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Turkey, The Dervishes, Cappadocia
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And last but by no means least, the magic of the streets in old Istanbul, the mysterious alleys, the monuments, the beautiful mosques where we will be able to photograph the faithful while performing their prayers in a unique setting. With a hand-picked choice of lodgings, all of them in a privileged location for our photographic activities: a four stars hotel in the old area of Istanbul, […]
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HIGHLIGHTS
- Private session with a belly dancer after attending the show.
- Private photo session with whirling dervishes
- Private visit, traditional lunch, and pictures of local Kyrgiz tents with the villagers in Cappadoccia
- Extraordinary sunsets in the mystical scenery of Cappadoccia
- A wine tasting experience in a cave
- Dinners in chosen local restaurants
And last but by no means least, the magic of the streets in old Istanbul, the mysterious alleys, the monuments, the beautiful mosques where we will be able to photograph the faithful while performing their prayers in a unique setting.
With a hand-picked choice of lodgings, all of them in a privileged location for our photographic activities: a four stars hotel in the old area of Istanbul, a humble but clean guest house in a charming and authentic village in the area of Izmir and — in Cappadoccia — a lovely hotel carved in the rocks with windows to the outside world.
This is an Intense and extraordinary immersion deep into the Turkey photography culture with everything that we have always dreamed to witness there.
My trip with Harry was an experience beyond anything I could imagine. The locations and itinerary are extremely well thought out and organized to maximize your photographic opportunities. Harry’s advice and approaches to evaluating a scene and working your subject were invaluable. It took me outside of my comfort zone culturally and technically and as a result, I returned with some of the most dramatic and moody photographs in my collection.
Mike Benford United States
ITINERARY
Day 1. ISTANBUL.-
Arrivals and transfer to the hotel in Istanbul's old city center.Evening briefing with your tour leader and later at dinner.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2. ISTANBUL.-
An inspiring day where we will visit many of the “must-see” of the city but/and with a different point of view. Galata Bridge early in the morning, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque. After a stop for lunch, The Grand Bazar and Egyptian Market. A vibrant, lively place where the fragrance is permeated by the air of hundreds of well-arranged spices.
Along the way, we’ll view the impressive Dolmabahce Palace, as well as the Beylerbeyi Palace, a nineteenth-century edifice on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Photography: Galata Bridge, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque. Grand Bazar and Egyptian Market. People praying at the mosque. People on the streets.
(Please note that tripods are not allowed in most of the mosques and monuments we visit including the Basilica Cistern. You can bring a monopod but most times, even a monopod will not be allowed.)
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3. ISTANBUL.-
As we are in the old area of the town, depending on the pace and fulfillment of yesterday’s program, we will eventually cover what could have been missed the day before, the Basilica Cistern and Topkapi museum perhaps.
We are later progress to the picturesque Balat district. Once the center of Greek, Jewish and Armenian minority social and cultural life which has become an influential neighborhood
An old quarter, a non-touristy area with very old buildings and coffee houses. We will remain in this area for the rest of the day, entering into captivating old places and working on street photography with the help of our local Turkish photographer assistant as well as our local guide.
Photography: Basilica Cistern, Balat Area, Street photography, Old Cofee houses
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4. CAPPADOCCIA.-
Morning flight to Cappadocia. Pick-up on arrival and hotel.
During these three days we will be visiting Göreme, Avanos, Zelve, Uçhisar, Ortahisar, Ürgüp and Mustafapaşa. The pace and agenda will be determined daily depending on the rhythm of our party. Today will be around the area of Göreme and enjoy a photo session of locals in traditional dresses. In the evening, dinner with a belly dancer performance followed with a private photo session with the dancer.
Photography: Photo session with locals in traditional dresses, belly dancer, Göreme
Overnight in Göreme
Day 5. CAPPADOCCIA.-
Early this morning, before breakfast, we'll be going to take pictures of the impressive hot air balloons, as they dip in and out of the Love Valley . Then we should explore Avanos and Göreme amazing valley. It's a lunar landscape, strange and spectacular, where the forces of nature have eroded the landscape for thousands of years to produce odd rock formations called 'fairy chimneys". Many of those natural structures have houses and churches sculpted and some of the grottoes have vivid frescoes that display biblical scenes.
In the afternoon we will attend a private whirling dervishes performance as well as a private photo session with them. Our exploration of Cappadoccia will go on throughout the day.
Photography: Landscape flying balloons, Photo session with dervishes, Local life and street photography Avanos, Zelve, Uchisar, Ortahisar.
Overnight in Göreme
Day 6. CAPPADOCCIA – IZMIR.
After breakfast photo session of camel herders with their camels. Coming next there will be a visit to the local Kirghiz tent owners and share with them a traditional lunch under the tent and later direct drive to the airport to catch our flight to Izmir.
Photography: Ürgüp and Mustafapaşa. Photo session with camel herders, documentary photography with Kirshigs in their tents.
Overnight in Izmir
Day 7.- BIRGI.-
After breakfast, we move forward to the lovely and authentic Ottoman village named Birgi. It will be about the personal contact with the villagers and we will most probably be visiting one or two village houses with the photographic opportunity of the image of the residents. We will divide into small groups and explore the local kahves and coffee shops, including the barber, baker, candy maker, etc..
Photography: Street photography, Portraits, Documentary photography, Travel photography.
Day 8.- TIRE
After breakfast, we will go to a very nice village of Tire. There are some felt makers. We will take their
photos and also there is an old horse inn we will visit to take photo of the horses. After this visit we will go to airport
to fly back to Istanbul. We will have dinner at the hotel.
Photography: Street photography, Portraits, Documentary photography, Travel photography.
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 9.- ISTANBUL.-
We will visit some special places for photography. Afternoon we will go to Maiden Tower to take photo of the tower and people around with Sunset. Photo session in a traditional Turkish Bath (Hammam).
Photography: Street photography, Portraits, Documentary photography, Travel photography.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 10.- ISTANBUL -FLIGHTS HOME OR OPTIONAL EXTENSION.
Transfers to the airport.
| Prices per person | |
|---|---|
| 8-10 Participants | 8,950 US$ |
| Supplements | |
|---|---|
| Single Room Supplement Main Trip | 850 US$ |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
The maximum number of participants is listed under "Maximum Group" in the Price section of each individual workshop. However, we reserve the right to add by up to one the maximum number of participants per workshop at any time.
Included
- - Led by Harry Fisch and/or , Roberto Pazzi .
- - 10 days 9 nights accommodations
- - 3 Local Flights Istanbul - Cappadocia, Cappadocia - Izmir, Izmir - Istanbul
- - All meals except two on your own
- - All inland transfers and special minivans in the cities
- - Airport pick-up and transfer
- - Hotel pick-up and transfer to airport
- - English speaking guide
- - Local Photographer assistant
- - Private Photo Session whirling dervishes
- - Private Photo Session belly dancer
- - Private Photo Session of locals with traditional dresses
- - Private Photo Sessions with camel herders
- - Private Photo Session with Kyrgyzs and lunch with them
Not Included
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
- Tips for the guides (Expect 100 $ per traveler)
- Personal expenses
- Extras at the hotels, minibar, massage
- Balloon Tour (aprox, 200 $ per traveler)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks.
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy. A limited quantity of single-occupancy rooms are available for an additional charge.
DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION FEES:
A deposit of $1000 per person is required to guarantee your reservation, which will be applied towards the cost of your tour. Full payment due 90 days before departure.
No financial risk if you cancel 90 days or more before departure. (Please refer to Cancellation Policy).
FITNESS LEVEL, TRAVEL CONDITIONS:
Our cave hotel in Cappadoccia is almost a luxury but has no elevators. The rooms are perched on the hillside with extraordinary views. Some have been practically carved into the rock. Moderate level of fitness is required. You will need to be able to walk for a few hours -most of the time while you take pictures - at a gentle pace, remain standing, get on and off coaches, planes and trains unassisted.
The accommodations are good, in the best locations for our photographic work. 4 stars hotel in Istanbul, lovely guest houses in Birgi and a great cave hotel (equivalent to a 4 stars) in Cappadoccia.