TUSCANY PHOTO TOUR ITALY OCTOBER 2026 – Sold Out

Tuscany Photo Tour

The Lightstalker’s Tuscany photo tour combines the classic towns of Pisa and Siena and the incredibly  beautiful landscapes around the Val D’ Orcia.

Pisa

We initially kick off the Tuscany Photo Tour with an evening session in the city of Pisa where we’ll meet.  You’ll then be guided on an early dawn shoot around the incredible Piazza die Miracoli, (before the crowds arrive)  to capture the world heritage listed architecture which includes the leaning tower, the Duomo and the Romanesque Baptistery.

Siena

The home of the Palio di Siena, the wild horse race around the Piazza del campo, we’ll capture the massive cathedral a dusk and take to the streets for some “Italian” street photography.  Get lost in the lanes and alleyways sampling Gelato, Pizza or a glass fine Tuscan wine along the way .. it’s all here.

Volterra and San Gimignano

After feasting on and photographing the classic sights of the two cities you’ll drive south from Pisa to Pienza. We’ll make stops at the walled hilltop town of Volterra and San Gimignano, the town of the five towers famous for its medieval architecture. Some street photography and lunch.

Val D’orcia

 A total contrast to that of the previous days shooting the World Heritage listed Val D’orcia and nearby Renaissance town of Pienza offer some of the  most photogenic landscapes in Tuscany.

The photography here is unrivalled  for a pure, subtle mix of rolling hills, Tuscan villas, Cypress trees and soft light at dawn and dusk. Around every corner, over every hill is a composition waiting to be photographed.

By day you’ll explore and photograph the villages and  landscapes of this classic heart stirring region, all captured in glorious autumn light.

In the evenings you can enjoy the classic wines of the region at our self catering house and collectivly  create some dishes from the regional produce to enjoy together. Simple Tuscan flavours combining to bring an end to a great day of photography and exploration.

We’ll also photograph and explore the medieval towns  Montepulciano and Montelcino. Magical image making in one of the most photo rich parts of Europe. From the Val D’ orcia on our final day we return to Pisa via the Chianti region. Some handpicked photo locations along the way will bring to an end a great week of photography.

Tuscany Photo Tour Extra information

Start time 15:30 Grand Hotel Duomo in Pisa 5th October

End time 1500hrs – drop off point at Pisa Aiport on the 11th October. If you are staying additional nights the PISAMOVER aiport mono shuttle takes 6 minutes into the town centre.

Getting there  Easy jet offer good value flights to Pisa from Gatwick and other UK hubs as do other European budget airlines.

Accommodation – Pisa, 1 night at the Grand Hotel Duomo a classic hotel, a throw back to the 50s and 60s, guests have included Sophia Lauren and Fred Astaire. The hotel is adjacent to the Piazza dei Miracoli with a roof top terrace over looking the tower.

1 nights in the city of Siena at the Albergo Chiusarelli, a neo classical style hotel a short stroll from some classic sights.

Then 4 nights at the wonderful hill top Tuscan Agruturismo Cosona. Just outside Pienza this classic property is surrounded by breathtaking Tuscan countryside.

All accommodation is single occupancy with some shared facilities.

Essential equipment Camera, lenses (a 70-200mm is strongly recommended)  good quality tripod.

Due to limited space place in the van please limit your luggage to 1 camera bag and one medium suitcase or hold-all.

Non essential but recommended Polariser, neutral density graduated and straight neutral density filters would be useful. I use Lee ND filters both hard and soft.  A Laptop with Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop or other image editing software. Good quality waterproof camera bag.

What to expect

Photo Adventure 

This photo adventure includes an initial practical tutorial on basic shooting skills, use of camera gear and equipment on location.  This includes camera workflow, shooting in manual mode and reading histograms.

A photo adventure’s  main objective is guiding you to the best locations at the right time with suggestions on types of shot, general settings and composition advice. Participants should be familiar in the use of their cameras to get the best out of the locations, however help is always on hand  and advice freely given.

Participants will be invited to share 6 of their  final images  with Glen and their fellow participants for comment after the trip via a secure online link.

Weather

Even in early autumn the weather can be unpredictable with a few showers. It can still be pleasantly warm during the day with temperatures around 19 – 23 centigrade (69 – 74F) but evenings and early mornings can be cooler. It’s important that you are comfortable and you have adequate  outdoor clothing ( light rain jackets and outdoor lightweight trousers) lightweight trekking shoes or boots that are  waterproof are ideal.

Tuscany in October there can be some showers of rain around but it’s still pleasantly warm with average  highs of 22 C during the day and lows of 11C at night.

Locations 

In Tuscany there is some walking in villages and towns but these are moderate and pretty easy going. Many rural locations are by the roadside. Walking times around towns can be up to 45minutes – however  participation is optional at every location.

Fitness 

All ages above 18 years are welcome but a reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required, regardless of age in order to fully participate and appreciate a Lightstalker’s photo adventure or workshop.  If you have any doubts of your suitability for a specific trip please contact Glen directly.

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