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Southern Italy

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About the Expedition

With artistic treasures, picturesque small towns, and some of the most delicious food on the planet, Italy impresses even the most seasoned travelers.  Join Nikon and AFAR professional photographers Layne Kennedy and B.A. Van Sise for a small-group expedition across Italy's dynamic and off-the-beaten-path southern regions that includes photography mentoring and access to the latest Nikon equipment.


The expedition begins in Naples, the gateway to southern Italy, with its storied blend of cultures, sights, sounds, and flavors.  We continue to Castelmezzano, named one of the "prettiest villages in Italy," high above the Basento river and cradled by the jutting peaks of the Dolomiti Lucane. Next, we spend two days in Matera, a UNESCO World Heritage site with cave dwellings dating back to the Paleolithic period. Photography excursions include Alberobello for its famed trulli houses and the seaside town of Taranto. We'll spend the following two days in the city of Lecce, where the lavish architecture has acquired its own category: barocco leccese (Lecce baroque). We'll explore the towns of Ostuni and Polignano a Mare before reaching Bari in time for a harborside farewell dinner that includes sampling the local limoncello and seafood delicacies.


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The Itinerary

This 7-day, 6-night expedition covers Italy's dynamic southern regions. Beginning in Naples and ending in Bari, this expedition allows for diverse and exciting photography opportunities–from action-packed cityscapes to rustic landscapes, art, and more. Please note that all times are approximate. Itinerary details are subject to change.

Day 1 - February 26
Naples

4:00 pm: Arrive in Naples; check in to Hotel Napoli Mia

6:00 pm: Workshop introduction

7:30 pm: Group dinner

Day 2 - February 27
Castelmezzano & Matera

7:00 am: Breakfast

8:00 am: Leave for Castelmezzano to photograph this scenic village

1:00 pm: Arrive in Matera; check in to Hotel San Domenico al Piano

2:30 pm: Guided tour of Matera

4:00 pm: Free time with photographers to explore the city at sunset

Day 3 - February 28
Alberobello & Matera

8:00 am: Breakfast

10:00 am: Leave for Alberobello to photograph olive trees, landscapes,
and trulli

5:00 pm: Return to Matera; free time with photographers to explore the city

 

Day 4 - March 1
Taranto & Lecce

8:00 am: Breakfast

9:00 am: Leave for Taranto 

12:30 pm: Arrive in Lecce; check in to Grand Hotel di Lecce 

1:00 pm: Join the group for a traditional aperitivo with local specialties

2:00 pm: Free time with photographers to explore the city

Day 5 - March 2
Lecce

8:00 am: Breakfast

Free day to explore the city of Lecce with photographers




Day 6 - March 3
Ostuni, Polignano a Mare, Bari

7:00 am: Breakfast

8:00 am: Leave for Ostuni 

10:30 am: Leave for Polignano a Mare; free time for lunch and exploring

3:00 pm: Arrive in Bari; check in to Palace Hotel

3:30 pm: Free time to explore the city with photographers 

6:30 pm: Farewell group dinner

Day 7 - March 4
Bari

8:00 am: Breakfast
Depart for the airport to catch return flights home

Pricing Details

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 Land-Only Expedition Cost: $2,095 per person. Includes hotel accommodations (based on double occupancy), breakfast daily, two group dinners, English-speaking guides, private vehicle transportation, formal and informal photography instruction, and group review sessions. Does not include international airfare, insurance, entry visa (if needed), gratuities, and optional excursions. Single occupancy option available for an additional cost. Please note that travel insurance is required for all World in Focus expeditions.

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Meet Our Photographers

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Travel alongside these Nikon and AFAR professional photographers and get one-on-one mentorship, instruction, and tips to hone your travel photography skills.

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Layne Kennedy

Educated in fine art photography, Layne Kennedy is known for imagery that conveys a strong sense of place and that captures subjects as varied as pink dolphins in the Amazon River and Polar Inuit hunters traveling by dogsled. His work appears regularly in Smithsonian, LIFE, Audubon, Islands, Sports Illustrated, Terre Sauvage, Nature Conservancy, Newsweek, National Geographic Adventure, Outside, Outdoor Explorer, GEO, Forbes, Business Week, and other magazines.

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B.A. Van Sise

A frequent contributor to the Village Voice, Van Sise has been a staffer for Newsday and AOL CityGuide and frequently travels on assignment. His work has been featured in roughly 250 publications, including on the cover of the New York Times, PBS NewsHour, NPR, the Daily Mirror of London, New York Magazine, Time Out New York, and the Orlando Sun-Sentinel. It has also been exhibited at the Peabody Essex Museum, the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.


Available Nikon Equipment

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As part of this expedition, you'll get access to some of the latest Nikon equipment and gear.  Below is an example of some of the equipment that will be available on this trip.  Stay tuned for more updates!

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Nikon D7500 Camera

The Nikon D7500 is built for maximum performance with top tier image quality, blazing speed, flawless autofocus, 4K Ultra HD video and pro-grade creative tools—all in a comfortable, rugged design. 
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300MM F/3.5-6.3G ED VR LENS

This lens offers an expansive 16.7x zoom range and Nikon's VR image stabilization for blur-free handheld shooting. Capture everything, from wide-angle vistas and family portraits to telephoto close-ups.
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AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20MM F/4.5-5.6G VR LENS

To truly capture the sense of place, you need a lens wide enough for the scene. This ultra-wide-angle zoom lens is ideal for sprawling landscapes and cityscapes, architecture, interiors, or group photos.

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Double Occupancy
$2,095.00

Double occupancy accommodations for the duration of the expedition. (Solo travelers will be paired with a roommate.)

Single Occupancy
$2,400.00

Single occupancy accommodations for the duration of the expedition.

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