Highlights
Highlights
Istanbul
MAY 16-20, 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
PhotoQuest Adventures invites you on an extraordinary Photo Quest to Istanbul, where you'll have the exclusive opportunity to capture mesmerizing moments of the city's highlights, including the majestic Hagia Sophia and the resplendent Blue Mosque. But the magic doesn't stop there. As we traverse the vibrant streets, your photography skills will flourish under the expert guidance ensuring your portfolio is adorned with stunning, diverse captures. This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure where cultural marvels blend seamlessly with photographic brilliance.
explore
Special Turkish entertainment dinner with music and dance
Photograph whirling derviches
Capture amazing images from a rooftop bar
discover
The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia to be overwhelmed by its beauty
Balat with its narrow cobbled streets and colorful houses
Umbrella Street , one of the best photo spots in Istanbul
learn
Street photography
How to take portraits using one flash off camera
How to tell a story with your images
Post Processing
Lodging
Lodging
Istanbul
MAY 16-20, 2024
Accommodations based on double occupancy.
ISTANBUL
Seven Hills Hotel
The Seven Hills Hotel Istanbul Sultanahmet is located in the heart of the historical Sultanahmet area, our unique boutique hotel offers a spectacular panorama of the area’s cultural and architectural treasures of empires past and present. It is one of the rarest views in the world. While you are resting in our terrace restaurant enjoying an authentic Turkish meal, you will gaze upon the Hagia Sophia, the magnificent dwelling built by the architect Isidorur in A.D. 530, and you won’t miss the Sultanahmet Mosque known as Blue Mosque...
Itinerary
Itinerary
Istanbul
MAY 16-20, 2024
May 16 - Depart USA for Sultanahmet-Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel.
Early Group Dinner at the Seven Hills Hotel. At 8pm we will attend a Whirling Derviche Show. Overnight four nights at Seven Hills Hotel.
May 17 – Discover Sultanahmet -Walking Tour
After breakfast depart for the Blue Mosque followed by Hagia Sophia and .Sultan Ahmet Park. Photograph Topkapi Palace followed by lunch. After lunch photograph Basilica Cistern or Theodosius Cistern, Yeni Cami Mosque and Syleymaniye Mosque.
May 18 – Fatih District & Galata
After breakfast photograph the Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
After lunch – Balat/Fener include Merdivenli Yokuş Evleri, colorful stairs near İncir ağacı kahvesi, Dimitrie Cantemir Museum Cafe, Fener Greek High School, and photograph the colorful houses of Balat.
Photograph sunset Galata Tower-.
May 19 – Modern Istanbul
Photograph Sunrise followed by Dolmabahçe Palace & Mosque
Highlights include: Umbrella street , Besiktas Carsi Tour,
Ortakoy Mosque and. a Sunset Cruise
Dinner
May 20-Depart back to the USA
Transport back to the airport.
Quest Leaders
Quest Leaders
Istanbul
MAY 16-20, 2024
MIRJAM EVERS
Mirjam Evers is a New York City based travel photographer who specializes in travel images, portraiture, landscape photography and adventure images. Born and raised in the Netherlands, Evers has photographed in more than 90 countries, including many of the most exotic places in the world. Evers' photographs are indicative of her unique capacity to personally connect with diverse cultures and communities. Her eye for location lighting is highly stylized and works to illustrate and heighten the unique characteristics of each international locale. She is able to transcend cultural and language barriers with an intangible spirit that is conveyed in every image. Evers is one of the founders of Photo Quest.
Selected Publications: AFAR, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Departures, Golf Magazine, AARP, Outdoor Photographer, Outside Magazine, PDN, American Photo, Popular Photography, Digital Photo, MSN Travel and Town & Country Magazine.
NAJAT NABA
Born in Brazil, Najat grew up in between the mountains of Lebanon and the skyscrapers of New York. Her diverse upbringing helped shape her desire to travel the world. Leading workshops, she has introduced many groups to photography while still exploring the cultures and diversity of the more than 40 countries she's visited. Her gift for languages (she speaks Arabic, Spanish and English fluently and a bit of Dutch and Portuguese) has enabled her to put people at ease through out her travels. She enjoys the opportunity that workshops give her to meet different types of people and introduce them to the beauty and marvel of the world. A huge believer in giving back, she is dedicated to supporting local charities throughout her travels. Her work has appeared in NY Times Magazine, American Photo, Financial Times, Interior Design, Popular Photography, The Editor at Large, HGTC.com, Trail of Inspiration.com, mocoloco.com and Oprah.com.
Pricing
Pricing
Istanbul
MAY 16-20, 2024
Cost per person
Price : $3,499 based on sharing a room
Limited to 6 participants.
Not included
Flight tickets
Alcoholic beverages during meals
Gratuities
Included
4 nights accommodation based on double occuoancy
Breakfast one dinner
All entrance fees
English speaking guide
Transportation
Whirling Dervish Show
All taxes/service fees
We highly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.
It is mandatory to have "Cancel for Any Reason" travel insurance on all of our trips.