Our photo trip begins in the country’s capital, Lisbon, a city of cobblestones and pastel prettiness with an underlying gritty edge. Wes Anderson-style funiculars and rickety elevators rattle up and down the alleyways, connecting this hilly city’s hard-to-reach neighborhoods and giving us incredible panoramic cityscapes to photograph. The LX Factory, a relic of Lisbon’s industrial past, is now a sprawling creative complex that combines Lisbon’s recent spur of innovation and reimagined urban decay. This eclectic hub acts as an exciting canvas for people photography as it attracts a dynamic community of artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs who use the space to create and converse. 

Porto, Portugal’s second city, has a very different flavor, a place that wears its traditions of Fado music and Port wine on its sleeve. We will take a day trip to the nearby Douro Valley, a breathtaking UNESCO-listed wine region, offering us vineyard landscapes of symmetrical terraces that slope down to the snaking Douro River. We will also take trips to a smattering of towns like Sintra, Évora, and Faro and explore endless whimsical churches and convents, Moorish hilltop castles, lofty medieval estates, and expansive grounds, catapulting us into a European fairytale. 

Aveiro, an hour’s drive south of Porto, is known as the “Venice of Portugal,” owing to its gondola-like moliceiros that glide along curving canals. Lying beside a coastal lagoon teeming with birds, fish, and seaweed (which the town famously farms), Aveiro has an aquatic charm mixed with art nouveau architecture and azulejos (tiles) adorning the buildings’ facades. 

Finally, a trip to Portugal wouldn’t be complete without visiting the world-renowned beaches of the Algarve for stunning sunsets and seascapes for our cameras to capture. The Benagil Sea Cave, whose dramatic crater-like opening casts beams of ethereal light into this cathedral of nature, is a must for every Portugal photography portfolio. 

This 9-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art. 

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Portugal, with its golden glow, storybook architecture, and vibrant vineyards will transport you into a dreamlike state, made reality by your lens. Your visual odyssey starts here! 

Our photo trip begins in the country’s capital, Lisbon, a city of cobblestones and pastel prettiness with an underlying gritty edge. Wes Anderson-style funiculars and rickety elevators rattle up and down the alleyways, connecting this hilly city’s hard-to-reach neighborhoods and giving us incredible panoramic cityscapes to photograph. The LX Factory, a relic of Lisbon’s industrial past, is now a sprawling creative complex that combines Lisbon’s recent spur of innovation and reimagined urban decay. This eclectic hub acts as an exciting canvas for people photography as it attracts a dynamic community of artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs who use the space to create and converse. 

Porto, Portugal’s second city, has a very different flavor, a place that wears its traditions of Fado music and Port wine on its sleeve. We will take a day trip to the nearby Douro Valley, a breathtaking UNESCO-listed wine region, offering us vineyard landscapes of symmetrical terraces that slope down to the snaking Douro River. We will also take trips to a smattering of towns like Sintra, Évora, and Faro and explore endless whimsical churches and convents, Moorish hilltop castles, lofty medieval estates, and expansive grounds, catapulting us into a European fairytale. 

Aveiro, an hour’s drive south of Porto, is known as the “Venice of Portugal,” owing to its gondola-like moliceiros that glide along curving canals. Lying beside a coastal lagoon teeming with birds, fish, and seaweed (which the town famously farms), Aveiro has an aquatic charm mixed with art nouveau architecture and azulejos (tiles) adorning the buildings’ facades. 

Finally, a trip to Portugal wouldn’t be complete without visiting the world-renowned beaches of the Algarve for stunning sunsets and seascapes for our cameras to capture. The Benagil Sea Cave, whose dramatic crater-like opening casts beams of ethereal light into this cathedral of nature, is a must for every Portugal photography portfolio. 

This 9-day photography tour is more than just a quest to capture exceptional images; it’s an invitation to elevate your craft and see the world through a new lens. Our expert photographer guides will not only lead you to the most photogenic locations under the best light but also help you master the art of visual storytelling. Along the way, you’ll refine your camera techniques and discover how to navigate the challenges of photographing in a foreign land. You’ll also learn to anticipate a scene before capturing the decisive moment, elevating ordinary photos into extraordinary works of art. 

Join us for spirited discussions, enriching camaraderie, and moments of unforgettable inspiration. Portugal, with its golden glow, storybook architecture, and vibrant vineyards will transport you into a dreamlike state, made reality by your lens. Your visual odyssey starts here! 

*All prices are per person and based on double occupancy. Please select single occupancy for a private room. For your convenience, we offer optional early arrival and late departure accommodations so you can extend your stay before or after the trip. We typically stay in upscale boutique hotels in the 4 and 5-star category. Not all destinations offer these types of properties. We look for unique hotels that offer cultural, historic, and/or authentic features. Depending on the size of the group, smaller boutique hotels may have limited room inventory. In some countries or in remote locations, we may be limited to lodges or branded chain hotels. In Cuba, we stay in upscale family-owned Casas (bread & breakfasts). On all of our tours, breakfast is almost always included, but not guaranteed. Meal categories listed include (B) for breakfast, (L) for lunch, and (D) for dinner.