Cuba Photography Tour
9 Days and 8 Nights
An Intimate Small Group of 6-9 Enthusiastic Photographers of all Levels
Arrive January 20, 2024
Depart January 28, 2024
Cost $3670 Double Person Occupancy - Limited Single Rooms Available for $3870
The price of this program also includes the cost of your CUBAN VISA to travel to Cuba.
Boxers Training at the Gimnasio de Boxeo Rafael Trejo, Old Havana, Cuba photo by Jay Seldin
Itinerary Details
Arrive on January 20, 2024
January 20 Day 1 Arrival in Havana - Walking Tour of our hotel location in Vedado and the Malecon. Our Welcome Dinner in a neighborhood restaurant in Vedado included.
January 21 Day 2 Walking tour Old Havana, including Raphael Trejo Boxing Gym, Streets of the Barrio and visit the newly refurbished Capitolio. A visit to a Ballet Dance rehearsal, artist studio or another photographer’s studio visit if time permits’ Lunch+Dinner on your own
January 22 Day 3 Day trip out of Havana to Hector Luis Prieto Tobacco Plantation, San Juan y Martínez, Cuba including lunch. On return, a stop at Grabadown a great opportunity to photograph the wonderful Down Syndrome Community in Pinar Del Rio. Back to Havana. (Lunch is not included with our stop at the Plantation,) Dinner on your own
January 23 Day 4 Parque Almendares, Visit Roberto Salas, Colon Cemetery - Classic cars Tour And Dinner on your own this special restaurant in Havana -La Guarida. Lunch + Dinner not included.
January 24 Day 5 Travel to Trinidad. A few stops along the way to photograph and enjoy. Lunch +Dinner not included
January 25 Day 6 Walking tour of Trinidad , Free time to explore the beautiful cobblestone streets of Trinidad. Lunch + Dinner not included.
January 26 Day 7 A day trip outside of Trinidad. Lunch + Dinner not included.
January 27 Day 8 Return to Havana visit the famous or should i say Infamous Nacional Hotel at sunset . Farewell Dinner at the San Cristobal Restaurant,- Included.
January 28 Day 9 Travel home
The following is included with your cost: Cuban VISA, Airport pick-up in Havana and Airport shuttle back to Havana airport. All Hotel accommodations. All Breakfasts. - Welcome dinner, Farewell Dinner and 1 Lunch. - All in country transportation. Bottled water when we are traveling in our van. Medical insurance is available through your Airline ticket. You MUST hold onto your boarding pass to receive Cuba’s Medical Insurance if you need Medical attention while in Cuba.
NOT included: Your airfare to and from the US to Cuba. Travel insurance (you MUST purchase).All alcoholic beverages, All meals not included in the Itinerary. Tips for Tranportation Driver, and all Guides
Itinerary can change due to availability of accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
photo by Jay Seldin
Morocco Photography Tour
12 Days - 11 Nights
An Intimate Small Group of 6-10 Enthusiastic Photographers of all Levels
SOLD OUT
Arrive October 17, 2024
Depart October 28, 2024
Cost $5595.00 Double Person Occupancy Per Person - Limited Single Rooms Available for $6695.00
From the Spring Festival of Planting photo by Jay Seldin
Roman Ruins Volubilis, Morocco All Photos by Jay Seldin
Itinerary Details Coming Soon…
12 Days 11 Nights to Explore the following Locations + Hotels*:
Day 1: Casablanca- 1 night - Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by our driver and brought to our hotel for some relaxation and our Welcome Dinner
Day 2: Tangier - 1 night -On our way to Tangier we will stop at Rabat , the capital city for a photo walk. We will then continue our drive along both the Atlantic Coast and the Mediterranean Sea with stops to photograph the coastline until we arrive at our Riad in Tangier. Time to walk the streets and photograph before dinner.
Day 3 +4: Chefchaouen - 2 nights - In the morning we will again do a photo shoot on the streets of Tangier before we begin our journey to the “Blue City” of Chefchaouen our travels will take us through the through the Rift mountains until we reach Chefchaoue. We will settle in to our Raid for our 2 night stay. On our first full day here we will walk the narrow cobble stone streets for some cool blue shots of this incredible city. Day two we will tour another part of the city to walk and photograph.
Day 5 +6 : Fez - 2 nights: -Before breakfast we will hike up the edge of the mountain for some photo work of this Berber town. Return for breakfast then set off to the Cultural and Scriptural capital of Morocco - FEZ. We will stop along the way for some cool photo locations. In the evening, we will have a visit to the Ramparts of Fes for some spectacular views to photograph that overlook of the Medina. Our first day in Fez we will begin with a photo shoot with a some local models in traditional dress that will meet us in our Riad. After the morning shoot it’s time to explore the Walled-in City of Fes, every type of shop possible including the famed Tanneries, the King’s Palace and many ceramic potteries are there for us to to photograph. The next day will be a long travel day through the Middle Atlas Mountains.
Day 7: Merzouga - 1 night -Most of the day will be spent winding our way through the beautiful forests, jagged rock faces, and Berber villages as we cross the Atlas Mountains and begin to descend towards the Sahara Desert. Lots of Photo stops. LOTS of Photo stops. As we make our on the road, the buildings will fade into a dusty pink as we travel down towards the Sahara Desert. When we arrive we will enjoy some sunset pictures over the dunes. Sunrise and sunset at the dunes is well worth the visit!!
Day 8: Sahara Desert Camp - 1 night - Sunrise on the Dunes!! 4x4 dune ride! and a visit to Normadic Berber Village and finally we make to our Authentic Superior Tented Camp. 30min camel trek on the dunes at sunset!!
Day 9: Kashbar Ait Ben Hadfdou - 1 night -From the desert, we will take the SUV back to meet up with our Van. We will head towards Ouarzazate. Along the route, we visit the Todra Gorges (600 ft high). The towering cliffs and beautiful palm tree valley make this a picturesque drive. After Ouarzazate we will head out to the Kasbah Ait Benhaddou where you will be ready for the sunset and sunrise. In typical Moroccan fashion, the true treasures must be searched out and discovered...usually off the beaten path. In actuality, this setting has been used for more films than any other location in Morocco; films including, Lawrence of Arabia, Jesus of Nazareth, and The Gladiator and more recently Game of Thrones.
Day 10 + 11 - Marrakech - 2 nights - Time to wake early for some sunrise pictures over the Kasbah maybe?? . After breakfast, we will continue our journey to Marrakech. In the evening we will head to the square of the medina, the famous Jemaa el-Fna. This is one of the highlights of Marrakech. Coming alive at night with the local storytellers, entertainers, and mouthwatering barbeque pits, the square is well worth a visit. If you would rather observe, you might enjoy a quiet cup of tea on a terrace overlooking the square. Day 11 After breakfast, we will have a guided tour of Marrakech, the southern pearl of Morocco. This city should be onevery traveler’s bucket list. We will discover the Palace of the Bahia, Maison de La Photographie, Majorelle Gardens and many other hidden treasures. The rest of the day you will enjoy Photographing Marrakech on your own. And our Final Dinner together tonight under the Moroccan Stars! Sleep well my friends!
Day 12 Marrakech to Casablanca (B) Depart for Home
Itinerary can change due to availability of accommodations and other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.