Located in one of the most strategic and panoramic points in Italy on the border between Lazio, Umbria and Tuscany, “Tuscia” is a territory that is still largely uncontaminated and full of wonders.
The heart of the Etruscan civilization between the 8th and 3rd century BC, it takes its name from this advanced people that the Romans called Tusci or Etruscans, so they called Tuscia their land. The Etruscans built their cities on the tuff hills and on the banks of rivers and streams and developed numerous inventions and a refined artistic culture: ceramics and wine production are two activities that have remained unchanged over time.
In the Middle Ages and throughout the Renaissance, many of the most important Roman families (such as the Farnese, the Ruspoli, the Orsini) built fortresses, palaces and villas here, enriching this area with sites that still today evoke all the uncontaminated charm of this area outside the circuits of mass tourism.
Gabriele Angelini - Italian pro photographer and licensed guide
Sean McFarland - American landscape specialist photographer
This tour has a minimum group size of 4. You will receive a notification when the trip is confirmed.
You can check the 2026 TUSCIA TRIP PAGE to see if the minimum has been met and who's going. Or you can inquire here.
This tour has a minimum group size of 4. In the rare instance that the minimum is not met at least 90 days before the departure date you will be notified and offered a full refund or a private tour.
Please consider waiting to book flights until the tour is confirmed. (Or book refundable tickets)
You can always check here to see who's going. Or you can inquire here.
Secure your booking with a $500 deposit. The balance payment is due 120 days prior to your trip departure.
Ground travel
Begin and end in Rome and travel by private car
Accommodations
6 nights stay in beautiful private apartments in Viterbo
Dining
Included are all breakfasts plus 3 dinners carefully chosen by Gabriele to represent authentic foods and wines from the Tuscia region.
Airfare to Rome
Travel insurance
$100 off per person having attended a previous Italy Workshops event (6 days or longer)
Gabriele, Italian photographer and publisher from Imola, near Bologna, is known for his big smile, infectious passion for street photography, and deep knowledge of Italian photographic history.
Former photography instructor at the University of Bologna, he has worked for years as a photographer in Tuscany and knows the region intimately.
He enriches every journey with unique cultural insights, local connections, and a love for Italy’s traditions. Living in Emilia Romagna, the heart of classic Italian cuisine, he’s the perfect guide to pair unforgettable images with equally unforgettable food and wine.
Sean, a landscape specialist, is known for editing mastery in Adobe Lightroom and his unique ability to explain techniques in a cleary way.
In addition, Sean is chief broadcast engineer for a worldwide network. He also engineers audio-video systems for Major League Baseball
stadiums all over the U.S.
Sean, who joined our team in 2010, has guided and instructed many workshops in Italy and in the Southwest US.
You'll enjoy his dry humor and his genuine interest in helping guests improve.
View Sean's portfolio
June 1-3 (3 nights) Small Group or Private Tour
Yes, Rome has its world famous monuments, but it's also full of secrets, uncommon views... places familiar only to locals. The key to photographing Rome is being guided by Gabriele, a photographer who knows and truly loves the ancient city.
Highlights of our tour, away from tourists traps
Hidden corners of the city (arcades, cloisters, monuments)
Sunrise shooting of historical monuments
Unique views onto the "Foro Romano"
Blue hour with an overlook of the city
Night shooting in streets and piazzas without crowds
Possibility of a walk and shooting on Appia Antica (on request)
Flavors of Rome in local taverns and osterias
Mid-day free time
In the Roman countryside we'll visit the ruins of the Roman acqeducts, one of the iconic sites that for centuries has inspired painters, writers and poets.
Viterbo, the city of the Popes, is an excellent home base. From its medieval atmospheres of the San Pellegrino district, to the Papal Palace, to the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo.
We'll stay 5 nights in a charming 4-star B&B located in the historic center of Viterbo. This delightful accommodation will provide an excellent base for our adventures. You'll get to know this enchanting town, often referred to as the "city of the popes," with its vibrant markets and rich history. Explore the narrow, winding streets filled with medieval architecture, sample local delicacies, and immerse yourself in the unique culture that Viterbo has to offer. Each day will bring new discoveries in this captivating destination.
The Park also called " The Sacred Wood" is a unique Renaissance park (16th century) near Viterbo, famous for its bizarre grotesque peperino stone sculptures depicting mythological animals, deities, and monsters, carved directly into the rock and hidden among the vegetation.
Villa Lante, one of the greatest gardens in Italy, lies outside the medieval village of Bagnaia. It represents the perfect combination of nature and architecture, a magnificent example of an Italian garden, made up of terraces, ancient fountains, expertly maintained hedges, and statues from the 1500s.
Civita di Bagnoregio, a small village perched on a tuff rock appears like a mirage in the arid panorama of gullies and rocks eroded by atmospheric agents. It can be reached via a very long bridge which, once we cross the entrance arch, offers us all the magic of a village out of time.
A "ghost town" located on a tuff spur, abandoned since the 1930s due to the landslides and hearthquakes. Today it Thrives thanks to its surreal charm, preserving medieval ruins, the Orsini castle, amid quiet alleys and a unique atmosphere.
The castle of Vignanello, where the ancient Ruspoli family still resides today, an example of an Italian residence and garden, is the expression of that cultured and refined Renaissance culture which was able to build places of incomparable beauty and elegance.
Pitigliano, a medieval village in southern Tuscany, nominated among the "Most beautiful villages in Italy" was built on a volcanic tuff promontory. Known as the Little Jerusalem, it hosted a large Jewish community in the 15th century, and is surrounded by paths and the still passable Etruscan "vie cave", the ancient routes traveled by this still mysterious people.
Tuscania is a town on the edge of the Maremma, with a glorious Etruscan past still visible in the numerous sarcophagi that decorate churches and streets. Dominated by the hill where the complex of San Pietro dating back to the 10th century stands, a unique and intact ensemble in the history of Italian architecture.
A Renaissance masterpiece combining fortress and residence, designed by Vignola. It is famous for the pentagonal plan and majestic circular courtyard, with a spiral staircase, rich frescoes and Italian gardens.
In Italy, eating well, or "mangiare bene," is essential to the travel experience. Each region boasts its own specialties, so we take the extra time to discover the best little trattorias where you can enjoy authentic local cuisine.
Dining family-style and asking for a variety of the chef's recommendations is a favorite way to share meals with our groups. Everyone gets to taste everything and enjoy as much as they like.
Of course, wine and soda are included with our meals.
Immersing yourself in a local region's culinary traditions enhances your photography, making it more informed and authentic.
