Venice & Slovenia
Capture the Magic: A Private 7-Day Photography Tour & Workshop in Venice & Slovenia
Join us for an exclusive 7-day private photography tour and workshop designed for photographers of all levels—beginners, amateurs, and professionals. This immersive experience will take you through the enchanting streets of Venice and the breathtaking landscapes of Slovenia, allowing you to refine your skills while capturing stunning images in some of Europe's most photogenic locations.
Venice: A Timeless Masterpiece
Your journey begins in Venice, the floating city of dreams. With expert guidance, you’ll photograph its most iconic locations, including:
Piazza San Marco – Capture its grandeur at sunrise and after dark.
Canal Grande & Romantic Canals – Perfect compositions of gondolas gliding through the water.
Charming Bridges & Narrow Alleys – Discover intimate, crowd-free locations for atmospheric shots.
You’ll have the opportunity to shoot both at sunrise and at sunset, mastering long-exposure, ICM, and low-light techniques, while experiencing the true essence of old Venice—away from the crowds.
Slovenia: A Fairytale Landscape
The adventure continues in Slovenia, where Lake Bled serves as the centerpiece of your journey. Highlights include:
Lake Bled & Bled Island – Capture the island’s iconic church emerging from morning mist.
Historic Churches & Villages – Timeless architecture framed by dramatic scenery.
Triglav National Park – Breathtaking mountain landscapes, waterfalls, and reflections.
With hands-on coaching, daily reviews, and personalized feedback, this workshop ensures you leave with unforgettable images of the country gorgeous landscapes, and enhanced technical skills.
Limited spots available!
Book Your Photography One-Week Workshop on the available dates
or contact me to suggest your own time schedule!
Schedule
Day 1:
Arrival in Venice and First Photoshoot
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Meeting Point: Gather at the Venice train station, where our journey begins. From here, we’ll settle into our charming B&B, right in the heart of the city’s most picturesque neighborhoods.
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Afternoon Photoshoot:
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Capture the hidden gems of the local neighborhood—narrow canals, charming footbridges, and reflections dancing on the water.
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Sunset & Night Photography at Ponte dell’Accademia:
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From the Accademia Bridge, we’ll photograph the Grand Canal as it glows in the night beauty.
Day 2:
Sunrise Photoshoot at Piazza San Marco & Grand Canal
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Very early morning photo shoot to experience Venice at its most peaceful, before the crowds arrive: we'll stroll through the city’s enchanting calli (narrow streets) and squares, stopping briefly at the Rialto Bridge for stunning shots of the Grand Canal.
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We will arrive at Piazza San Marco just before sunrise to photograph St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the legendary gondolas moored along the waterfront.
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Then, we'll walk along the docks stopping at the Bridge of Sighs, to venture beyond the tourist paths to discover one of Venice’s last authentic neighborhoods, where we'll have a delicious local brunch.
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Here we'll practice street photography techniques, capturing candid moments of local life, charming storefronts, and daily Venetian rituals.
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Return to the B&B to have first a well deserved rest and then an instructive in depth portfolio review and post-production session with guidance on how to enhance your images for maximum impact.
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Dinner & Evening Relaxation – Exchange ideas and inspirations from the day’s shoot.
Day 3:
Burano’s Colors & Venice by Night
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Early Morning Breakfast & Grand Canal Boat Tour to experience Venice from the water, capture the stunning palaces, reflections, and gondolas gliding past.
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Connecting with the ferry to Burano – A Photographer’s Paradise, a dream for colors lovers with his vividly painted houses creating a surreal backdrop for stunning compositions, and bold eye-catching images.
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Return to Venice, Lunch & Rest
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Sunset & Night Photography to photograph Venice’s skyline from the opposite side of the Grand Canal, with panoramic views of both La Giudecca and the South Side of Venice, to fine-tune low-light photography techniques as we shoot the city’s twinkling lights and dreamy reflections on the water.
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Dinner and return to the B&B.
Day 4:
Farewell to Venice, Hello Slovenia!
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Early breakfast, check out, and drive to Slovenia for the next leg of our photo tour.
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Arrival in Bled – A fairy-tale town nestled beside an emerald lake.
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Check into our cozy B&B, light lunch a and brief rest before getting ready for an unforgettable adventure.
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Sunset and evening shoot at Lake Bled to capture the iconic Bled Island and the Church of the Assumption bathed in the magical evening light. Explore different compositions, reflections, and angles to create stunning postcard-worthy images.
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Dinner
Day 5:
Sunrise Photoshoot at Lake Bled, Lake Bohinj, and more
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Early Breakfast & Sunrise Shoot – Witness the first rays of light touching Lake Bled as mist dances over the water. We'll focus on capturing Bled Island and its legendary wishing bell in the soft morning glow.
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Drive to Lake Bohinj: A serene escape into Slovenia’s untouched nature. Frame the historic Church of St. John the Baptist against a backdrop of lush forests and towering peaks.
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Creative Forest Photography: Experiment with ICM (Intentional Camera Movement), multiple exposures, and traditional shooting techniques in the enchanting woodlands near Bohinj.
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Return to B&B for Lunch & a Short Rest to recharge before an exhilarating afternoon.
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Afternoon Shoot at Vintgar Gorge where we'll photograph the dramatic play of light and shadow as the turquoise Radovna River carves through the moss-covered canyon. Long exposure techniques will be perfect here!
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Return to B&B & Dinner, and portfolio reading of your best shots and insights from the previous days.
Day 6:
One Day Tour to Iconic Churches & Ljubljana’s Night Lights
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Early Breakfast & Check-out. Our journey continues with Slovenia’s most photogenic hilltop churches.
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Drive to Jamnik for Sunrise Photography. Photograph the breathtaking Church of St. Primoz, perched on a rolling hill with panoramic views of the valley below. Capture the ever-changing morning light as it bathes this hidden gem in golden hues.
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En Route Photo Stops. Frame the charming St. Mary’s Church in Kropa and stunning Slovenian landscapes along the way.
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Visit & Shoot the Church of Škofja Loka: A medieval treasure set amidst the town’s timeless streets.
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Drive to Ljubljana & Blue Hour Photography. After check-in, we’ll embark on a mesmerizing night shoot of the Dragon Bridge, the Old Town, and the beautifully lit streets of Slovenia’s charming capital.
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Dinner in Ljubljana to enjoy a delicious meal and discuss the art of night photography.
Day 7:
Portfolio Review and Farewell
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Breakfast & Portfolio Review. Receive personalized feedback on your best shots from the trip, refine your editing approach, and gain insights to elevate your photography.
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Check out and Final Goodbyes & Departures. You will leave with stunning images, new skills, and unforgettable memories.
PRICES AND DATES
Prices:
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From 1 participant only, booking for full exclusivity, to a group of 4 people Max.
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Totally private and exclusive tour: 6,530 Euros (only 1 person).
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Group from 1 to 4 people: 4,980 Euros per person.
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The amount indicated in the booking calendar, is the 30% downpayment of the full ticket, to be paid in order to reserve the tour. The 70% balance will have to be sent through a wire transfer to my bank account or via PayPal thirty days before the date of the tour. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, and PayPal.
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Strongly discounted for the photographers’ accompanying spouse, partner, or friend, who, in fact, will be paying only the 30% of the entire fee, to cover his or her hotel, meals, and transportation costs.
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Financially convenient for those photographers that, creating a group of 3 or 4 people traveling together will be granted a 30% discount on their own, individual fee.
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To be noted: Lodging is on very nice three star Hotels or Country houses "Agriturismi". For those wishing to be accommodated on four or five star Hotels or Country houses, there will be an extra fee to be determined on the client's demand before the booking is finalized.
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The same rational is valid for the meals: For those wishing to have one or more dinners in four or five star restaurants there will be an extra fee to be determined on the client's demand before the booking is finalized.
included:
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All transfers
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Lodging
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All meals mentioned
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Professional photographer
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Post-production editing
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Customizations
not included:
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Airfares
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Optional extra drinks
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Visas (if applicable)
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Extra activities
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Insurances
dates:
March 23rd-29th, 2026
October 19th - 25th, 2026
September, 2026
November 2nd - 8th, 2026
or suggest your own alternative week
book now
From € 4,980
What to bring:
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DSLR or Mirrorless camera, remote shutter release, extra batteries, memory cards, charger
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A wide angle lens, e.g. Nikkor 14-24 or Canon 17-40 for landscapes or architecture
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A middle-zoom lens such as a 24-70 mm for street photography, portraits, urban life, nature
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A telephoto zoom lens, 70-200 mm for shooting distant landscapes, street scenes, wildlife
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Possibly a polarizer and an ND filter
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A tripod, possibly with a strong head, able to support heavy lenses
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Waterproof camera protection in case of shooting at sea
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Casual clothes for dinners and lunches and photography workshops
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A portable computer for post-production and portfolio reading sessions
Policy
Cancellation and Refund Policy (based on the 30% advance payment):
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more than 6 months from the start date of the Workshop: 100% refund minus $250 service fee.
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3 months or more from the start date: 75% refund
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2 months or more from the start date: 50% refund
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less than 2 months from the start date: no refund
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Please note that these deadlines are valid for those booking the tours scheduled from October 2024 and on. For those booking tours before then, the times and deadlines of the cancellation policy will be proportionally and reasonable flexible according to the starting date of the chosen photography workshop.
If your booking is filled by another participant, the refund will be in full minus a $250 service charge, nonetheless we recommend having a Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance booking the tour.
We keep the right to cancel the tour before departure for reasons such as logistical problems, public or personal health issues, social turmoil, wars, climatic disasters, or any other circumstances which may determine the impossibility of the trip. Should this happen, we will promptly refund all trip payments received. Though, we will be not held responsible for any expenses sustained by tours members in preparing for the trip. Those include nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, visa or passport fees or other trip related expenses.
Rotgeri, Germany
15 stars for a photo tour to Venice and Slovenia Autumn 2024 I made a 8 days photo tour with Giulio to Venice and Slovenia. It was a tailor-made tour which he made regarding my wishes, preferences and my abilities. And his suggestion was perfect – as always! In Venice where we were the last days of October, we made very long days to avoid the crowd and to get so stunning photos. We saw the well-known places as well as several hidden gems. Five points for Venice! From Venice, he drove me safely to Slovenia where our basis was in Bled. Slovenia is enchanting – impressive nature, many small photogenic churches or chapels on hilltops, a friendly and young capital Ljubljana. Being there in November meant we saw foliage as well as foggy areas. So further five points for Slovenia. Giulio offered me a perfect tour regarding all my wishes. When I needed help, I got it. And most welcome was also his feedback to improve my abilities. So also, for Giulio Five stars. There was no place too far or too difficult to reach – Giulio made everything possible to make the trip unforgettable! And he was successful. I will never forget that tour and I’m sure we will continue this tour in one of the coming years. This tour was the best tour I ever made and I can only thank you, Giulio, for all your work, your enthusiasm and your support!
Alena, Sweden
What an amazing photo tour! I found Giulio via recommendations, I searched on his website and wrote to Giulio about availability and the tour's set up details. He immediately replied and asked about equipment and interest. We kept contact regarding details prior our photo tours. I was very satisfied with Giulio's commitment, excellent planning, services. It was an amazing tour. Giulio is an excellent, professional photographer and guide, providing safe, interesting, fun, an awesome tour! My boyfriend is an amateur photograph and wanted to immerse himself shoot in manual mode. Giulio was an exceptional teacher, sharing photography tips, shooting principles and for each shot he provided advice for positioning and settings. After the tour with Giulio, my boyfriend said: from now I will shoot in manual mode, I have learned so much from him. Giulio gave attention and patience to all tour's participant and was very helpful in pointing out different photo perspectives along with technical tips. I gave this tour to my boyfriend as a birthday gift, and he LOVED it. This is one of the best tours he has ever done. Thank you Giulio! This is an exceptional tour that we cannot recommend enough!
Robert, USA
What an unforgettable Photography workshop in Venice and Slovenia! Giulio’s seven-day photography workshop was truly exceptional. He meticulously planned it, to make sure we would be out shooting to take advantage of golden hour, blue hour, and even nocturnal shoots, so that we could capture Venice’s most iconic and charming locations as well as the fascinating Slovenia’s misty landscapes, typical churches, and beautiful lakes, always in their best light. It was very clear to me that Giulio really enjoys to share his twenty years’ experience in professional photography with his clients: In fact, he was always ready to provide useful advice on composition, long exposures, and even creative techniques, like ICM or the use of light in street-photography. Along the shooting hours, the portfolio reviews and the post-production sessions, which were invaluable, it was exactly his enthusiasm and his care for the participants of the tour, that made this trip to Venice and Slovenia very inspiring. So, I must say that, in my experience, and I took several similar tours in the past years, this workshop was more than just a photography tour: I felt engaged, challenged, and inspired to refine my skills. After seven days of beautiful walks through Venice maze and lush Slovenian sceneries, I went back home with a collection of images I am truly proud of. Whether you are a beginner, an amateur, or even an experienced photographer Giulio’s tour will surely elevate your craft... while having fun. Don’t miss it.