiful ancient gardens of Ravello and the towns perched 1000 ft above the coastline.
Opportunity to hike one of the famous Path of the Gods trails down to the coast.
Three special group dinners are included along with hearty breakfast each day.
Day 7 | Wrap up and return to Naples
One last sunrise from our lofty perch, then enjoy a late breakfast and review of the week’s great images.
Check out and travel to Naples by coach. Say goodbye at the modern Naples train station about 2PM.
We can help you with train tickets to your departure airport.
All Skill Levels Are Welcome
Beginner and Intermediate Photographers
We enjoy helping you master those buttons and menus on your camera! Short, daily field lessons will tackle one technique at time. Further individual attention in the field helps you lock in the concepts.
Any camera is welcome (yes, even smartphones!).
Non-photographer partners are welcome to sit in on all discussions and participate at their own level of interest. (Beginners often make some of the best images we see!)
Advanced Photographers
As an advanced photographer you’ll be encouraged to:
- Build your portfolio, adding strong images every single day of the trip.
- Focus on style development, lighting and composition.
- Work in “concentrations” to produce a collection of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project.
You will return home with a body of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project that will express your personal style, as opposed to a random collection of travel photos.
Amalfi Coast Photo Tour Reviews
Amalfi Coast Photo Tour Dates
Amalfi Coast | April 12-18, 2024
Meet: Naples, Italy*
Depart: Naples, Italy
Tour Group Size: 6-12 guests
Price
$500 / Single room supplement
* We recommend arriving at least a day early to acclimate to the time change. Flying into Naples airport (NAP) is most convenient, or fly to Rome (FCO) and stay a few nights before taking a train to Naples (trains run hourly, about an hour ride).
Included:
Travel
All ground transportation beginning in Naples at our official meet-up hotel and ending at the Naples train station.
Daily excursions and ground transportation during the week, using private drivers and taxis.
Hotels
2 nights accommodations in Positano
4 nights accommodations, 4-star in the historic center of Ravello, Italy
Suites and balcony rooms may be available at extra cost, upon request.
Meals
Included are all breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 lunches.
Workshop
Workshop tuition is included in the tour price.
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Optional day-trip to Capri for those wanting to go. Estimated cost is $80/person
- Trip insurance (recommended)
Alumni discount:
$100 off per person having attended a previous Italy Workshops event 6 days or longer.
Payment Schedule
- A reservation fee of $500/person will hold your spot
- The balance of payment is due 120 days prior to your workshop/tour
Cancellation fee schedule
- Reservation fees are fully refundable for 10 days after booking
- After ten days, reservation fees are non-refundable but may be applied to a future workshop event.
- Cancellations less than 120 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 25% of the total workshop cost.
- Cancellations less than 60 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 50% of the total workshop cost.
- Cancellations less than 30 days prior to workshop incur a cancellation fee of 75% of the total workshop cost.
- No partial refunds will be given for unused portions of a workshop.
Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance to protect your investment. Here are two places to shop for a free quote online:
Hotel Rooms
We use hotels rated 3 or 4 stars, always with private bath. Rooms are assigned in order of reservations received, so early signup is recommended. Ask about premium rooms if you would like to upgrade for an additional supplement charge.
Single Private Room Supplements
Fees are based on double occupancy. Single supplement may be added for participants who wish to have a private room to themselves. Supplements vary depending on the hotels used. If you are traveling alone and wish to share a room with another participant, please let us know and we’ll do our best to match you with a roommate.
Photographic Release
Italy Workshops reserves the right to photograph and film its trips in entirety. Participants should be aware that images of them may be used for promotional purposes or joint marketing efforts with third parties, without remuneration.
Liability Release
You will be required to sign a liability release before the workshop / tour begins. This is a standard form required by all tours companies, releasing Italy Workshops of liability for injury or loss.
If a workshop gets cancelled
Italy Workshops reserves the right to cancel any trip for any reason whatsoever, including insufficient signup, logistical problems that may impede a workshop, hotel closures or acts of God.
Refund of all fees paid shall release Italy Workshops from any further liability. Italy Workshops is not responsible for any expenses incurred by workshop participants in preparing for a cancelled workshop. In the case of insufficient signup to make a workshop feasible, notice and refund will be sent 120 days prior to the workshop.