
A five-night photography workshop capturing the golden autumn landscapes of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia, led by resident photographer Cymon Taylor.
Join this small-group photography tour based at the beautifully positioned Hotel Casanova in San Quirico d'Orcia, right in the heart of Tuscany's iconic Val d'Orcia. Photograph cypress-lined roads, hilltop chapels, medieval towns and misty valleys in September's golden light, with dedicated 1-2-1 tuition from Cymon Taylor, a British photographer who has lived in Tuscany for over two decades. With a maximum of just three participants, this immersive workshop offers plenty of personal guidance across one of Europe's most photogenic landscapes.
Day 1: Pisa International Airport – San Quirico d'Orcia Your tour leader collects you at 11:30am outside arrivals at Pisa International Airport. Transfer to the hotel in San Quirico d'Orcia, check-in, then head out for a sunset shoot nearby. Dinner at the hotel. Days 2-5: Pre-sunrise shoots every morning, followed by breakfast at the hotel, then out on location for the rest of the day until sunset. Explore Val d'Orcia's iconic sites: cypress-lined roads, hilltop chapels, medieval towns and vineyards. Meals at the hotel restaurant and local restaurants in town. Day 6: Early check-out (7am), transfer to Pisa Airport arriving by 10am for the flight home.
Five nights at Hotel Casanova (double en-suite room, no single occupancy fee), breakfast, dedicated 1-2-1 photography tuition, collection/drop-off at Pisa Airport, transport in a modern minibus/car, church entry fees, toll road charges.
All meals and drinks other than breakfast, use of the hotel's indoor spa (€30/day), flights, travel and camera insurance.