Sanfermines and Basque Country
2019
2019
Celebration anthemed by Hemingway, and the beautiful coast of the Bay of Biscay.
Sanfermines and Basque Country
Celebration anthemed by Hemingway, and the beautiful coast of the Bay of Biscay.
Start: July 7, 2019, Madrid, Spain
End: July 13, 2019, Madrid, Spain
End: July 13, 2019, Madrid, Spain
Guide: Dmitry Arkhipov
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The coast of the Basque Country is formed by fantastic beautiful coves and bays, cut rocks and islands, looking like to the back of a fairy dragon. This is the sun that sets in the ocean, the delicious food, and wonderful wines.
Fiesta. Only by visiting Pamplona on the feast of Sanfermines you can really understand what it means. Hemingway visited it for more than 30 years for a reason. He dedicated one of his best works to it: the story "The Sun Also Rises."
This is a carnival until early morning, costume processions, fireworks, and of course, the famous bull races.
We can make wonderful pictures from pre-rented balconies, and if you want, you can even participate in the races. Subject to certain rules - it is safe enough. For sure, you will have unforgettable emotions.
This trip is a real workshop. We will study art photography, the basics of composition and exposure, discuss the photographies.
Fiesta. Only by visiting Pamplona on the feast of Sanfermines you can really understand what it means. Hemingway visited it for more than 30 years for a reason. He dedicated one of his best works to it: the story "The Sun Also Rises."
This is a carnival until early morning, costume processions, fireworks, and of course, the famous bull races.
We can make wonderful pictures from pre-rented balconies, and if you want, you can even participate in the races. Subject to certain rules - it is safe enough. For sure, you will have unforgettable emotions.
This trip is a real workshop. We will study art photography, the basics of composition and exposure, discuss the photographies.
We will visit Bilbao, one of the most beautiful cities in Spain, and take pictures of its magnificent architecture. We will drive along the coast of the Bay of Biscay and take photos of its unlike rocks and bays.
We will visit the famous wineries and vineyards of Rioja.
We will visit the famous wineries and vineyards of Rioja.
We will see the real Basque Country with its authentic villages and unusual architecture and enjoy its charm.
The itinerary
Day 1. (July 7)
Madrid - Bilbao
We meet at Madrid Airport and head north to the Basque Country.
In the evening we have a scheduled shooting in beautiful Bilbao.
In the evening we have a scheduled shooting in beautiful Bilbao.
Days 2-3. (July 8-9)
Bilbao
We will spend two days in this town. It deserves it. The coast near Bilbao is a real discovery for photographers. In the morning and evening, we will travel to various points to capture amazing rock formations and admire the sun setting in the ocean.
After sunset, we will shoot the stunning architecture of Bilbao.
After sunset, we will shoot the stunning architecture of Bilbao.
Day 4. (July 10)
San Sebastian
This day we will shoot the beautiful San Sebastián and its famous bay.
This city is located on the shores of the Bay of Biscay. We will live on a hill with great views of the city.
This city is located on the shores of the Bay of Biscay. We will live on a hill with great views of the city.
Day 5-6. (July 11-12)
Pamplona. Sanfermines.
In the morning we are leaving to take pictures of encierro (bulls race) from specially prepared balconies.
We will have the best places for shooting, from where we can catch all the most interesting moments.
If you want, you can participate in the race.
In the evening we will enjoy the holiday, take genre pictures, take part in the celebration, watch fireworks, performances of artists, processions and carnival.
We will have the best places for shooting, from where we can catch all the most interesting moments.
If you want, you can participate in the race.
In the evening we will enjoy the holiday, take genre pictures, take part in the celebration, watch fireworks, performances of artists, processions and carnival.
Day 7. (July 13)
La Rioja
We are driving towards Madrid through the famous Spanish wine region of La Rioja.
We will visit one of the wineries where we can taste and buy the best Spanish wines.
By the evening we are arriving at Madrid airport, from where you can fly home.
We will visit one of the wineries where we can taste and buy the best Spanish wines.
By the evening we are arriving at Madrid airport, from where you can fly home.
PRICE INCLUDES
* Transportation and transfers along the route
* Accommodation
* Excursions and guide services
* Photo consultation
* Transportation and transfers along the route
* Accommodation
* Excursions and guide services
* Photo consultation
EXTRA COSTS
* Tickets to Madrid and back
* Medical insurance
* Food
* Alcoholic drinks
* Tickets to Madrid and back
* Medical insurance
* Food
* Alcoholic drinks