First Day
Seventh Day
Next stop, the beautiful town of Nafplion. Cameras in hands, for shooting one of the most romantic cities all over Greece ! We follow a dream trail to discover the medieval old town, the narrow cobblestone alleys end the neoclassical well-preserved mansions with the bougainvillea trees adorning their yards and balconies. We will take the scenic road to the Palamidi Castle, which proudly stands 216 m above sea level. In order to reach it, you have to climb all of its 999 steps carved into the rock. Do not worry, there is also a bus option... Anyway, the view from above is totally rewarding! The most photographed spot of Nafplio is Bourtzi, the Venetian small fortress standing on the rocky islet of Agioi Theodoroi.
Departure for Aegina island !
We will take the boat from the port of Piraeus. After arrival on the island, we explore the old center. In the aftrenoon, we will go to the beach for admiring the sun disappearing deep into the sea. According to the myth, its name derives from a nymph, daughter of the river god Asopos, whom Zeus fell in love with and took with him to the island! In the evening we will gather for our dinner in a traditional restaurant, where we can try fresh local sea food !
Even though the island is small, it boasts a great number of sights and natural beauties to shoot, highlight of which is the famous Aphea Temple. It forms in fact an equilateral triangle with the Parthenon and the Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, the so-called “holy triangle” of the antiquity. You will be among the lucky ones to complete all 3 corners of that holy triangle !
On the outskirts, we will find little charming villages, where we will stop for shooting rural images ! Next photo stop, the impressive Monastery of Agios Nektarios, one of the largest in the Balkans. On the opposite hill, we will visit Palea Hora, a byzantine site, that once had 365 churches ! 28 out of them, with exceptional wall paintings, are waiting for us to immortalize them by our cameras ! Your tripod will be your best friend inside the medieval churches with their frescoes, byzantine icons and old candles.
Fifth day
Fourth day
We will spend our last afternoon on Aegina island, shooting the route scenes and soak up the atmosphere of its picturesque harbor, before leaving again for Piraeus.
Free morning for shopping and wandering. Do not forget do give us your best photos. In the afternoon we ’ll have the vernissage of your pictures and a light cocktail.
Transfer to the airport and departure.
Eighth Day
Sixth day
Athens is waiting for us to explore 4.000 years of activity. Syntagma square with the change of guard, neo-classical buildings and above all Lykavittos Hill, the highest peak in Athens, at 300 meters (908 feet) above sea level, very popular with tourists due to its 360-degree views of the town. Panoramic mode of your camera is a must there! On clear days we can even see the ships in Piraeus harbor and some of the offshore islands in the Saronic Gulf.
Third day
Monastiraki, Plaka
Monastiraki, this traditional market has a festive atmosphere. Permanent antique and collectables shops are open all week, while the small streets fill with vendors selling jewellery, handicrafts and bric-a-brac. Ideal for photographing street scenes and city architecture, where two sets of digital cards is the minimum !
Before dinner we will have a meeting, to discuss the program and the details of the excursion. After dinner we can make our first night photo walk !
Acropolis by night !
Second day
Visit to the Acropolis monument, one of the seven miracles of the ancient world. Next to it, the spectacular Acropolis Museum, with an exhibition space of over 14.000 square meters, offers an astonishing view, as its last floor has the direction of the monument.
Anafiotika is the cluster of small houses built on the slopes of the Acropolis above Plaka neighborhood. It's like being on a Greek Island in the center of the capital! Be prepared for unique photo shoots, if you like hanging out watching people, many cats, and old stone houses. Whether you like hanging out shopping, eating, or wandering around, Plaka is a great area to be in or near.
The Stadium
The Panathenaic Stadium, initially hosted in 330-329 BC the athletic competitions of "Panathinea", the greatest festivities in ancient Athens. In 1896 AD hosted the first Olympic Games, rebuilt with marble from Mt Penteli, the same kind that was used 2,400 years before, for the construction of the Parthenon on the Acropolis. Do not forget your wide angle lens !
After arrival at the airport of Athens, we will be transferred to our hotel, in the center of the capital.
In the evening, our bus will take us to Cape Sounion, where we will shoot the magical sunset on the Aegean Sea, through the famous and spectacular ancient temple of Poseidon, the God of the Sea ! Known as one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world, it will give you the opportunity to try different photographic techniques using tripod, long exposure and silhouette mode !
On our way back, we will stop at the Corinth Canal that separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, thus effectively making the former peninsula an island. Breathtaking views and amazing pictures guaranteed !