Embrace the rolling hills, jagged rock formations and omnipresent history in this land of kings.
Bursting with flavour, natural essence and picturesque places, Czechia will feed your city-dweller’s wanderlust. We’ll be chasing sunrises and sunsets in wild gorges, canyons, long rolling fields and vineyards of Moravian Tuscany, only to end up walking about Prague’s cobbled streets dotted with vintage lamps.
Bohemia has heaps in store for you. So pack up your gear and get ready to be treated to a true photographer’s delight. All in one go, and ready to be captured.
Tour Itinerary
Czechia from a ringside seat
Day 1 / South Moravia
The chapel
Getting off to a good start, the tour will have us chase after this beautiful chapel hiding in the shade of old trees. We just need to wait out the day in Moravia until sunset. A win win situation, just you wait.
Day 1 / South Moravia
Sentinel trees
The second target of our day one. This cluster of trees is a gathering spot for a lot of wildlife, be it deer, hares or pheasants. The sunset here is just pure magic, with the rolling fields and the ever-changing play of shadows.
Day 2 / South Moravia
Wildlife hideouts
As the sun rises, we definitely cannot miss the wildlife hideouts intended as shelter for animals. These strips of habitat niches in the fields make for a quite unique landscape feature worth capturing.
During the day we’ll make it to Mikulov - set among vineyards, this beautiful town is a display of scenic historical streets, good food and local wines with a famous chateau standing guard on the hill top. While in Mikulov, we’ll aso dive into post production, focusing on Lightroom & Photoshop skills.
Day 2 / South Moravia
Chestnut tree alley
Sunset will belong to this quintet of chestnut trees standing majestically in the rolling fields. Impressive from up close, their sight becomes even more appealing from greater distance.
Day 3 / South Moravia
Šardice grove
We’ll be saying our goodbyes to Moravia in Šardice. The grove’s majesty will stand out against the fields basking in the sunrise. Once we are all set, we’ll be making our way across the country to the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the second part of our tour.
Day 3 / Bohemian Switzerland
Křížový vrch
For our after dinner mint, we will be taking in a beautiful 360° view of the landscape lying at the foot of Křížový vrch - a treeless hill standing in the middle of Bohemian Switzerland. There’s no such reward as having a sunset photoshoot for a dessert.
Day 4 / Bohemian Switzerland
Zirkelstein
We’ll rise and shine to a dramatic view of the Kamenice River Valley, cliffs of Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland and Lusatian Mountains silently patrolling the landscape around only to be had from Zirkelstein, a small table mountain in Saxon Switzerland.
Day 4 / Bohemian Switzerland
Models in the landscape
Portrait photographer Michala Rusaňuková, a New York Film Academy graduate, will teach you how to distill a beautiful model into the surrounding nature and take in landscape in a broader sense. Professional styling of the model is taken for granted, after which we’ll take a plunge into the most picturesque corners of Bohemian forests and mountains and help you go for the right lens, set up your camera and share some pointers on communicating with the models. We’ll take her pictures in the best of light and then go through some post production.
Day 5 / Bohemian Switzerland
Bastei
Sunrise, sunrise… looks like morning in your lens... through which you will be capturing this awesome landmark. Towering 194 metres above the Elbe River, the jagged rock formation of Bastei is one of the most prominent lookout points of Saxon Switzerland that will treat you to an incredibly sweeping view of its surroundings.
Day 5 / Bohemian Switzerland
Gorges of River Kamenice
During the day we’ll go on a field trip of the River Kamenice. Gorging on the views, we’ll be capturing the flow of its waters that run deep below the sandstone cliffs of Bohemian Switzerland.
Day 5 / Bohemian Switzerland
Schrammsteine
The sunset will belong to another jagged rock formation towering high above the Elbe River in Saxon Switzerland - this time, the chain on rocks provides what are probably the most stunning views in the Elbe Sandstone Mountains.
Day 6 / Bohemian Switzerland
Vilemínina stěna
We’ll be catching the sunrise from this formation; a great vantage point offering one of the most breathtaking vistas of the village of Jetřichovice and the landmark of Růžovský hill (Rosy hill) in the background. Wilhelmina’s cliff is simply an each way bet and place fit for saying our last goodbyes to Bohemian Switzerland before we make way to the city of a hundred spires, the capital of Czechia, Prague.
Day 6 / Prague
Old Town Bridge Tower
Unforgettable views all around, this tower is one of the most beautiful Gothic gateways in the world. As it happens, it is also the gateway to Charles Bridge, one of the oldest preserved stone bridges in Europe, which will be the highlight of our tour on day 8.
Day 7 / Prague
Prague Castle
At the crack of dawn we will catch the sun sneaking up on the city’s skyline from Hanavský Pavilion, one of the most impressive Art Nouveau structures in the city. The luxury restaurant here offers perhaps the most sweeping panoramic views of Prague bridges. Full of the impressive views, we will take a slow walk towards the Prague Castle, the city’s landmark, a UNESCO World Heritage site, presidential residence and the place where Czech crown jewels are kept. Not to mention the fact that it is an irresistible tourist attraction visible from most Prague’s viewpoints.
Day 7 / Prague
New World (Nový svět)
The time to squeeze in an Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop session into the program. We’ll get down to whatever questions you may have and review the pictures from the tour and learn how to make best use of your RAW files and turn them into smashing photographs.
On our last night in Prague, we’ll watch the sun set over this quarter close to the Prague Castle. Its narrow alleys and tiny houses retain their old-world atmosphere and the locals often do not even know it exists - the quarter is thus a place of calm and features the only preserved timbered house in the city we can admire together.
Day 8 / Prague
Charles Bridge
On our final day, we cannot miss out on the Charles Bridge - one of the oldest preserved stone bridges in Europe and witness to many historic events. This site probably makes for the most popular sight in Prague and is an avenue to many images charged with great medieval mood. Simply put, this site place is a can‘t miss on your bucket list - it’s like the Statue of Liberty to New York...
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Explore the Bohemian lands with the real adventures
Tour Details
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7 nights
up to 10 attendees
intermediate photographers
moderate hiking involved
Included in the price
- Professional photography tutor
who will guide you through the area, show you the best photo locations of the Czech Republic photo tour and lead you throughout the whole workflow of landscape photography (choosing the right gear, scene selection, composition, post production). - 7 nights of accommodation
- Transport
including Prague airport pick-up / drop-off - Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Excluded from the price
- Flight tickets
or any other form of transportation to and from the Czech Republic - Travel insurance
please note that travel insurance is compulsory - Alcoholic beverages
- Additional snacks & meals
- Any visa fees
when applicable
Recommended Gear
We want you to get a kick out of the tour, so we suggest that you bring the following:
- Digital camera
i.e. DSLR or mirrorless camera - Wide angle lenses
highly recommended for landscape photos - Telephoto lens
You will need at least a 200mm focal length, anything “longer” than that will give your more options and flexibility on the visited locations - Good tripod
sturdy and stable is a MUST - Circular polarizing filter
- Cable release
not necessary, but recommended
- Waterproof hiking boots and waterproof clothing
Make sure to pack up some warm clothing. It can get real freezing cold, especially in the mornings - Comfy city wear shoes
Walking about the city’s cobbled streets is always better with worn-in shoes on.
Accommodation
Penzion Longus is set in Kyjov. This 4-star guest house offers a tour desk. Italian, Mediterranean and local dishes are served at the on-site restaurant. This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Kyjov! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
When in Bohemian Switzerland, we will put you up at Penzion Lípa, about a 2-hour drive from Prague. The guesthouse is a listed building featuring a wide range of amenities (sauna, gym, wellness, restaurant etc.) and finely preserved original architectural elements - an atmosphere worthy tucking yourself in after a rich full day of landscape photography.
Located in the city centre, the 5-star Grandior Hotel Prague is a design hotel offering a restaurant and spacious rooms with free WiFi, very close to public transportation. A spa centre and a sauna are available. The rooms are air-conditioned, filled with light and fitted with classic furniture, a safety deposit box, an LCD satellite TV, a minibar, a writing desk, and free tea and coffee making facilities.
Les Gibbons, IT Manager, United Kingdom“The trip with Martin and Vojta was very successful photographically and a great fun! They worked hard to ensure we saw a variety of locations in the best light, and anyone wanting help to make the best of the location received it. I would wholeheartedly recommend them, I will definitely travel with them again.”