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"Autumn in Tuscany"
November 3-10, 2012

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Cortona "Island in the Sky"

Patrick Mahoney

Capturing the
Tuscan & Umbrian
Experience

Photography
Cortona, Italy
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This workshop is designed to give the participants the opportunity to intimately explore and photograph in and around Cortona, one of the true jewels of the Tuscan �hill towns.� Cortona, which is often called the �City of Art,� has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. Our excursions to Florence as well as Orvieto and Lago Trasimeno/Isola Maggiore (in Umbria) will give the participants an opportunity to photograph in these, broadening their understanding and appreciation of life in central Italy. The workshop is designed for all levels of photographer. Workshop taught in English and Italian.
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Picture Yourself...

among the sights and sounds of beautiful and romantic Tuscany & Umbria: olive groves, vineyards, centuries-old buildings, winding streets, texture and vibrant sunlight.

Feel Yourself...

in the warm ambiance of Cortona, overlooking Lake Trasimeno and the Val di Chiana, originally fortified by the Umbrians, claimed by the Etruscans, touched by the Renaissance, almost unchanged for centuries, one of Tuscany's jewels.

Experience...

the joy of photography in a relaxed and inspiring atmosphere with the camaraderie of a small group of learners.

Enjoy...

great Italian food, delightful wines, new friends, breath-taking vistas, history and the hospitality of the people of Cortona.

View from Hotel Oasi garden

Three-star Hotel Oasi Special
All-inclusive w/ private room/bath
& Group Meal Plan...$2849.00 per person!
$2749.00 per person double occupancy w/Group Meal Plan!

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View from Hotel Oasi garden

All-inclusive enrollment options include:
Instruction on location
Escorted group travel
Rome to Cortona****
Seven nights three-star accommodations
in historic Cortona**

Local museums and events

All meals***(Italian breakfast, lunch & dinner)
Daily wine tasting opportunities

Day trips to Florence, Orvieto,
Lago Trasimano & Isola Maggiore
Tuscan Cooking class & dinner
A farewell wine tasting dinner

**Included with "Hotel" plans only, see details

***Included with "Group Meal Plans" only, see details

****Specific departure time only; to be announced
*All-inclusive plans are Hotel plans A, C, E, G and Hostel plans I & K only. Air travel is the responsibility of each participant. Florence (FLR) and Rome (FCO) the suggested arrival and departure airports in Italy.

Hotel Oasi Neaumann
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Toscana Americana Workshops
since 2003

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About Cortona...

Cortona is one of the true jewels of the Tuscan �hill towns.� Cortona, which is often called the �City of Art,� has its origin as an Etruscan city that pre-dates Roman times with sections of its walls dating back some 2500 years. As is typical of Tuscan hill-towns, Cortona is a walled city that, for purposes of defense, was built atop a prominent geographical point. The stone buildings and streets not only have the romance, style, and charm that are particular to Tuscany, but also speak of the lives and times Cortona has witnessed. An encounter with Cortona is an encounter with music & art, with history and with spirituality. Getting to know this timeless city is a real rediscovery of our past. Cortona offers testimony to its history as well as an enchanting view of the landscape enclosed by Lake Trasimeno and the Apennine mountains.

Itinerary

Day 1� Arrival in Cortona

-Arrival and Check-in in Cortona at Hotel Oasi.

-6:45p Taxi to Piazza Garibaldi

-7:00p Welcome to Cortona wine and chocolate tasting at La Saletta.

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona

-10:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 2 - Cortona

-9:00a-1:00p Morning Session: Review of Digital Photo Essentials

-1:00p Lunch

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session: Lower Cortona

-6:45p Taxi to Piazza Garibaldi

-7:30p Wine tasting

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona

-10:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 3 - Cortona

-9:00a Taxi to Cortona/Piazza Garibaldi

-9:00-1:00p Morning Session: Upper Cortona

-1:00p Lunch

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session: Circle of Cortona

-6:00p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

-6:45p Taxi to Piazza Garibaldi

-7:30p Wine tasting TBA

-8:00p Evening dinner in Cortona

-10:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 4 - Florence

-8:00a Taxi to Camucia Station (train at 8:29)

-Day trip to Florence with lunch provided

-4:09p Depart Florence

-7:30p Wine at TBA

-8:00p Dinner in Cortona

-10:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 5 - Orvieto

-7:40a Taxi to Camucia

-9:00-12:00p Morning Session

-12:00p Lunch

-1:00-3:00p Afternoon Session

-4:31p Depart Orvieto station

-5:26p Taxi from Camucia to Tuscan cooking class & dinner

-9:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi

Day 6 - Cortona

-9:00a Taxi to Camucia

-9:00-1:00p Morning Session at Camucia market

-1:00p Lunch

-3:00-6:00p Afternoon Session: Le Celle & Santa Maria Nuova
-7:30p Wine tasting

-8:00p Dinner in Cortona

-10:30p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 7 - Lago Trasimeno & Isola Maggiore

-7:40a - Depart Cortona and travel to Passignano followed by boat to Isola Maggiore

-8:05a � Depart Camucia by train for Passignano & Isola Maggiore

-1:00p Lunch

-6:30 return to Cortona/Camucia

-6:30 return to Cortona/CamuciaCortona

-8:00p Farewell Wine Tasting Dinner in Cortona

-11:00p Taxi to Hotel Oasi from Piazza della Republicca

Day 8 � Cortona

-Morning Check-out and departure from Cortona or we can help you plan an extended stay!

-Each guest must make taxi/travel requests through the Hotel Oasi front desk.

Note: Toscana Americana reserves the right to alter this itinerary. All times are approximate

What to bring...

Participants are required to provide their own camera(s), lenses, memory cards and tripod. We also suggest a laptop computer with preferred viewing and editing software. If shooting film, provide your own film suitable for a week of photography. Developing is available in Cortona though requires a few days service. No dark room studio service is available for participant use. Some of items may also be purchased at photography shops in Cortona and Florence.

Note: Do not pack prohibited items in carry-on-luggage! They will be confiscated. Bring your smallest, lightest weight version of each item. Remember that you will need to carry your own gear as we travel from one painting location to another.

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