Ok, this is my last workshop announcement for awhile <wink> , thank you all for your patience as I posted my 2021 tour schedule. Lots of exciting new locations along with some of my old faves. I also slipped in a few new workshops for 2022 that are listed on my workshop page-be sure to check them out, they are all listed in date order. If there is a workshop that has sold out and you wanted to attend, I highly suggest getting on that wait list as you just never know…
Come join me for an 8 day photo tour of the Italian Dolomites. Autumn is a great time to visit this captivating location as the scenes explode with rich color. During this tour we will visit the Drei Zinnen, Lago di Braies, Alpi di Siusi, Langkofel, Lago Imides, the St. Johann Church, Passo Rolle, Cinque Torri and many more – including some hidden gems! We will stay in wonderful hotels where we can relax between our photography sessions. The physical difficulty level is listed as easy. There are a couple of mild hikes but most locations are near the road.
Day 1:
My guides and I will pick you up at the Munich Airport (MUC) no later than 12:00noon. Our four hour drive to the Dolomites will have us driving through three countries. We will arrive at our first hotel, in the charming village of Cortina. This will be our home for the first 2 nights.
From here we will hike for about 30 minutes to our first sunset location. This location offers an incredible view over the Drei Zinnen. We then do a quick dinner at a local pizzeria before heading up the mountain to shoot the night sky if the skies are clear.
Day 2:
We get up early and drive to the amazing Lago di Braies. This calm and easy to reach lake is a must for everyone visiting the Dolomites. After an early morning photo shoot we’ll head back to our hotel for breakfast. During the day we will go for a driving tour. For sunset we will either shoot at Lago Limedes or Cinque Torri. The conditions will decide.
Day 3-4:
Passo Giau is our sunrise spot. An amazing mountain pass with incredible views. Now it’s time to move to the area around Passo Rolle. In this area we have views of one of the most impressive walls in Europe. This is also one of the few places where we can combine a river with the mountains. We will stay in this valley for sunset and hopefully the night sky.
Day 5-6:
Sunrise will take place at a small lake with amazing reflections. After which we will move towards Ortisei, our basecamp for the last 2 nights. We will make a stop at Lago Castrozza, a green lake surrounded by sharp mountains.
Our hotel in Ortisei is a luxurious spa hotel, with swimming pool and everything we need to stay comfortable. Sunset will take place at Alpe di Siusi, easily one of the most stunning mountain locations in the world.
Day 7:
During sunrise we return to the plateau of Alpi di Siusi, which is the largest high altitiude Alpine meadow in Europe and considered by many as one of the best sunrise locations in the Alps. The morning often provides a thin layer of fog on the meadows, which is of course incredible for photography. After sunrise we continue towards the village of Santa Magdalena, where the famous St. Johann church is waiting for us with the impressive Odle mountains rising 3000 meters behind it.
Day 8:
After breakfast it is time to drive everyone to the Munich Airport (MUC).
Included
· Professional photo guides
· All group transfers and transportation during the workshop.
· Accommodations
Not Included
· International flights
· Travel insurance
· All Meals and beverages.
Cost: US$5450 per person (double occupancy)
Single supplement cost US$900.
Participants: 10
Deposit Info:
A $2000.00 deposit is required to hold your spot for this tour. All final payments should be made via check made out to "Denise Ippolito LLC". Wire transfers accepted from overseas participants and participant is responsible for all transaction fees on both sides. All tour deposits are non -refundable, please check your schedule closely before making your deposit. Credit cards will only be accepted for deposit payment only. All other payments must be made by check or wire transfer.
Final payment due by November 15th, 2020.
Trip insurance is highly recommended for all trips. A detailed file will be sent to all participants once we get our entire group together. Please do not purchase airfare until I let you know that the trip is a go.
*Itinerary is subject to change due to local conditions and weather. All images supplied to me by my guides. I have not been to the Dolomites but I have worked with these professional guides before and they are both multi-award winning photographers as well as top notch guides.