Photo Tour Dates
2026 Dates to be announced
Meet: Naples, Italy*
Depart: Naples, Italy
Tour Group Size: 6-12 guests
Price to be announced
* We recommend arriving at least a day early to acclimate to the time change. Flying into Naples airport (NAP) is most convenient, or fly to Rome (FCO) and stay a few nights before taking a train to Naples (trains run hourly, about an hour ride).
Included:
Travel
All ground transportation beginning in Naples at our official meet-up hotel and ending at the Naples train station.
Daily excursions and ground transportation during the week, using private drivers and taxis.
Hotels
2 nights accommodations in Positano
4 nights accommodations, 4-star in the historic center of Ravello, Italy
Suites and balcony rooms may be available at extra cost, upon request.
Meals
Included are all breakfasts, 2 dinners, 2 lunches.
Workshop
Workshop tuition is included in the tour price.
Not Included:
- Airfare
- Optional day-trip to Capri for those wanting to go. Estimated cost is $80/person
- Trip insurance (recommended)
Alumni discount:
$100 off per person having attended a previous Italy Workshops event 6 days or longer.
Amalfi Coast / Photo Tour & Workshop
Learn to make masterpieces with your iPhone along the sun-drenched Amalfi Coast. Escape and regain your sanity while drinking in historic gardens, villages (both famous and unknown) and stunning seascapes.
And yes! Your partner will love it too… photographer or not!
Ravello is our headquarters, one of Italy’s most beautiful villages. Overlooking the Amalfi Coast from 1,000 feet above tiny Ravello is blessed with lush gardens, quiet lanes and commanding views. Our 4-star hotel is steps from the piazza. From there its easy day trips to historic Amalfi, and Drake’s favorite village Atrani.
On our way we’ll visit Pompeii and spend 2 nights in seaside Positano. We can’t think of a better get-away for photographers and their partners.
Amalfi Coast Tour Itinerary
Arrive early to acclimate
If possible, arrive to Naples (or Rome) 2-3 days early and allow some time to acclimate.
Fly directly to Naples or take a direct train from Rome
We will assist with train tickets for those visiting Rome before the workshop.
Drake Busath
Workshop Leader
Drake Busath is the originator of Italy Workshops. Having lived here, he speaks Italian and has guided hundreds of photographers of every skill level to favorite regions all over Italy.
Drake will share what he’s learned over 35 years photographing Italy and encourage you to identify and develop your own personal style while traveling. More about Drake
Tour Producer | Guide
Mauro Riva
Mauro Riva is a professional guide in Italy, native of the Dolomite mountains, north of Venice. He has designed this tour of Lake Como and surrounds especially for us and he will travel with us, sharing his favorite spots.
As a photographer himself, Mauro knows our need and how to get us to the right places in the best possible light.
Mauro will be sharing tips on iPhone Photography throughout the week.
Day 1 | Naples
2:00 Meet up in Naples at our workshop hotel (TBA)
Walk with our local guide though the chaotic and fascinating streets of Naples.
Explore the Spanish Quarter with its narrow streets and vibrant activity.
Free time to visit the famous Archeological Museum or just chill in the city.
Welcome dinner at a classic Pizzeria Napolitano
Day 2 | Ravello
Rise 1000 feet above the coast and check into our favorite 4 star hotel in Ravello. This is where the rulers lived, with its commanding views of the coastal towns. (Safer from pirates up here too)
Savor two ancient gardens overlooking the sea, Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone. Here we’ll workshop and shoot together.
Enjoy the peaceful central piazza, just steps from our hotel and a world apart from the tourist fray.
Day 3-5 | Amalfi, Positano, Atrani
Deep dive into the towns along the coast. Travel by van and boat to visit both the famous and some lesser know villages.
Meet some locals and learn something of the traditional cooking and wines of the region.
We photograph together at times but expect ample free time to explore and quiet alleys, dramatic cathedrals and warm beaches.
Opportunity to hike one of the famous Path of the Gods trails down to the coast.
Three special group dinners are included along with hearty breakfast each day.
Day 6 | Island of Capri
The Island of Capri beckons us today. Upon our arrival to the busy port, our driver will sweep us away from the tourist traps and up to the charming village of Anacapri.
You’ll visit friends of ours at their Mediterranean home overlooking the sea and their olive orchard.
Feast on fire-oven pizzas made by the family just for us and photograph the peaceful surrounding seascapes.
Day 7 | Wrap up and return to Naples
One last sunrise from our lofty perch, then enjoy a late breakfast and review of the week’s great images.
Check out and travel to Naples by coach. Say goodbye at the modern Naples train station about 2PM.
We can help you with train tickets to your departure airport.
All Skill Levels Are Welcome
Beginner and Intermediate Photographers
We enjoy helping you master those buttons and menus on your camera! Short, daily field lessons will tackle one technique at time. Further individual attention in the field helps you lock in the concepts.
Any camera is welcome (yes, even smartphones!).
Non-photographer partners are welcome to sit in on all discussions and participate at their own level of interest. (Beginners often make some of the best images we see!)
Advanced Photographers
As an advanced photographer you’ll be encouraged to:
- Build your portfolio, adding strong images every single day of the trip.
- Focus on style development, lighting and composition.
- Work in “concentrations” to produce a collection of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project.
You will return home with a body of work suitable for a gallery showing or book project that will express your personal style, as opposed to a random collection of travel photos.
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