01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view.
When the autumn breeze gently caresses the Apennine Peninsula, Italy is rendered into a stunning autumn oil painting. This autumn, join us as we head to Italy for an immersive artistic journey to encounter breathtaking autumn scenery.
The Dolomites reach their peak beauty in autumn. White rocky peaks are surrounded by golden and fiery red forests, while mountain lakes mirror the scenery like mirrors. In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight fall on the peaks, forming the breathtaking 'golden mountain in sunlight'; at night, under the brilliant starry sky, the valleys are quiet and deep, with every frame being tear-jerkingly beautiful.
Cinque Terre and Sicily
Photograph coastal villages, historic sites and streets from Cinque Terre to Agrigento, Syracuse and Taormina.
Malta and its islands
Explore Valletta and the Three Cities, with boat journeys to Gozo and Comino for architecture and island scenery.
Tuscan hills and Venice
Photograph Tuscan hills and rural scenery, then explore Venice and Burano at sunset and after dark.
Dolomites landscapes
Photograph Tre Cime, Lake Braies, Val di Funes, Alpe di Siusi and mountain passes, adjusting viewpoints to conditions.
Rome city and evening scenes
Explore the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps for historic architecture and changing city light.
The journey in pictures
Leading photographers: XAVI Zhuang →
Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore
02 / IN GOOD COMPANY
A different way of seeing.
Leading photographers
XAVI Zhuang · View photographer profile →
XAVI Zhuang
Director of Education at the organizing team Agency, Head of Post-production and Submission Department at the organizing team Agency, National Senior Photographer, Creative Contracted Photographer for Visual China. Graduated from the Department of Photography at South China Normal University. Specializes in landscape photography, humanistic photography, mobile phone photography, drones, etc. Has led multiple groups to Turkey, the Balkans, Japan, Eastern Europe, Semporna, Israel, Cuba, Iran, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Spain, Namibia, Bangladesh, Russia, Chiang Mai (Thailand), Myanmar, Italy, Portugal, Morocco, etc., for photography creation.
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03 / THE DAYS AHEAD
A rhythm shaped by light.
Shooting locations, accommodation and transport are subject to confirmation before departure and may change with the weather.
Itinerary dates and text times without their own zone use: Europe/Rome。Exact times use your selected timezone; dates alone and descriptions such as “morning” are not converted.
DAY 01Oct 9 · Europe/RomeGather and depart from domestic airports from various locations
Gather and depart from domestic airports from various locations
Locations:Domestic Airport
Accommodation:Airport or flight
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 02Oct 10 · Europe/RomeMilan - Cinque Terre
After picking up in Milan, photograph the sunset in Cinque Terre
Locations:Milan / Cinque Terre
Photo subjects:Cinque Terre Sunset
Accommodation:Cinque Terre area; hotel to confirm
Transport:3.5H drive
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 03Oct 11 · Europe/RomeCinque Terre - Leaning Tower of Pisa - Ferry from Dock - Palermo
Cinque Terre - Leaning Tower of Pisa - Ferry from Dock - Palermo
Locations:Cinque Terre / Leaning Tower of Pisa / Palermo
Accommodation:Overnight crossing to Sicily; service to confirm
Transport:Ferry from Dock
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 04Oct 12 · Europe/RomePalermo - Agrigento
Upon arriving in Palermo early in the morning, stay briefly in the city center to photograph the light and shadow of Palermo Cathedral in the early morning and experience its unique Arab-Norman architectural style. Then drive to Agrigento. Upon arrival, go to the Valley of the Temples to photograph the magnificent scenery of the ancient Greek temple complex at sunset. The setting sun gilds the ancient stone columns with a layer of gold, which is visually striking.
Locations:Palermo / Agrigento
Photo subjects:Palermo Cathedral / Valley of the Temples
Accommodation:Agrigento; hotel to confirm
Transport:Driving
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 05Oct 13 · Europe/RomeAgrigento - Malta
Photograph the Turkish Steps near Agrigento, then visit Ragusa. Continue to Malta; the sea crossing, service and overnight arrangements require confirmation.
Locations:Agrigento / Malta
Photo subjects:Scala dei Turchi (Turkish Steps) / Ragusa Town
Accommodation:Malta; hotel to confirm
Transport:Take a shuttle bus
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 06Oct 14 · Europe/RomeMalta Full Day
Malta Full Day: Visit the old town cathedral in Valletta, the capital of Malta, tour the Three Cities, and the Triton Fountain.
Locations:Malta
Photo subjects:Valletta Old Town Cathedral / Three Cities / Triton Fountain
Accommodation:Malta; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 07Oct 15 · Europe/RomeMalta Full Day
Take a boat to the outer islands: Gozo and Comino to visit the salt pans, Blue Lagoon, and Blue Grotto.
Locations:Gozo / Comino Island
Photo subjects:Salt Pans / Blue Lagoon / Blue Grotto
Accommodation:Malta; hotel to confirm
Transport:Take a boat
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 08Oct 16 · Europe/RomeMalta - Syracuse
Travel by boat from Malta to Sicily and continue to Syracuse for the cathedral square, streets and waterfront of Ortigia.
Locations:Malta / Sicily / Syracuse
Photo subjects:Ortigia Island, Old Town of Syracuse
Accommodation:Syracuse; hotel to confirm
Transport:Take a boat
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 09Oct 17 · Europe/RomeSyracuse - Catania - Taormina
In the morning, head to Catania, photographing the Sicilian countryside scenery along the way. After arriving in Catania, photograph city landmarks such as Catania Cathedral and the Fountain of the Elephant. In the afternoon, head to Taormina, visit the best-preserved ancient Greek theater, and photograph the night view of Taormina town, with ancient buildings dotted with lights and the distant sea.
Locations:Syracuse / Catania / Taormina
Photo subjects:Sicilian Countryside Scenery / Catania Cathedral / Fountain of the Elephant / Ancient Greek Theater / Taormina Town Night View
Accommodation:Taormina; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 10Oct 18 · Europe/RomeTaormina–Cefalù–Palermo–overnight ferry
After breakfast, drive to Cefalu to photograph this beautiful seaside town. The white sandy beach, colorful houses, and ancient city walls are all excellent subjects. Stroll through the town's streets to record the local cultural charm. In the afternoon, continue to Palermo. Upon arrival, photograph the Palermo city center, such as the Quattro Canti and Pretoria Fountain. Then head to the port to take a boat, staying overnight on a cruise to Rome.
Locations:Taormina / Cefalu / Palermo / Rome
Photo subjects:Cefalu Seaside Town / Palermo City Center / Quattro Canti / Pretoria Fountain
Accommodation:Overnight crossing to mainland Italy; service to confirm
Transport:Driving, Taking a boat
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 11Oct 19 · Europe/RomeRome Full Day
Arrive in Rome in the early morning, tour the city center, including the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Square, etc.
Locations:Rome
Photo subjects:Colosseum / Trevi Fountain / Spanish Square
Accommodation:Rome; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 12Oct 20 · Europe/RomeRome - Vatican - Civita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky)
After breakfast, head to the Vatican for 3-4 hours of sightseeing and photography. In the afternoon, head to Civita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky) to photograph the sunset and stay at a nearby hotel.
Locations:Rome / Vatican / Civita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky)
Photo subjects:Vatican / Civita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky) Sunset
Accommodation:Civita area; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 13Oct 21 · Europe/RomeCivita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky) - Tuscany
After breakfast, depart for Tuscany, photograph the sunset, and stay at the hotel.
Locations:Civita di Bagnoregio (City in the Sky) / Tuscany
Photo subjects:Tuscany Sunset
Accommodation:Tuscany; hotel to confirm
Transport:4h drive
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 14Oct 22 · Europe/RomeTuscany - Venice
After breakfast, go directly to Venice. Take a water taxi to Burano for aerial photography, then tour the main island, sunset, and night view.
Locations:Tuscany / Venice
Photo subjects:Burano / Venice Main Island Sunset / Venice Night View
Accommodation:Venice area; hotel to confirm
Transport:Approx. 4h drive, Water Taxi
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 15Oct 23 · Europe/RomeVenice - Dolomites
After breakfast, drive into the Dolomites mountains. Photograph at the Olympic Stadium in Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Cortina d'Ampezzo viewpoint.
Locations:Venice / Dolomites
Photo subjects:Cortina d'Ampezzo Olympic Stadium / Cortina d'Ampezzo Viewpoint
Accommodation:Dolomites area; hotel to confirm
Transport:Approx. 2h drive
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 16Oct 24 · Europe/RomeDolomites Full Day Photography
Hike to the classic Lord of the Rings photo spots and Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks). Photograph the sunset at Passo di Giau.
Locations:Dolomites
Photo subjects:Tre Cime di Lavaredo (Three Peaks) / Passo di Giau Sunset
Accommodation:Dolomites area; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 17Oct 25 · Europe/RomeDolomites Full Day Photography
After breakfast, head to Lago di Braies (Lake Braies). In the afternoon, spend about 4 hours visiting Val di Funes (Funes Valley). Val di Funes, Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm), and Sassolungo (Langkofel) are the essence of the Dolomites.
Locations:Dolomites
Photo subjects:Lago di Braies (Lake Braies) / Val di Funes (Funes Valley) / Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) / Sassolungo (Langkofel)
Accommodation:Dolomites area; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 18Oct 26 · Europe/RomeDolomites: Alpe di Siusi–Seceda–Gardena Pass
Sunrise at Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) - Sassolungo (Langkofel) - Passo Gardena.
Locations:Dolomites
Photo subjects:Sunrise at Alpe di Siusi (Seiser Alm) / Sassolungo (Langkofel) / Passo Gardena
Accommodation:Dolomites area; hotel to confirm
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 19Oct 27 · Europe/RomeDolomites - Milan
After breakfast, depart for Milan. If time permits, visit and photograph Milan Cathedral. Transfer to the airport according to flight time.
Locations:Dolomites / Milan
Photo subjects:Milan Cathedral
Accommodation:Return journey; flight to confirm
Transport:5-hour drive
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 20Oct 28 · Europe/RomeReturn to China
Return to China
Locations:China
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefWhere we stay
Planned overnight locations; confirm hotels, room types and camps with the operator. Day 1: Airport or flight Day 2: Cinque Terre area; hotel to confirm Day 3: Overnight crossing to Sicily; service to confirm Day 4: Agrigento; hotel to confirm Day 5: Malta; hotel to confirm Day 6: Malta; hotel to confirm Day 7: Malta; hotel to confirm Day 8: Syracuse; hotel to confirm Day 9: Taormina; hotel to confirm Day 10: Overnight crossing to mainland Italy; service to confirm Day 11: Rome; hotel to confirm Day 12: Civita area; hotel to confirm Day 13: Tuscany; hotel to confirm Day 14: Venice area; hotel to confirm Day 15: Dolomites area; hotel to confirm Day 16: Dolomites area; hotel to confirm Day 17: Dolomites area; hotel to confirm Day 18: Dolomites area; hotel to confirm Day 19: Return journey; flight to confirm
Getting there
One or two nine-seat vans are planned according to group size. Sea crossings connect Sicily, mainland Italy and Malta; ports, services, transfers and ticket inclusion require confirmation.
04 / A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included.
Platform service fee to be confirmed
Deposit USD 4,479.19 Original CNY 30,000 · Reference rates 2026-09-18 · Frankfurter / person
Included
Hotels or distinctive guesthouses near photography locations; hotel categories and names require confirmation.
Arrange 1-2 9-seat business vehicles for the entire trip based on the number of registrants
Service fee for excellent local Chinese-speaking driver-guides for the entire trip
Photography guidance and service fee for the photography instructor for the entire trip
High-coverage international travel insurance
Complimentary 30 professional retouched photos
Not included
Air tickets for the entire trip
Italy Schengen tourist visa and visa service fee
Main meals listed for the entire trip and admission tickets to attractions listed in the itinerary
Driver and guide tips; currency, amount and chargeable days require confirmation with the operator.
Single supplements for solo occupancy or when room sharing is unavailable; the amount requires confirmation with the operator.
Additional transport and overtime services outside the itinerary. The planned service day is 10 hours; overtime arrangements and charges require confirmation.
Admission tickets, ferry tickets, cable cars, mini trains, etc., for the entire trip
expenses arising from force majeure or situations uncontrollable by the travel agency, such as strikes, weather, road closures, flight cancellations, delays, etc., are not included
Other unlisted extra service fees and personal consumption
Invoice-related taxes are additional; confirm the applicable amount with the operator.
Service fees, supplements, taxes and the final total are subject to written confirmation.
05 / BEFORE YOU GO
Clarity before departure.
Cancellation and Amendment Breach Explanation
Photo friends and the organizing team Travel can sign a tourism contract or propose to cancel the itinerary in written form before departure; the contract has legal effect. If cancellation is proposed more than 120 days before departure , neither party bears liability for breach. If the organizing team Travel proposes cancellation, the full travel fee will be refunded; if the photo friend proposes cancellation, visa/endorsement fees/air ticket refund fees shall be deducted if visa/endorsement has been processed or air tickets purchased. 119 to 90 days before departure: 10% of total travel fee; 89 to 60 days before departure: 40% of total travel fee; 59 to 30 days before departure: 70% of total travel fee; 29 to 1 day before departure: 100% of total travel fee. The cancellation cutoff is inconsistent. The rule for exactly 120 days before departure and any unlisted dates requires confirmation with the operator.
Contract Explanation
Photo friends and the organizing team Travel can sign a tourism contract or propose to cancel the itinerary in written form before departure; the contract has legal effect.
Insurance Explanation
Fees include high-coverage international travel insurance.
Activity Notice
During team photography, leaving the group without permission is not allowed (except for free activities). Leaving the group midway is considered a breach by the member, and expenses for unattended photography activities, meals, rooms, vehicles, etc., will not be refunded. Our company is not responsible for any accidents occurring when a member leaves the group. If part of the itinerary needs to be abandoned due to personal health or other reasons, or if tourists request to abandon part of the accommodation or transportation, it is considered voluntary abandonment, and incurred expenses will not be refunded. Personal safety during the abandoned itinerary is the sole responsibility of the traveler.
Self-Paid Items Explanation
According to the Tourism Law, travel agencies shall not organize or arrange self-paid items. When guests need self-paid activities, please go to the service provider for consultation, inquiry, and participation on your own. If you invite the guide or leader to provide additional assistance due to language difficulties, the guide or leader provides paid or unpaid help only in their personal name, and this act does not represent our company or the local agency. expenses incurred, amount of transactions, and service levels accepted during free activities are completely unrelated to our company, and guests bear the results themselves.
Fitness, equipment and conditions
Equipment and fitness requirements will be provided by the operator.