Activity Holidays in Italy

Italy is a boot-shaped peninsula of beautiful rolling hills and vineyards dotted with romantic walled villages, aromatic pine forests and stunningly beautiful lakes, magical coastlines and addictively aesthetic cities – it’s ready-made for a photography holiday.

Whether you don’t know you shutter speeds from your apertures, or you’re looking for an off-grid adventure to refresh your expertise, there’s a photography holiday in Italy to suit you, and with local guides absolutely passionate about the work and their area, you’re sure to come away with treasured memories that are captured forever.

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  • Photography Holiday in Umbria

    7 days Italy

    Learn the art of photography on this adventurous photography holiday in Orvieto in Umbria that promises not just a photo..

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    4 days Italy

    Learn the art of photography on this adventurous photography weekend in Orvieto in Umbria that promises not just a photo..

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  • Best Places to Visit

    Tuscany

    With rolling hills & iconic cities, the only issue you'll have is deciding where to start in this id

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    Tuscany

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    Puglia

    The sunny, whitewashed heel of the boot, is home to an abundance of amazing beaches and hidden gems.

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    Puglia

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    Rome

    Rome needs no introduction. Charismatic, charming and captivating, from its history to vibrant stree

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    Rome

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    Verona

    Made famous by Romeo & Juliet, Verona itself is an open-air museum with many hidden paths.

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    Verona

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    Sorrento

    Nestled in the historic Bay of Naples, it’s the perfect base for exploring the picturesque Amalfi

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    Sorrento

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    Naples

    Naples is all about the raw & the spontaneous, it bubbles with volcanic drama and infectious energy.

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    Naples

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    Umbria

    A lush green paradise, landlocked Umbria is a magical region of truly authentic Italy.

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    Umbria

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    Lake Garda

    Enjoy its glistening waters, from quaint harbor towns in the south, to dramatic mountains in the nor

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    Lake Garda

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    Sicily

    One of Europe's most seductive destinations, Sicily sits at the heart of the Mediterranean and deliv

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    Sicily

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    Venice

    A truly unique, magical city, born out of a marble palace on a lagoon, and developing into a stunnin

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    Venice

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    Our Destinations In Italy

    Photography Adventures in Italy

    Photography in Italy is an activity ready-made for a country that truly rewards you for getting far off the beaten track, and into its stunning wilderness.

    There are opportunities everywhere you look, from the incredible beauty and poise of Florence or Siena, the stunning rolling hills and medieval villages of Tuscany, the otherworldly spiritual atmosphere of Assissi, to the offbeat trails and forests of Umbria.

    A photography expedition in Italy can be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a chance to either hone your skills or capture that ultimate image you’ve been dreaming about. With local guides who know their way around a camera as well as they do around the landscape, you’re in for a trip that will guarantee great results and a fabulous experience.

    Where to experience photography trips in Italy

    As has already been mentioned, Italy is a country with a huge variety of landscapes. Head to Tuscany for famous cities of narrow winding alleyways, impressive piazzas and magnificent cathedrals, or get a little further off the beaten track and head for the quiet rural hillsides of Umbria.

    So whether you want to simply enjoy the Tuscan lifestyle in Siena and Florence, or whether you’d rather explore the Tuscan or Umbrian countryside and the characterful towns and villages to be found there, with Not In The Guidebooks, we can help you find the very best photography experiences.

    Who are our Italian photography holiday guests?

    Experienced photographers, people who are picking up a proper camera for the first time, all our experienced are geared towards your level and are, in fact, tailored exactly to what you want to get out of your trip.

    Suitable for those who want to strike out to areas rarely visited by anyone, on an expedition that takes you to those authentic, traditional towns and villages, or if you want to discover the cities of Florence, Siena or Assissi form totally unique perspectives, with us we can guarantee you’ll find exactly the experience you were dreaming of.

    Why choose Not In The Guide Books?

    We’re passionate about helping people find the most amazing experiences on their travels, through meeting local people, exploring new places, and discovering alternative activities that make holidays special. We do this by carefully selecting partners in countries around the world who are experts in their local area, sourcing interesting people who can guide you through immersive experiences.

    Our local partners in Italy know how to show people the very best of their home. Choosing a Not In The Guide Books holiday in Italy means you don’t have to choose between a city break or an activity-filled holiday, you can get the best of both worlds with a unique trip.

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