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2023 Photo Tours now ready for registration
Including Scotland, and Fall Colors in The English Lake District!
Join Us for 10 Days of Incredible Scenery
featuring one of the worlds most beautiful train rides - and a visit with the puffins!
Scotland Summer Photo Tour
July 12-21, 2023
$4295 pp, double occupancy, Single rooms available too!
Leisurely, small group, private coach travel for both photographers and their companions - No rushing, no big buses - just a wonderful experience!
Join us on this special private tour designed for those who love taking pictures and their partners who just want a wonderful vacation experience! We all had such a wonderful time last time that we can't wait to get back and we’re excited to be able to offer this again to you.
Unlike standard tours where you are headed from place to place and on a strict timetable, we have our own private coach and guide. That allows us the freedom and flexibility to adjust our travels to get the most out of every place we visit. Having a smaller coach also means that we can get to places others simply can't manage. No rushing, no big busses - just our group in a comfortable and relaxing journey filled with beautiful sights, wonderful photography and leisure time to enjoy and explore.
We've adjusted our itinerary and added days to cut down on the hotels movements so that we can pack less and relax more in some great locations.
Our Itinerary
Each day will have touring, free time and photography time. Though some minor adjustments may be made, here’s our planned itinerary for the week:
Day 1 • Wednesday 7/12 - We’ll meet in Edinburgh at our hotel after pick up from the airport. Should you wish to arrive early (and/or stay late) we'll let you know exactly when and where we will meet. First up will be a tour of Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh City. Then we’ll have a free evening to get settled in and prepare for the next full day. (Overnight in Edinburgh - Intercontinental The George Hotel)
Day 2 • Thursday 7/13 - After breakfast, we’ll head up to Oban on the western coast of Scotland. This beautiful coastal town is the gateway to the Islands of Iona, Mull and Staffa. There are some castles in the area that will deserve a visit! (Overnight in Oban - Best Western Muthu Queens Hotel)
Day 3 • Friday 7/14 - Today we will take the Ferry from Oban to Iona and then to the Isle of Staffa where we will get to visit with and photograph the amazing Puffins that spend the Summer on this uninhabited island. We'll be back in Oban in time for dinner. (Overnight in Oban - Best Western Muthu Queens Hotel))
Day 4 • Saturday 7/15 - From Oban, we head to the town of Fort William, home to Scotland's Highest Mountain, Ben Nevis. Our plan is a specail train trip on the Jacobite Steam Train from Fort William to Mallaig and back! This journey is described as one of the great train journeys in the world, and you may also reconize the train as the "Hogwarts Express" from the Harry Potter movies. (Overnight Fort William - Nevis Bank Inn & Browns Restaurant)
Day 5 • Sunday 7/16 - Today we ride from Fort William to the scenic area surrounding the entry to the Isle of Skye. We will visit some charming villages and sites along the way! (Overnight Portree - Portree or Tongadale Hotel)
Day 6 • Monday 7/17 - Todays' itinerary is a complete tour around the Isle of Skye, home to some of Scotland's most iconic landscapes. (Overnight Portree - Portree or Tongadale Hotel)
Day 7 • Tuesday 7/18 - We head south to the charming village of Pitlochry, and as always, explore the sights along the way! (Overnight Pitlochry - Rosemount Hotel)
Day 8 • Wednesday 7/19 - After a morning visit and tour at the famous, smallest traditional distillery in Scotland and arguably the most unique, we will make our way back to Edinburgh this afternoon. (Overnight Edinburgh - Intercontinental The George Hotel)
Day 9 • Thursday 7/20 - Today will be a full day for exploring Edinburgh! The Royal Mile, the Edinburgh Castle, sightseeing, shopping and food. A day to both explore and relax!(Overnight Edinburgh - Intercontinental The George Hotel)
Day 10 • Friday 7/21 - Morning airport transfers to get you back home - all after a wonderful visit the the beauty of Scotland!
Travel in Scotland during the Summer months has gotten more expensive since Covid, but we've managed to reserve first class hotels AND include our train ride from Fort William and the ferry trips to Staffa to photograph the puffins - all this for just $4295 per person, dbl occupancy!
Airfare and other meals are not included, but we will offer an airport pick-up and drop-off for those arriving and departing on the trip dates. If you wish to arrive early and/or stay late, our tour operator can help with hotel reservations!
The trip is limited to 20 (10 couples and/or mix of singles),
so reserve your spot soon!
For complete details and registration, click here to learn more!
Join Us for 10 Days of Beautiful Fall Colors - featuring The Lake District!
Autumn in England Photo Tour
October 17-26, 2023
$3695 pp, double occupancy, Single rooms available too - just add $850!
Each day will have touring, free time and photography time. Though some minor adjustments may be made, here’s our planned itinerary for the week:
Day 1 • Tuesday 10/17 - We’ll meet in London at our hotel after pick up from the airport. Should you wish to arrive early to spend some time exploring London and/or the surrounding area, we'll let you know exactly when and where we will meet. We can explore the area around our hotel and then have a free evening to get settled in and prepare for the next full day. (Overnight in London - Doubletree by Hilton London)
Day 2 • Wednesday 10/18 - After breakfast, we’ll take a tour of the sights around London and visit the iconic places - as we get closer, we will share all of the details and options! (Overnight in London - Doubletree by Hilton London)
Day 3 • Thursday 10/19 - We travel this morning from London to Stratford-Upon-Avon - the birthplace of Shakespeare. This is a beautiful, medieval market town and a wonderful place to stroll, sightsee and take photos. We will have both a guided walk and free time this afternoon. (Overnight in Stratford-Upon-Avon - Doubletree by Hilton)
Day 4 • Friday 10/20 - Traveling from Stratford, we head to the walled medieval city of York. Interesting, narrow streets, the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, the Viking Museum and York Minster all make for lots of photo opportunities and some fun shopping too! (Overnight York - Hampton by Hilton York)
Day 5 -7 • Saturday 10/21 thru Monday 10/23 - Following our stay in York, we head nortwest towards the Lake District and Kendal - another beautiful Market town and the unofficial capitol of the region. We will use Kendal as our base for three nights as we explore the region and the bautiful scenery and landscapes. (Overnight Kendal - Castle Green Hotel)
Day 8 • Tuesday 10/24 - We arrive in Edinburgh Scotland today - Scotland's compact and hilly capitol. (Overnight Edinburgh - Jurys Inn)
Day 9 • Wednesday 10/25 - A full day in edinburgh, with plenty of time to explore the Edinburgh Castle and the towns famous Royal Mile. We will arrange a tour of the castle and have some free time in the afternoon. We wil arrange a last-night dinner and show to provide a great conclusion to a wonderful trip! (Overnight Edinburgh - Jurys Inn)
Day 10 • Thursday 10/26 - Morning airport transfers to get you back home - all after a wonderful visit the the beauty of Autumn in Great Britain!
Breakfast is included each day, as are our hotels, private coach, and instruction for anyone who is interested in taking better photographs - even if it is with your smartphone! If you have any questions at all, please let us know. You can contact Joe at joebrady1@mac.com or call him at 914-356-6670
For complete details and registration for the Autumn in Great Britain - featuring The Lake District,
What’s a Photo Tour?!
Photo Tours are vacations filled with beautiful Landscapes and Scenery and are designed for those who share a passion for photography and want a vacation they can share with their spouses or partners.
How Does It Work?
Each day will have time for photography exploration and instruction with two award-winning pros as we travel in our own private coach with an experienced local guide and driver. We’ll take in the sights, visit iconic locations, shop, dine and relax. Photography Instruction Available for All! It’s not unusual for half of the people on a Photo Tour to consider themselves non-photographers and that’s OK - enjoy the scenery, attractions, food and shopping! Our photography instruction is available to all (even if you just use your phone) and we often turn people into passionate photographers!
The Best of Both Worlds
Photo Tours offer plenty of time for photography within a wonderful vacation experience. Spouses and partners will never be bored and the entire group will share activities, attractions and sights together. Every Level of Experience From passionate smartphone shooters to working professional photographers may join us, and everyone will love the places we visit. Learn about better composition and seeing light, color and shapes, or just enjoy the sights - our goal is for you to return home with images you will want to share and cherish forever.
Singles Welcome Too!
We often have singles join us on our trips as the Photo Tour format provides photography, touring and sightseeing with a group of like-minded people. We’re a friendly bunch and are all out to have a great time.