01 / THE PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY
Go beyond the view.
Explore underground cities, valleys and rock formations, with portrait sessions; balloon availability and participation terms are to be confirmed. Explore historic Istanbul, Balat and the Bosphorus for architecture, street scenes and urban life. Photograph Santorini’s white villages, coastline and portraits, then explore the Acropolis and Athens landmarks.
Cappadocia landscapes
Explore underground cities, valleys and rock formations, with portrait sessions; balloon availability and participation terms are to be confirmed.
Istanbul’s streets and landmarks
Explore historic Istanbul, Balat and the Bosphorus for architecture, street scenes and urban life.
Santorini and Athens
Photograph Santorini’s white villages, coastline and portraits, then explore the Acropolis and Athens landmarks.
The journey in pictures
Leading photographers: Limei Li →
Destination illustrations · select a photo to explore
02 / IN GOOD COMPANY
A different way of seeing.
Leading photographers
Limei Li · View photographer profile →
Limei Li
Specializes in children's portraits, portrait photography and mobile photography. She has worked in professional photography travel and portraiture since 2012. She regularly provides mobile photography training for the municipal and Pingshan procuratorates, Agricultural Bank of China, rural commercial banks, the water group, China Southern Power Grid, the municipal planning and land commission, the ocean administration, Jiuzhou Construction, Marriott's fitness club, the BMW owners' club and other organizations. Photography journeys She has led groups to the Balkans, Russia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Japan, Chiang Mai, Turkey, Semporna, Singapore, Iran, Israel, Italy, India, Indonesia, Jordan and Vietnam, as well as Anhui, Beijing, Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Henan, Hunan, Jiangxi, Inner Mongolia, Shanghai, Sichuan, Suzhou, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Yunnan and Zhejiang. Selected awards and exhibitions Excellence awards in the Hantu Imaging China WeChat competition, Charming China National Photography Exhibition, Toronto International TIPF documentary category and Sirui Mobile Photography Competition; gold in the documentary category of the Shenhong Photography Competition; work exhibited at the Dali and Vancouver international photography exhibitions.
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.
Daily arrangements may change with weather, transport and local conditions. Unspecified arrangements are to be confirmed with the operator.
Itinerary dates and text times without their own zone use: Europe/Istanbul。Exact times use your selected timezone; dates alone and descriptions such as “morning” are not converted.
DAY 01Oct 9 · Europe/IstanbulHong Kong–Istanbul overnight flight
Take an overnight flight to Istanbul. Reference flight TK071 leaves Hong Kong at 22:30 on October 9 and arrives at 05:50 the following day. Connections and meeting arrangements are to be confirmed.
Accommodation:Overnight flight; no hotel planned
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 02Oct 10 · Europe/IstanbulIstanbul–Cappadocia
Connect at Istanbul Airport for Cappadocia. After pickup, check into a cave hotel Suggested flights: Istanbul–Cappadocia TK2002/08:15/09:35
Accommodation:Cappadocia cave hotel; property to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 03Oct 11 · Europe/IstanbulCappadocia
Visit Kaymakli underground city, Pigeon Valley, Devrent Valley, Uchisar and Goreme viewpoints. Balloon availability, participation terms and any additional payment are to be confirmed. Visit order depends on weather and local conditions.
Accommodation:Cappadocia cave hotel; property to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 04Oct 12 · Europe/IstanbulCappadocia–Istanbul
Chase sunrise and balloons in Cappadocia in a vintage car Suggested flights: Cappadocia–Istanbul TK2007 15:50–17:25
Accommodation:Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 05Oct 13 · Europe/IstanbulHistoric Istanbul
Visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, followed by an evening Bosphorus cruise and city photography.
Accommodation:Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 06Oct 14 · Europe/IstanbulIstanbul neighbourhoods
Explore European artistic charm on a city walk: colorful Balat, the Grand Bazaar, Sirkeci Lokantasi1912, Istiklal Avenue, Galata Tower, and more. Browse, explore, and take photographs; stop at any café when tired, keeping the day relaxed and carefree.
Accommodation:Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 07Oct 15 · Europe/IstanbulIstanbul–Athens–Santorini
Stay in Oia, Santorini's most charming village, and seek the blue-domed church featured on countless postcards. Walk winding cliffside paths and enjoy magnificent cliff-and-sea views in the evening breeze, then find the best sunset viewpoint and await the sun sinking into the Aegean. Suggested flights: Istanbul–Athens A3991/10:40/12:10 Athens–Santorini A3368/15:05/15:55
Accommodation:Oia, Santorini; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 08Oct 16 · Europe/IstanbulFira, Santorini
Explore lively Fira and ride the cable car connecting the old port to the town center. Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera for an in-depth look at the island's archaeological history. Enjoy afternoon tea in an atmospheric café and on a terrace overlooking the caldera.
Accommodation:Santorini; continued stay to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 09Oct 17 · Europe/IstanbulSantorini beaches
Explore the distinctive volcanic Red Beach and Kamari Beach with its characteristic black pebbles. Sunbathe on spacious Perissa Beach. As night approaches, enjoy fresh seafood at a cliffside restaurant while admiring a beautiful sunset.
Accommodation:Santorini; continued stay to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 10Oct 18 · Europe/IstanbulSantorini–Athens
Have lunch in central Athens, then check into a hotel below the Acropolis for a short rest. Walk to the Acropolis in the afternoon, climb the hill crowned by the Parthenon, and overlook the city while experiencing ancient Greece's glory. Suggested flight: Santorini–Athens A3355/11:35/12:25
Accommodation:Near the Acropolis, Athens; hotel to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 11Oct 19 · Europe/IstanbulAthens city and antiquities
Visit the archaeological museum, the Athens Library, University and Academy, then Syntagma Square, the National Garden and Panathenaic Stadium. Photograph city views from Lycabettus Hill toward evening.
Accommodation:Athens; continued stay to be confirmed
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 12Oct 20 · Europe/IstanbulAthens–Beijing overnight flight
Check out after breakfast and travel to the airport. Reference flight CA864 leaves Athens at 14:15 and arrives in Beijing at 05:05 the following day. The onward reference service is CA1331 to Shenzhen, 08:00–11:25; its connecting date and booking are to be confirmed.
Accommodation:Overnight return flight; no hotel planned
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefDAY 13Oct 21 · Europe/IstanbulArrival in China
Arrive back in China, concluding a delightful photography trip
Accommodation:End of trip
Final arrangements follow the operator’s departure briefWhere we stay
Planned overnight arrangements; properties, room types and bookings are subject to confirmation. Day 1: Overnight flight; no hotel planned Day 2: Cappadocia cave hotel; property to be confirmed Day 3: Cappadocia cave hotel; property to be confirmed Day 4: Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed Day 5: Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed Day 6: Istanbul; hotel to be confirmed Day 7: Oia, Santorini; hotel to be confirmed Day 8: Santorini; continued stay to be confirmed Day 9: Santorini; continued stay to be confirmed Day 10: Near the Acropolis, Athens; hotel to be confirmed Day 11: Athens; continued stay to be confirmed Day 12: Overnight return flight; no hotel planned Day 13: End of trip
Getting there
These are reference services for the instructor, not mandatory flights for participants. Confirm group operation, schedules and connections before booking. October 9: Hong Kong–Istanbul TK071, 22:30–05:50 next day. October 10: Istanbul–Cappadocia TK2002, 08:15–09:35. October 12: Cappadocia–Istanbul TK2007, 15:50–17:25. October 15: Istanbul–Athens A3991, 10:40–12:10; Athens–Santorini A3368, 15:05–15:55. October 18: Santorini–Athens A3355, 11:35–12:25. October 20: Athens–Beijing CA864, 14:15–05:05 next day. Beijing–Shenzhen CA1331, 08:00–11:25; connecting date is to be confirmed.
04 / A CLEAR PICTURE
Know what is included.
Platform service fee to be confirmed
Included
Accompanying photography, editing, support and trip planning.
Before departure: The logistics team purchases travel insurance, books hotels, and organizes and plans the itinerary, giving everyone an overall understanding of the photography journey;
During the trip: An accompanying travel photographer photographs you on location, records the beautiful scenery, and captures your memorable travel portraits!
Complimentary travel accident insurance; coverage and insured limits are to be confirmed.
Not included
Round-trip transport between your departure city and the destination;
Meals within the itinerary;
Chartered vehicle expenses within the itinerary;
Admission tickets listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation throughout in twin rooms. Anyone requesting single occupancy throughout must pay an additional supplement;
Other additional service fees not listed;
In exceptional circumstances involving force majeure, such as natural disasters, war, strikes, or airline delays or cancellations, the organizing team reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary. Additional expenses, including extended accommodation abroad, meals, transportation, or national airfare adjustments, may be charged at expenses. We will nevertheless do everything within our ability to minimize participants' losses;
Invoice taxes are excluded; any additional payment for an invoice is to be confirmed.
Service fees, supplements, taxes and the final total are subject to written confirmation.
05 / BEFORE YOU GO
Clarity before departure.
Availability and registration
Register your interest in this trip. Group operation, availability, total payment and booking terms are to be confirmed with the operator.
Cancellation and breach provisions
Before departure, participants and the organizing team may sign a written travel contract or give notice terminating the trip agreement. The contract is legally binding. If termination is requested more than 30 days before departure, excluding day 30, neither party is liable for breach. Days are calculated by subtracting the date the termination notice is received from the departure date; the same calculation applies below. If the organizing team terminates the agreement, all travel fees must be refunded without deducting visa or entry-permit fees. If a participant terminates after a visa or entry permit has been processed or a flight booked, the relevant visa, entry-permit and flight cancellation charges are deducted. The organizing team must refund the travel fees within 5 working days of receiving the termination notice. If either party terminates within 30 days of departure, including day 30, the terminating party bears liability for breach. [Liability of the organizing team] If the organizing team terminates the trip agreement within 30 days of departure, including day 30, it must refund all travel fees without deducting visa, entry-permit or similar charges, and pay compensation according to the following schedule: 30 to 15 days before departure: compensation of 2% of the total trip fee; 14 to 7 days before departure: compensation of 5% of the total trip fee; 6 to 4 days before departure: compensation of 10% of the total trip fee; 3 to 1 days before departure: compensation of 15% of the total trip fee; On the departure date: compensation of 20% of the total trip fee. If this compensation does not cover the participant's actual losses, the organizing team must compensate those actual losses. The organizing team must refund the full trip fee and pay compensation within 5 working days of receipt of the cancellation notice. [Participant liability] Participants terminating the agreement within 30 days of departure must pay the organizing team a business-loss charge according to the following schedule: 30 to 15 days before departure: 5% of the total trip fee; 14 to 7 days before departure: 15% of the total trip fee; 6 to 4 days before departure: 70% of the total trip fee; 3 to 1 days before departure: 85% of the total trip fee; On the departure date: 90% of the total trip fee; If these percentages do not cover the organizing team's actual losses, the participant must compensate the actual losses, up to the total trip fee. After deducting the business-loss charge, the organizing team must refund the remaining travel fees within 5 working days of receiving the participant's cancellation notice.
Trip information
[Registration] Registration for this trip is confirmed upon receipt of the deposit. [Transport] 1. Flights booked by the organizing team are economy-class group tickets. Once issued, they cannot be endorsed to another carrier or refunded. 2. Actual flight, driving and boat travel times on the day apply. 3. Airlines and flight schedules above are for reference only. Changes to flight times may require minor itinerary adjustments; the departure notice takes precedence. [Accommodation] The total is based on 2 people sharing 1 room. We will try to pair solo participants with another participant of the same gender. Participants who do not wish to share, or cannot be matched, must pay the single supplement for a room of their own. [Group meals] We try to choose meals suited to Chinese tastes and ensure that every guest receives an adequate portion. [Photography] 1. Photography activities follow the itinerary. In exceptional circumstances, time spent photographing each location will depend on the actual conditions that day. 2. Please read this itinerary carefully and choose a photography trip suited to your circumstances. If you give up part of the itinerary for personal reasons, including health, or request to forgo accommodation or transport, this is considered voluntary withdrawal. expenses already incurred are non-refundable. You are responsible for your personal safety while not participating in the itinerary. 3. Participants may not leave the group without permission during group photography activities, except during free time. Leaving partway through the trip is considered a breach by the participant. Unused photography activities, meals, accommodation and vehicle services are non-refundable, and the organizing team is not responsible for accidents occurring while the participant is away from the group. 4. If force majeure events such as typhoons or blizzards prevent travel according to the agreed itinerary, additional or reduced expenses following changes will be settled according to the travel agency's actual group operating expenses. [Payment adjustments] the organizing team reserves the right to adjust amounts if major fluctuations in international fuel markets cause substantial increases in fuel surcharges. If the increase is within what we can absorb, the trip fee will not be adjusted. [Departure notice] 1. The departure notice will be sent no later than 1 day before departure. If arrangements are confirmed earlier, we will notify you as soon as possible. 2. If the online itinerary differs from the departure notice, the departure notice takes precedence. [Optional activities at your own expense] Under the Tourism Law provisions prohibiting travel agencies from organizing or arranging optional activities at additional expenses, guests wishing to join such activities should contact the service provider themselves for information, amounts and participation. If language difficulties lead you to ask a guide or tour leader for additional assistance, any paid or unpaid help is provided solely in that person's individual capacity, not on behalf of the organizing team or the local receiving agency. the organizing team has no involvement in the expenses, transaction amounts or service standards of free-time activities; guests bear the outcomes themselves.
Shared expenses and registration
Participants share transport, meals, accommodation, guides, arranged photography and supplies, including the instructor’s travel expenses. Participants contribute to the instructor’s meals and lodging even when they skip those services themselves. Photography, editing, support and planning are accounted for separately. Registration order follows payment confirmation; advance payment and payment arrangements are to be confirmed.
Photography delivery and vehicle arrangements
Photography delivery is planned at an average of at least two quick-edited personal images and four shared images per day. Twenty retouched personal images and twenty landscape or cultural images are delivered by email within thirty working days after the trip, without further revisions. Pre-trip clothing advice, posing guidance and photography discussions are provided. Two seats per participant are planned in the private vehicle; final vehicle arrangements are to be confirmed.
Fitness, equipment and conditions
Equipment and fitness requirements will be provided by the operator.
