Tour Description:

A photo tour dedicated to discovering southeastern Transylvania, where cultural heritage and rural landscape intertwine into a visually rich and highly photogenic territory.

We begin in Brașov, one of the best-preserved historical cities in the region, founded by Saxon settlers in the 12th century. Its medieval architecture, perfectly integrated into the urban landscape, offers the first photographic opportunities: volumes, symmetries, and textured details captured in the soft light of early morning and sunset.

On the second day we move into the rural landscape, where the rhythm becomes slower and more intimate. We visit a 19th-century water mill still in operation, as well as the village of Viscri, known for its fortified church and authentic atmosphere.

We continue with scenes of local life — the blacksmith’s workshop, gestures, tools, and textures that define the relationship between people and the built environment.

In Sighișoara, the medieval citadel becomes an ideal setting for urban photography: narrow streets, fragmented light, and strong architectural perspectives.

The third day brings a carefully selected diversity of subjects: Biertan, Brateiu, and Alma Vii.

We work on the interaction between subject and context — from wide establishing frames to environmental portraits, with attention to light, expression, and background. These places naturally open discussions about visual storytelling, ethics, and approaching the human subject in photography.

The final day begins early with sunrise in Biertan, chosen for its mist, low-angle light, and atmosphere. We continue toward Făgăraș Fortress, focusing on massive architectural forms and reflections, before crossing the Perșani Mountains for the last landscape frames in the warm evening light.

This PhotoTOUR is designed as a complete photographic exercise: landscape, architecture, documentary, and portrait photography. The emphasis remains consistently on light, planning, and image construction, within a rhythm adapted to observation and real field photography.

Photo tour operated as a private experience by PhotoTOUR.

Important: for fixed departure photo tours, please visit the TOURS section.

Itinerary

• Day 1 – Airport pick-up and transfer to Brașov.

• Day 2 – Brașov city tour followed by visits to fortified churches around Brașov, including one UNESCO World Heritage site. Evening blue-hour photography with the city lights.

• Day 3 – Departure from Brașov toward the Făgăraș region to visit a functional 19th-century water mill. In the afternoon we spend time in Viscri, photographing shepherds returning to the village and the fortified church.

• Day 4 – In Viscri we visit the village blacksmith, where we observe the traditional shoeing of horses. In the afternoon we continue toward Sighișoara.

• Day 5 – Early morning walk through the streets of the medieval citadel, followed by a visit to a Transylvanian village to meet a family of traditional coppersmiths. In the evening we arrive in Alma Vii.

• Day 6 – We leave the guesthouse before sunrise to photograph the early morning light in Biertan. After breakfast we continue toward Făgăraș to photograph the Făgăraș Fortress. Later, we cross the Perșani Mountains for landscape photography in the soft evening light before returning to Brașov.

• Day 7 – Airport transfer and end of the tour.

Difficulty: easy, car/minivan acces

Photo equipment: Please refer to the equipment list in the internal PhotoTOUR section. For companions/non-photographers, a good smartphone is recommended to capture memories.

Trekking equipment: Please refer to the equipment list in the internal PhotoTOUR section.

Accommodation: Hotels an Guest houses with 3* ranks

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner included

Transport: confortable minivan or by car, depending on the size of the group.

Companions: The price for companions is the same as for participants.

Price: From 1770€/person for a minimum group of 6 people.

Depending on the group size, the price per person varies as follows:

Minimum 2 participants: 3095€ / person
Minimum 4 participants: 2150€ / person

Single supplement: 280€ / person

Included:

• Accommodation with demipension in hotels and guest houses 3*

• Transport and aiport transfer included.

• Local taxes, entry fee.

• Photo guiding and instruction by Mihai Moiceanu

Not included:

• Meals other than those specified

• Beverages of any kind

• Travel and accident insurance

• International flights

• Travel and health insurance

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