Our photo tour of Puglia is for adventurers looking for something different and exciting.  Located on the heel of the boot along the Adriatic Sea, the Puglia region remains largely undiscovered and holds a rawness and authentic experience for photographers. 

Instructor: American Master Photographer Drake Busath 

Host and guide: Travel Designer and Local Guide Mauro Riva

Partners are welcome!  The warm climate, the delicious foods and fascinating history of this region make it a rich experience whether you're photographing or not.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to acclimate to the time zone and enjoy the historic city of Bari at your leisure.

Here are some hotel recommendations for your pro-workshop nights:

Hotel Oriente Bari - 4 star

Hotel Boston - 3 star

Grande Albergo delle Nazioni - 5 star

Meet us in Bari Centrale railway station and transfer by train to Lecce.

Check in for three nights to our 4 star hotel in the historic center. 

Explore the town with a local guide, workshop some new techniques and enjoy a welcome dinner in this beautiful town.

Explore the fishing village of Gallipoli and the extended Salento coast with its unique beaches. 

Overnight: Palazzo Zimara

Transfer north to the Valle d'Itria. Check in for 4 nights to a beautifully restored private Masseria farmhouse.  Family run for 13 generations, you'll love your rooms in historic trulli.  

We'll explore the historic Valle 'Itria with its famous Trulli houses.  Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino and more.

Overnight: Masseria Aprile / Locorotondo

Sunrise on the Adriatic Coast and a visit to the seaside town of Polignano a Mare.

Visit fishermen in the tiny harbor of San Vito.

Picturesque harbors and seaside piazzas.   We hope you like seafood!

Overnight: Masseria Aprile / Locorotondo

One more farm-fresh breakfast and a workshops wrap up, then we head to Bari for our farewells. 

Return to Bari airport by mid-day. .  

Book your departure flight after 3:00PM May 8th.  

Extend your stay with our Matera Extension ( 4 days/3 nights)

Extend your trip and join us in Matera in the neighboring region of Basilicata.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matera has been occupied for 9 centuries and provides a fertile ground for photographs. You may recognize it from moves like The Passion of Christ and the most recent James Bond film.  

Stay in a 4 star "cave" hotel in the historic center of town. 

Overnight: Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita