Monday 27th October - Thursday 30th October, 2025

Once you have paid the initial 20% deposit, you can then pay the remaining balance in monthly instalments.

Please get in touch with us to discuss your tailored payment plan.

Deposit of £690.00 to secure your place then 12 x monthly payments of just £230.00.

Throughout this tour we will explore both Bologna and the surrounding areas. We will head over to Dozza a small and picturesque village known for its charming medieval architecture, the Rocca Sforzesca (Sforza Castle), and its unique outdoor art project known as the "Biennale del Muro Dipinto" (Biennial of the Painted Wall). We will visit The Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca, an important religious site located on Colle della Guardia, a hill just outside Bologna, Italy. While a road now leads up to the sanctuary, a portico, known as the "Portico di San Luca," is a unique architectural feature that connects the sanctuary on the hill to the city below. The portico has 666 arches and provides a covered walkway for pilgrims and visitors making their way to the sanctuary. From the hill, there are panoramic views of the city of Bologna and the surrounding countryside, offering a picturesque setting for the sanctuary.

We will then head out of Bologna and explore further afield. We will discover extremely photographic ravines and hills, and take some time to explore small medieval villages, historic abbeys along with impressive castles. Places we may visit include Abbazia di Monteveglio, Castello di Serravalle and Rocca di Vignola. Tours are available if the group would like. Another unique place nearby Bologna is Rocchetta Mattei. Mr Mattei was an eccentric man who built an even more eccentric castle and it is possible to visit and take a tour.

We also have the option to explore the Modena province where there are both beautiful landscapes to capture as well as charming urban environments. The city of Modena is the provincial capital and is famous for its historical and cultural heritage. It is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the UNESCO-listed Modena Cathedral, Ghirlandina Tower, and Piazza Grande. Modena province is part of the Motor Valley, an area known for its association with luxury and sports car manufacturers as well as being the birthplace of Enzo Ferrari. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, and Pagani all have their headquarters or manufacturing facilities in or near Modena.

We can also explore Castelvetro di Modena, a charming town situated on the hills of Modena, offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside. The town is known for its picturesque landscapes and vineyards. The historic centre features narrow streets, stone buildings, and a medieval castle, which is a prominent landmark. The Rocca (castle) of Castelvetro is a significant historical site. It dates back to the 10th century and has undergone various renovations over the centuries. Castelvetro di Modena is part of the region known for producing traditional balsamic vinegar. The town is surrounded by vineyards, and the local balsamic vinegar is highly regarded for its quality and authenticity.

Francesco Fanti is a landscape photographer by vocation and has always been a lover of travel around the world. His journey into photography began somewhat serendipitously but gradually became the career he had always dreamed of. Traveling the world, encountering diverse cultures, and immortalising special moments to share with others have been his driving passions.

As a native digital photographer with a keen eye for colour, Francesco meticulously crafts his shots from selecting the location and subject to editing, culminating in the final expression of photography: print.

Alongside his travels, Francesco also dedicates himself to teaching naturalistic photography, imparting not only the fundamentals of photography but also fostering a deep love and respect for the world around us.

Francesco knows the Bologna region exceptionally well and is extremely passionate about this beautiful part of Italy.

www.francescofanti.com

Learn and practice the essentials of travel and landscape photography in the company of an experienced and local photographer.

Gain confidence with different camera settings, techniques and terminology, learn the core essentials of composition and working with natural light, explore different photography styles including travel, landscape and street photography.

Explore historic towns and cities, stunning vineyards, castles and more.

Explore beautiful and charming photography locations across Bologna and surrounding towns and provinces.

Stay in a luxury hotel in Bologna.

Breakfast included each morning.

Lunch allowance of 20 Euros p/p each day.

Dinner allowance of 35 Euros p/p each day.

Luxury, private transport to all photography locations.

Airport transfers at the start and end of the tour.

Experiment using equipment, such as filters and tripods from our photography partners.

Discounts from our corporate and photography partners.

2 x A4 prints of your favourite images on return to the UK.

Group size of just 4 people plus two tour leaders.

Flights to Bologna (see travel details section for further information on travel arrangements).

Personal travel insurance.

Equipment insurance.

Alcoholic drinks.

Personal spending money.

**Please ensure that you have the appropriate travel insurance in place at time of booking in order to cover yourselves in the hopefully unlikely circumstance that you find yourself unable to attend the holiday.

Camera Equipment:

DSLR, Mirrorless camera or point and shoot camera, ideally with a choice of lenses. We suggest at least a 24-70mm or equivalent and if you have one a 16-35mm and/or 70-200mm. Prime lenses are always a nice option for travel and street photography.

A lightweight, travel tripod.

Filters if you have them such as polariser and ND filters. We always recommended a UV filter for lenses too, mostly for lens protection.

Fully charged camera batteries and plenty of SD cards. Plus cables.

Other accessories such as: Shutter release cable for your camera, rain cover, decent camera strap.

A decent camera rucksack is recommended.

Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss your equipment if you are unsure. We can always try to help you out with some of the photography equipment should you need it.

Outdoor Clothing:

Waterproofs.

Comfortable clothing appropriate for travel and long days out in both towns / cities as well as the countryside.

Comfortable trainers or walking boots (or both).

Please get in touch prior to booking to discuss if unsure.

We will send out a full detailed kit list and information pack nearer the time.

Bologna and it's surrounding towns and villages are beautiful places to explore with a host of incredible photographic opportunities. We will explore as many as we can during this photography tour. We will also explore some stunning countryside including vineyards, of which there are plenty in this region. If interested, we can also include museum visits.

Some of the main locations include:

Bologna including Piazza Maggiore, Basilica di San Petronio, Palazzo Comunale and the Sanctuary of the Madonna di San Luca.

Dozza, Rocca Sforzesca (Sforza Castle), Moderna, Modena Cathedral, Ghirlandina Tower, and Piazza Grande, Castelvetro di Modena, Rocca (castle) of Castelvetro.

This tour is ideally suited to those with an interest in travel, street and landscape photography.

Arrive from 12pm

Airport transfers included. Please let us know your expected arrival time so these can be organised.

4pm - After checking in to the hotel and freshening up, we will head out for our first explore of Bologna.

7pm - Dinner in Bologna.

This is a rough outline and is subject to people’s flight times and expected arrival times.

5am - Early morning explore of Bologna to avoid the crowds (optional).

8am - Hotel breakfast (included).

9:30am - Morning exploring Bologna further.

12pm - Lunch.

1pm - Head to Dozza and other nearby towns and villages.

7pm - Dinner and sunset in Dozza.

9pm - Head back to Bologna.

Today will be a day exploring a variety of locations such as small towns and villages, castles and abbeys along with picturesque ravines, hills and vineyards.

8am - Hotel breakfast (included).

9am - Set off to explore countryside locations.

1pm - Lunch.

2pm - Further photography locations including small medieval villages, castles and abbeys.

7pm - Dinner back in Bologna.

5am - Early morning explore of Bologna to avoid the crowds (optional).

8am - Hotel breakfast (included).

9am - We will head to the Modena province including a visit to Modena city.

12pm - Lunch.

2pm - We will visit the small town of Castelvetro di Modena.

6pm - Arrive back in Bologna and head to the airport* or extend your holiday!

*Airport transfers included. Please let us know your flight time so we can book this for you.

The best way to reach Bologna is via air travel.

Ryanair has the widest choice of departures flying the two-and-a-half hour route from Bristol, Edinburgh, Stansted and Manchester.

London departures are offered by British Airways from Heathrow and easyJet from Gatwick.

You can also find connecting flights from other UK airports.

NB: Please do not book any travel to Bologna until you have confirmation all places on the tour have been sold. We will contact you once all places have been filled and provide you with suggested flight options.

The photography tuition on this tour is suitable for all abilities from beginner to more advanced photographers. We will cover the essentials of travel, landscape and street photography.

A basic understanding of your camera is recommended.

You can secure your place on this photography tour with just a 20% deposit (£690.00).

Closer to the time and once places have been filled we will send out our recommended flight times.

You should aim to arrive in Bologna for as close to 12pm as possible on the first day of the tour (Thursday).

The balance payment is due 12 weeks prior to the tour start date.

An email will be sent out 2 weeks prior to this reminding you of the balance payment date.

Yes, you can pay in instalments.

If paying in instalments, the final payment needs to be made 6 weeks prior to departure.

A tailored payment plan can also be arranged.

Whilst you don’t need any particular level of fitness for this tour, there will be a lot of walking on this trip, so a decent level of fitness, especially with walking is recommended.

We will ask you to confirm at the time of booking that you have the appropriate level of fitness to take part. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us to discuss.

Yes, we are! We have financial protection in place through an ABTA approved provider.

In fact, we are one of the only providers of photography tours and workshops here in the UK that financially protects their customers in line with the Package Travel Regulations 2018.

Here at The Photographic Adventure Company we are a luxury brand, running luxury photography tours and workshops. We don’t do things as cheap as possible, cut corners or give you the bare basics. Whilst we appreciate this isn’t for everyone, we hope you will see the benefits of what we offer. If you have an interest in photography and are looking to improve but still crave the luxury experience at the same time, perhaps we have a tour or workshop for you!

We believe that our tours and workshops are not like others on the market. So, how are we different?

The price you see includes everything you will need for the duration of the tour or workshop. This ranges from your private, double hotel bedroom, to meals and transport. There are no hidden costs with us. Any cost involved with your participation in the tour or workshop is covered by us.

On all of our tours and workshops, we stay in 4* or higher hotels where possible, often with extra facilities such as spa, health club, restaurants and bar all on site. All the hotels that we use have exceptionally high standards that align with our own. We don’t book you into just the nearest budget hotel - we make sure you are staying somewhere memorable.

On some of our flagship Motorsport photography workshops we include aspects such as VIP hospitality at the race circuit.

We believe we offer an exceptional level of customer service before, during and after any tour or workshop. We are always available and here to help no matter the issue. We are always fair, honest and genuine and we pride ourselves on our business etiquette and extremely high level of customer service.

We work with some incredible photographers from award winning to up-and-coming. We are proud to support a number of fantastic photographers and we believe each and every one of them brings something unique.

We have a fantastic relationship with a number of major photography brands and manufacturers. All our guests will receive access to and discounts on a variety of equipment.

Finally, as a registered Tour Operator, we ensure that we have the right level of consumer protection in place, in line with travel industry regulations. Surprisingly, the vast majority of photography workshops and tours on the market do not, leaving you potentially out of pocket or even stranded abroad should anything happen to that business before or during the trip.