6 Days | 30 April – 5 May
In this photography adventure in Türkiye, each traveller will become the reporter of their own journey, guided by photography instructors who will accompany you every step of the way.
From the vibrant markets of Istanbul to the unique landscapes of Cappadocia, participants will have the opportunity to capture and narrate an unforgettable experience, immortalising every moment through their own lens.
Your Mentors:
Renowned Spanish photographers Jorge Delgado-Ureña and Christelle Enquist have taught dozens of photography workshops all over the world.
Jorge has over 15 years of experience in photography and an innate ability for teaching. He’s been published in several local and international magazines, including National Geographic, Ijsberg Magazine, La Vanguardia, Publico, Fisheye Magazine to name a few.
Jorge will guide participants on a daily basis, teaching them the essentials of building a great visual story through framing, composition and content. Christelle’s work has been exhibited in Australia, USA, Belgium and Nepal, and she is featured in the “Woman Street Photographers” book published by Penguin Random House in March 2021.
An expert in colour theory, Christelle will share her knowledge on the power of colour in photography, as well as teach participants the foundational skills of immersing themselves into a culture to make the most of their experiences and in turn, their photography.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – 30th April: Arrival to Cappadocia via Istanbul.
Day 2 – 1st May: Breakfast at the hotel and full-day private tour of the spectacular Göreme Open Air Museum and its surroundings. Picture an epic moonscape valley dotted with impossible rock formations, winding streets and hidden churches carved into the stone. An optional balloon-ride for even more spectacular views will also be available.
Day 3 – 2nd May: Breakfast at the hotel and full-day private tour of the remaining sites that include Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle and the multi-levelled ancient city of Kaymaklı: built in the Hittite era, it is the widest underground city in the region. Transfer to the airport and flight to Istanbul.
Day 4 – 3rd May: Awaking to the breathtaking views of the city of a hundred names, we’ll be enjoying breakfast at the hotel before setting out to explore all that Istanbul has to offer. Private full-day tour in Istanbul will include a visit to blush-coloured Hagia Sophia, the impressive Blue Mosque, the Byzantine era Hippodrome, the Topkapi Palace and maze that is the Grand Bazaar: once the commercial heart of the city, today it has some 4,000 stalls filled with great treasures such as carpets, kilims, silk, jewellery, porcelain and leather goods.
Day 5 – 4th May: Breakfast at the hotel and private full-day tour of Istanbul, including a quick visit to the Egyptian Bazaar (also known as the Spice Bazaar) followed by a breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus. In the afternoon, we will continue exploring the Bosphorus area, with a visit to Dolmabahce Palace: The imperial residence of the Turkish Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. We will end the day with a brief visit to Ortaköy, a small neighbourhood on the shore of the Bosphorus, with many cafés, souvenir shops and a beautiful mosque.
Day 6 – 5th May: Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Airport.
