After months of lockdowns and restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has hit hard our beautiful country, we are again getting ready to welcome travelers from many different countries.
These long months have changed a lot of things, but some have remained the way they used to be: our gorgeous landscapes, our inimitable art, our delicious food, but most of all our warm hospitality.
With travel restrictions still in place for many countries and fewer people wanting to travel, this is a great opportunity to start planning to enjoy all of the above without having to contend with huge throngs of tourists.
What is the Covid-19 situation in Italy?
At present, we are slowly but steadily coming out of our second wave of infections, which started in October 2020. In June 2021, activities in most regions have reopened, including bars, restaurants, and museums. About half of the country is in "white" status, which basically means very few restrictions remain and mostly concern large gatherings of people. The other half is "yellow", with more restrictions, but expected to turn "white" soon.
The coming of warmer and longer days will certainly do much to accelerate the improvement, like it did last year. However, this time we have one more weapon that we are confident will ensure there won't be a third wave as we approach the fall: vaccinations.
Our government is planning to fully vaccinate at least 70% of the population by the end of summer. All of the EU member states have vowed to do the same.
As of June 6th, more than 25 million Italians have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 13 million have received two. The total number of administered doses corresponds to 64% of the population. These vaccinations are starting to make a real impact, but the pace of vaccinations is increasing and we are now vaccinating more than half a million people per day. Click here to find more data about vaccinations.
Since May 16, visitors from the EU, UK, and Israel can visit Italy as long as they have a recent negative Covid test, with no quarantine requred.
On April 25, according to the New York Times, the president of the European Commission, the executive body of the European Union, declared that vaccinated US tourists will be able to visit Europe this summer.
What About Photo Tours?
While we can reasonably hope for a return to normality before the end of summer, there are still a lot of unknowns. As long as there is such uncertainty, it's difficult for me to plan long tours in the immediate future. In any case, feel free to browse this site and discover what's already planned.
My response to the current state of affairs is to be flexible and nimble.
What this means in practice is that I'm offering private, bespoke, short photo tours for singles and small groups.
If you love photography and are thinking of taking a vacation in Italy in the coming months, this might be right for you. Let’s say you are traveling to Italy and would like to include the Cinque Terre, Tuscany, Venice, Rome, the Dolomites or some other beautiful destinations in your itinerary. You want to be sure you will be taking home the best photographs of those locations, for your personal collection or to show your friends.
This is what you will get from me. I will bring you to the best spots at the best times and teach you how to get those amazing photos you’ve always dreamed of taking.
Depending on the location and the number of days you have, we will design together the best program that works with your schedule.
Here are some of the locations I have visited many times and that I consider myself an expert of, but I would be happy to accompany you elsewhere. I have traveled across all of my home country, so there will be hardly a place I don't know well.
Cinque Terre
Five colorful villages on a beautiful stretch of pristine coastline. Ideal for a two-day tour. Options for hiking and boat excursions. Getting around by train or boat.
Tuscany
Medieval towns, enchanted landscapes, stunning works of art. Truly the heart of Italy. Ideal for one day or more. Getting around by car. Very accessible.
The Dolomites
One of the most beautiful mountain ranges in the world. Tons of photo opportunities in a limited area. Green meadows in Spring and Summer, foliage in the Fall, snow in WInter. Very accessible. Ideal for two days or more.
Venice
Venice is a city with many well-known photo spots, but you should let me take you to some of its secret ones. Ideal for one day or more. Very accessible if you enjoy long walks.
Rome
All the roads lead to Rome, they say, and a visit to Italy wouldn't be complete with it. A photo tour of Rome could keep you busy for a week, but even one or two days will make you want come back for more.
Milan
Once considered a dreary industrial town, it actually has a lot to offer, especially if you enjoy modern architecture and always fashionable people. Ideal for a one or two day tour and very accessible.
Your Safety
Ensuring that my guests are safe at all times is of primary importance to me, with respect to Covid-19 or any other risks.
This means strictly following all the rules imposed by the government, including the wearing of face masks when required and whenever we cannot maintain a sufficient distance between members of the group, proper hand sanitation and frequent temperature checks.
In order to join one of my tours, proof of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination or a recent negative test is required.
I offer a 100% Money Back Guarantee on private tours. If for any reason you weren’t satisfied with my skills as a tour leader, I will refund 100% of my fees, as long as you provide a motivation and do it within 30 days from the end of the tour.
Interested? Use the form below or email me. I will get back to you as soon as possible with some proposals and we'll discuss them together.
What People Say
