PRESS RELEASE
11 JULY 2014
TUSCANY – A PHOTOGRAPHERS’ DREAM DESTINATION
‘SLOW travel’ hiking in Tuscany with The Wayfarers Walking Vacations is a dream destination
for photographers.
Newport RI; July 11, 2014..The glowing colors, stunning Italian landscapes and contrast of the
natural scenery against rich Renaissance treasures has proved a big draw for people looking to
perfect their landscape photography skills or build a portfolio.
The Wayfarers offers two all-inclusive options – Tuscany & Umbria and Classic Tuscany.
Photographer Stephen Banks, who joined The Wayfarers Walks in Tuscany this summer says it is a
‘must-do’ vacation for anyone who enjoys taking pictures.
‘You know you've had a successful trip when you end up with more than 1,500 images with which
you're pleased!’ he said.
“Walking through ancient towns, with churches and castles, through stunning landscapes in the
sunshine - I was spoiled for choice!
‘The first thing that struck me was the size of the landscapes. I knew Italy was a relatively small
country, but when you're standing on top of the town hall in Montepulciano, for instance, and you see
a vast expanse of countryside, penned in by mountainous peaks, and a huge sky above, you realise
what a joy it is to photograph.
Particular highlights for me were seeing the Chapel of the Madonna of Vitaleta and the views from La
Foce on the Classic Tuscany Walk, then Cortona (particularly getting up at 5am to photograph the
sunrise), the walk atop Monte Subasio towards Assisi and the food at our final hotel in Tuscany and
Umbria, the Castello di Spaltenna. Wonderful!’
Highlights of the trips include
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Guided tours of Siena and Orvieto
Visit to the Basilica of St Francis, a Unesco World Heritage Site
Olive oil tasting at an ancient monastery
Walking through the vineyards of Chianto Classico
Walk Information
Tuscany & Umbria Walk - 7 September 2014, 14 June 2015, 27 September 2015.
Walk level 3. Steady walking on hills, vineyard trails and forest tracks. Six to eight miles of walking per
day. Six nights all-inclusive price in 2014 US$ 4,195 per person, based on two sharing. 2015 price
US$ 4,295.
Classic Tuscany Walk – 7 June 2015.
Walk level 3. Rolling hills, meadow paths, village lanes. Seven to 12 miles walking per day. Six nights
all-inclusive price US$ 4,295 person, based on two sharing.
*Take the two Walks back to back next June and have a free night in between.
Photo captions:
01: The view of Assisi during our break at the summit of Monte Subasio
02: Bagno Vignoni and its thermal spas
03: The Chapel of the Madonna of Vitaleta
04: The sun begins to shine on the plateau below Cortona
05: Delicious dessert at the Castello di Spaltenna, the final hotel stop on the Tuscany and Umbria
Walk
06: Walking on Monte Subasio, towards Assisi
07: The view from La Foce, where the Wayfarers enjoy a guided tour of the gardens
Pictures are available at higher resolution upon request. For more information on any of
our Walks and destination images, please contact Anne King at Watershed PR on 00 44 1308
420785 or email anne@watershedpr.co.uk
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About The Wayfarers Walking Vacations:
Now in its 30th year, The Wayfarers Walking Vacations was named by National Geographic Traveler
as purveyor of one of the ‘50 Tours of a Lifetime,’ and by National Geographic Adventure as one of
the ‘Best Hiking Companies,’ The Wayfarers offers an eco-sensitive walking vacation of both culture
and fitness in 19 countries with 40+ itineraries.
Walks cover England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Czech
Republic, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, New Zealand, Patagonia, Alaska, Colorado,
Southwest USA, and a barging/walk combination in Burgundy, France.
Wayfarers Walks offer exclusive entrees into homes and gardens otherwise closed to the public,
graceful accommodations, outstanding cuisine, and meetings with local residents. Walks are from 613 days and are rated on a five-level challenge scale. Price per person is all-inclusive from Day One:
including all transfers, hotel accommodation, full board plus twice daily snacks, wine with dinner, tips,
entrance tickets, maps and postcards.
The Wayfarers is a member of Trusted Adventures, www.trustedadventures.com, dedicated to the
highest standards of small-group travel and supporting local economies.
The Wayfarers Walk Away Guide explains the benefits and practicalities of walking vacations and is
guaranteed to inspire new walkers. Available free of charge
at http://www.thewayfarers.com/walkawayguide
The Wayfarers 2014 brochure http://bit.ly/1kuhpgv
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