May 20, 2024 | Fly from USA to Milan

This day will be spent on the plane traveling to Italy.

May 21, 2024 | Milan

Arrive in Milan and transfer to our hotel.  Please plan on arriving in Milan before Noon if possible.  After check-in and a brief time to relax, we'll meet for our first photo shoot: an afternoon walk in Milan with Ugo showing us his hidden gems.  We'll find a nice spot for Blue Hour shots.  B/L/D

May 22 & 23, 2024 | Cinque Terre

After an early breakfast we’ll catch our train to The Cinque Terre!  The Cinque Terre is a collection of 5 main towns/villages that hug the coastline and are connected by milk run trains.  Over the next 2 days and nights we’ll shoot the best of Vernazza, Manarola, Corniglia, and more.  Blue Hour, sunrises, sunsets, street scenes, and landscapes are the order of the day.  B/L/D

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May 24 & 25, 2024 | Florence

Over the next 2 days and nights we’ll explore the best of Florence.  In Florence we’ll wander the narrow side streets, shoot the Duomo (Cathedral), visit awesome interiors of chapels, and work the Blue Hour from Piazza Michelangelo which overlooks Florence and the Duomo. Tickets to museums in Florence are NOT included in the tour.  B/L/D

May 26 & 27, 2024 | Venice

Our 2 days in Venice will be spent shooting the canal scenes, some local landscapes, Blue Hour, and more.  Ugo knows Venice like the back of his hand and will share his hidden gems with us so we come home with many unique images and classic shots that scream Venice.  B/L/D

The Dolomites

The Dolomites are a vast area (about 16,000 square kilometers or app. 6,200 square miles) comprising many mountain groups, valleys, meadows, and lakes.

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May 28, 2024

Morning: transfer from Venice to Cortina and hotel check-in.

Afternoon: tour of Lakes Misurina and Antorno and excursion to Tre Cime.  The latter requires a 1-hour hike that is along an easy unpaved road for the first part but climbs a bit near the end.  Doable for people who have no problems walking, but keep in mind we're at altitude (about 2,400m or app. 8,000 feet) so air is thinner and those who have breathing issues might find it difficult.  Stay in Cortina.  B/L/D

May 29, 2024

Today we'll visit locations such as Cinque Torri, Passo Falzarego, Lake Limides, Colle Santa Lucia, Passo Giau.  We may do a sunset shoot at Passo Giau, which will require walking up a small grassy hill (10-15 minutes).  Short walks on easy terrain might be required at some locations.  Stay in Cortina.  B/L/D

May 30, 2024

Morning: Transfer from Cortina to Val Gardena.  Visit Lake Dobbiaco and Lake Braies along the way.

Afternoon: excursion to Val di Funes and sunset shoot at Santa Maddalena.  Easy 10 min walk along a road to reach viewpoint.  Stay in Ortisei or Santa Cristina.  B/L/D

May 31, 2024

Morning: excursion to Alpe di Siusi and Lake Carezza. Visiting the Alpe will require some walking on roads or easy trails.  Afternoon: excursion to Seceda, IF the cableway is open.  Alternatively, excursions to Passo Sella, Passo Gardena and Val Badia.  Stay in Ortisei or Santa Cristina.  B/L/D

Please note that this is subject to change, depending on weather conditions.  The weather in the mountains is always unpredictable, so we'll have to be flexible and ready to change our itinerary at the last minute.

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June 1 & 2, 2024 | Lake Como

We will take the train to the Lake Como area.  Landscapes, lake scenes, and more await us here.  B/L/D

June 3, 2024 | Return home from Milan

Free time until your flight home.