INTRODUCTION
Come join us in this unforgettable photography tour down to the Italian region of medieval villages, hilltop fortresses, vine farms, and rolling hillsides with cypress trees. This is a great opportunity to capture the most fascinating locations in Tuscany from dawn to dusk.
 
LOCATION
Tuscany, Italy

DATE
October 12-18, 2022 (7 days)

GROUP SIZE
Usually 4-8 persons including the facilitator

ACCOMMODATION TYPE
Twin or triple accommodation

ACTIVITY DIFFICULTY
Easy 

SEASON
Autumn

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Necessary Covid-19 Vaccinations

BRIEF ITINERARY
October 12
-Arrival in Venice (those not joining the prior Dolomiti Photo Tour)
-Take a taxi to our hotel in Mestre
-Self check-in
-Meet up at the hotel in the afternoon 

October 13
-After breakfast, early morning drive to Tuscany
-Shoot sunset at Cipresso Valdorcia 

October 14
-Sunrise shoot at Podere Belbedere 
-Sunset shoot at Agriturismo Baccoleno

October 15
-Sunrise shoot at Chapel Vitaleta and Podere Belbedere
-Midday shoot around Val d' Orcia 
-Sunset shoot at San Quirico

October 16
-Another shooting day around Tuscany 

October 17
-Sunrise shoot in Val d' Orcia
-Depart for Mestre / Venice after breakfast 
-Check in at our hotel in Mestre

October 18
-Stay for Slovenia Photo Tour
-Take a taxi to the airport for your flight to your home country 

CAMERA EQUIPMENT TO BRING
1. Camera body
2. Lenses (ultra-wide, standard zoom, telephoto)
3. Sturdy tripod
4. Remote shutter / intervalometer
5. Filters (NDs, GNDs, CPL)
6. Extra batteries
7. Charger
8. Extra memory cards
9. Rain protector

PERSONAL STUFF TO BRING
1. Clothes good for 6 days
2. Underwear 
3. Socks
4. Bonnet
5. Ear muffs
6. Gloves
7. Neck warmer / scarf
8. Shades
9. Waterproof trekking shoes
10. Fleece
11. Down jacket
12. Windproof & waterproof jacket
13. Lip gloss
14. Leggings and pants
15. Passport
16. Outlet converter
17. Flashlight or headlamp
18. Portable back up drive
19. Toiletries
20. Personal medicines
21. Moisturizer

DISCLAIMER
We are not liable for any bodily injury or harm, accidents, property damage or loss as a result of, but not limited to: physical exertion for which the participant was not prepared for; travel by plane, boat, car and other modes of transportation; consumption of alcoholic beverages and local food intake; forces of nature such as winds, hurricanes, typhoons, flooding, landslide, avalanche, etc; heat exhaustion; photography equipment failure includes but is not limited to water damage, loss, and theft; civil unrest or terrorism; or the unavailability of medical services and medicines in remote areas and the quality thereof. We are also not liable for: expenses that are not specified as included in the fee. We reserve the right to make hotel and car arrangements and/or itinerary or route plan changes in order to improve the quality of the trip. 

FEE
-Php 94,999 or the equivalent in USD (regular fee)
-Php 84,999 or the equivalent in USD (if joining the Dolomiti Photo Tour)
-Php 84,999 or the equivalent in USD (if joining the Slovenia Photo Tour)
-Php 69,999 or the equivalent in USD (if joining both Dolomiti and Slovenia Photo Tours)

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
-twin accommodations for 6 nights / 7 days
-transportation service for 5 days during the photo tour
-breakfasts
-parking fees
 
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
-accommodations outside the tour date
-international and/or domestic flights 
-meals (lunch, dinner)
-visa fees
-personal and accidental expenses
-travel insurance 
-October 12 and 18 taxis (airport-hotel vice versa) if not joining Dolomiti and Slovenia Photo Tours

TRAVEL INSURANCE COMPANY
Malayan Insurance
https://www.malayanonline.com/travelmaster/stp1
 
ACCOMMODATION TYPE
-hotels or apartments (guests stay with twin or triple rooms) 

CAR TYPE
-SUVs or Vans

TO REGISTER
-50% down payment must be made upon registration.
-Balance must be settled 3 months before the first day of the trip.
-Registration must be done by filling up the ​registration form.  Scroll down to see the "REGISTER" button.
-A copy of proof of down payment and identification must be sent francisansingphotography@gmail.com.  

CANCELLATION
-Deposit / downpayment is non-refundable.
-If full payment is not received by the specified dates, we reserve the right to treat the reservation as cancelled and we can retain the downpayment. 
-If a booking is made within 3 months before the first day of the trip, a full amount must be settled upon registration. 
-50% of the balance paid will be returned if cancelling 30 days or more before the first day of the trip. No refund will be given if cancelling within 30 days before the first day of the trip. 
-All cancellations must be made by writing an email to the organizers.  

PAYMENT CHANNELS
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
9809-2077-33

Banco de Oro (BDO) 
Francis Eneria Ansing
008180116757

G-Cash
09177302505

Paymaya
09201233942 

Paypal
francisansingphotography@gmail.com

Via crypto (wallet address is available upon request)

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