Many photographers call Bologna their favorite Italian city for its colorful architecture, miles of arcades covering bustling sidewalks.
It’s a place a photographer can escape mainstream tourism and be immersed in a vibrant and metropolitan town.
Bologna is also the place to savor famous delights of the Emilia Romagna region: prosciutto, parmigiano and balsamico.
Le Marche is a central Italian region known as "All of Italy in one" for its blend of stunning Adriatic beaches, rolling hills, and Apennine mountains.
This region offers a delightful mix of art cities like Urbino and Ascoli Piceno, medieval towns, rich history, unique cuisine (such as Verdicchio wine), and authentic, less-crowded experiences.
Partners are welcomed on this tour, designed as a relaxed holiday where culture and food meet photography.
Non-photographer partners are welcomed on this tour, designed as a relaxed holiday where culture and food meet photography.
Begin and end in Bologna and travel by private car. No more than 6 people in a 9-passenger van for your comfort.
9 nights / 10 days. 2 nights in Bologna, 2 nights in Urbino, 5 nights in a privately owned castle.
Included is breakfast each day, plus lunch or dinner each day, meals carefully chosen by Gabriele to represent authentic foods and wines from his native region. Wine and soft drinks are always included.
Wine, beer and soft drinks are always included with meals
Excursions, entrance fee, and any tips are all included
In the field and in the classroom, one-on-one guidance and inspiration by a world-class photographer to create your best images.
Please get travel insurance. You can purchase it when you book with us or choose your own insurer.
We recommend you arrive a day or two early to acclimate to the time zone.
You can fly directly into Bologna Int'l Airport (BLQ) just a 10 min taxi ride from the city center. Nearby Florence and Venice airports are also options, both just an hour or two away by train.
We’ll be happy to suggest hotels and travel tips for your pre and post workshop days.
This tour has a minimum group size of 6. If the minimum is not met 90 days before the departure date, the trip will be changed to a private tour or canceled and refunded, your choice. You will receive notification.
You can check the BOLOGNA & LE MARCHE PHOTO TOUR to see if the minimum has been met and who's going. Or you can inquire here.
Please consider waiting to book flights until the tour is confirmed.
Gabriele is an Italian photographer and publisher who makes his home in Imola, near Bologna. His passion for street photography is infectious and it’s a pure pleasure to shoot alongside him. The first thing you’ll notice is his big smile and his unbridled enthusiasm for every place we photograph.
Drake Busath
Drake founded Italy Workshops in 1999. He has lived in or visited Italy frequently over five decades. He speaks Italian and possesses a deep affection for the country . Hundreds of photographers have joined Drake on what he describes as a “personal Renaissance” in Tuscany, Umbria, Liguria, Venice, Como, Dolomites, Puglia, Amalfi and Sicily.
Overnight: Bologna Historic Center / Four Star
Overnight: Bologna Historic Center / Four Star
Overnight: Private Castle & Village / Four Star
Overnight: Private Castle & Village / Four Star
Overnight: Private Castle & Village / Four Star
"Working" picnic lunch on the patio
Overnight: Private Castle & Village / Four Star
Overnight: Private Castle & Village / Four Star
In Italy, eating well, or "mangiare bene," is essential to the travel experience. Each region boasts its own specialties, so we take the extra time to discover the best little trattorias where you can enjoy authentic local cuisine.
Dining family-style and asking for a variety of the chef's recommendations is a favorite way to share meals with our groups. Everyone gets to taste everything and enjoy as much as they like.
Of course, wine and soda are included with our meals.
Immersing yourself in a local region's culinary traditions enhances your photography, making it more informed and authentic.
