Siracusa Sicily
Photography Adventure with Mary
6-Night Retreat Feb 3 to February 9, 2026
$995
Discover this tantalizing, scrumptious island in Southern Italy!
Exploring Sicily will thrill you to the core, I've visited 7 times and go back every year. Why?
Because Sicily is a breathtaking brew of Greek, Arab, Norman, and Roman cultures.
You'll walk to spectacular places: the sparkling sea is your new front yard, dazzling daily strolls and vibrant views where you'll receive one-on-one guidance on how to take exquisite photographs.
Your photography guidance is hands-on training as you're shooting which is the way I learned how to do it 45 years ago.
Are you wondering how to compose a shot, choose an angle, and identify your light then this is your creative retreat.
Stunning Siracusa, on the island of Ortigia where we will stay, is the pearl of the Mediterranean. Sparkling Baroque architecture and delicious seafood and local wine. Friendly residents and easy to walk or bike on this gorgeous island.
Want to get naughty? The food here is thrilling.
Pistachio is the passion of Sicily, and luscious chocolate, sinful arancini, divine bread, lusty gelato, and the shameless cheese!
Thrilling food markets with colorful street vendors announcing their wares with gusto.
You'll be ecstatic seeing the breathtaking beaches and ancient temples where we'll be shooting; both in town and in nature.
And then Agrigento, the perfectly preserved Greek Temples are better than Greece!
Gems you'll discover: ancient amphitheatre and fountain of Diana in a gorgeous piazza. Sunsets melting you in bliss, and the fresh seafood caught locally.
Exquisite views, spectacular food, and Baroque architecture towering over a cobalt blue sea. What will we photograph?
A stunning beach, architecture, people, food, and sunsets.
And still time for shopping, eating, massages, and biking to ancient ruins if you like.
Bonus: you'll eat heavenly Sicilian delicacies you've never tasted before and their wine is absolutely thrilling: lower alcohol content, high value and low cost.
Going solo? Most people who come to my retreats are solo so it's perfect if you are too!
Here's the thing;
Every photo walk is an adventure, carefully curated to ignite your creativity and spark incredible photos taken by you! Guaranteed.
FAQ about Sicily here
Sicily Itinerary
Meet the night before to have a drink together.
Day 1:
Explore the central piazza of Siracusa and the breathtaking architecture. Sunset and dusk shooting in the early evening.
Street photography in the center of town. You'll capture candid moments of people practicing your timing to nail the shot. There's an art to capturing stealth photos. Sicilians in this town have been known to playfully participate in your photo captures.
Day 2
Siracusa architecture is why this is a UNESCO World Heritage site: but the food is better in Sicily so during our shoot we'll be stopping at a vetted cafe to revive ourselves.
Full day of shooting and instruction in video too.
Day 3
Day Trip to Taormina by train. This stunning town will captivate you with amazing views and a gorgeous beach. We'll be walking in the historic center taking stealth shots of people and the breathtaking landscape. Greek Amphitheatre, stunning botanical garden with views, patisseries, and fun shops.
Day 4
Morning shooting of how to get a great photo of a person in 1 minute or less. And you'll receive in depth commentary on your photos. This will help you see what makes some of your photos remarkable and exactly how you can improve other photos the next time you're out shooting so you can continue your success at home.
Day 5
Day Trip to Agrigento to see gorgeous Greek Temples and eat lunch at a cool restaurant.
This is an optional trip with additional cost for private transport and admission into the Greek Temple UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 6
Bonus day, do what you like and I'll make recommendations for massages or shopping. Or relax and reflect.
You can catch your plane in Catania or add on more days with a trip to Taormina or Palermo. You'll get detailed plans on how to do this in our call.
Here's what Shirley McClintock, a participant in my Sicily workshop has to say about it:
"Your real talent is the care you bring to everyone you meet. You have a special sparkle that most people don’t have."
Book a Discovery Call Now
You'll receive a short Retreat Questionnaire before our call to see if this premium adventure is for you!
Email me at [email protected] and I'll immediately send it to you.
Is this for you?
This is for you if you don't want to agonize over which island to visit in the Mediterranean. Sicily will captivate you with its seascapes, ravishing architecture, and friendly residents.
And I'll be with you every step of the way! I've fallen in love with its charm, beauty, seafood, and people from 7 journeys here.
Here's why you should book now and why this retreat is unique:
1. Only 4 people, so once all seats are reserved, no more availability until next year.
2. You'll return home with stunning photos and new skills you've learned so you can photograph your future travels and your own backyard, capturing people, architecture, and nature.
3. No single supplement for your private room. You get your own space in lodging I've discovered for you in my world travels. I stay in local hotels that give you a 5-star experience at an affordable price, $55 to $70 per night in Sicily. Off season rates in the Winter!
Where to stay?
I'll recommend hotels for you in the center of Ortigia, Siracusa so you can walk everywhere. No need for high price taxis.
You get your own private room with bathroom.
Cost per room: $60 to $90 per night.
You can add on Taormina and stay here if you like. Villa Sara.
Of if you want to book your own hotels or apartments, choose near the historic center of Ortigia by the Duomo.
If you're going to Taormina, book near Corso Umberto.
Siracusa, Taormina, and Agrigento are bursting with fresh seafood and Sicilian delicacies, wonderful local artisan shops and relaxing strolls around town.
You'll be invigorated by the salty air and ancient piazzas on a white pebble beach.
You're free to reserve your spot now by clicking below and I'll contact you the same day.
$995 per person includes all photography guidance, advice, recommendations, and directions on how to add more days of fun to your itinerary on your Sicily Adventure.
Hotels, meals, and trip to Agrigento are additional. Most people have their own diets so I've kept the price lower rather than inflating the price to include meals. Y
You'll be able to walk to all cafes and bars from your lodging.
See what Donna says about her experience in Italy with me below
Book A Call with me to get more info on how you can join us
Exploring Sicily will thrill you to the core, I've visited 7 times and go back every year. Why?
Because Sicily is a breathtaking brew of Greek, Arab, Norman, and Roman cultures.
You'll walk to spectacular places: the sparkling sea is your new front yard, dazzling daily strolls and vibrant views where you'll receive one-on-one guidance on how to take exquisite photographs.
Your photography guidance is hands-on training as you're shooting which is the way I learned how to do it 45 years ago.
Are you wondering how to compose a shot, choose an angle, and identify your light then this is your creative retreat.
Stunning Siracusa, on the island of Ortigia where we will stay, is the pearl of the Mediterranean. Sparkling Baroque architecture and delicious seafood and local wine. Friendly residents and easy to walk or bike on this gorgeous island.
Want to get naughty? The food here is thrilling.
Pistachio is the passion of Sicily, and luscious chocolate, sinful arancini, divine bread, lusty gelato, and the shameless cheese!
Thrilling food markets with colorful street vendors announcing their wares with gusto.
You'll be ecstatic seeing the breathtaking beaches and ancient temples where we'll be shooting; both in town and in nature.
And then Agrigento, the perfectly preserved Greek Temples are better than Greece!
Gems you'll discover: ancient amphitheatre and fountain of Diana in a gorgeous piazza. Sunsets melting you in bliss, and the fresh seafood caught locally.
Exquisite views, spectacular food, and Baroque architecture towering over a cobalt blue sea. What will we photograph?
A stunning beach, architecture, people, food, and sunsets.
And still time for shopping, eating, massages, and biking to ancient ruins if you like.
Bonus: you'll eat heavenly Sicilian delicacies you've never tasted before and their wine is absolutely thrilling: lower alcohol content, high value and low cost.
Going solo? Most people who come to my retreats are solo so it's perfect if you are too!
Here's the thing;
Every photo walk is an adventure, carefully curated to ignite your creativity and spark incredible photos taken by you! Guaranteed.
FAQ about Sicily here
Sicily Itinerary
Meet the night before to have a drink together.
Day 1:
Explore the central piazza of Siracusa and the breathtaking architecture. Sunset and dusk shooting in the early evening.
Street photography in the center of town. You'll capture candid moments of people practicing your timing to nail the shot. There's an art to capturing stealth photos. Sicilians in this town have been known to playfully participate in your photo captures.
Day 2
Siracusa architecture is why this is a UNESCO World Heritage site: but the food is better in Sicily so during our shoot we'll be stopping at a vetted cafe to revive ourselves.
Full day of shooting and instruction in video too.
Day 3
Day Trip to Taormina by train. This stunning town will captivate you with amazing views and a gorgeous beach. We'll be walking in the historic center taking stealth shots of people and the breathtaking landscape. Greek Amphitheatre, stunning botanical garden with views, patisseries, and fun shops.
Day 4
Morning shooting of how to get a great photo of a person in 1 minute or less. And you'll receive in depth commentary on your photos. This will help you see what makes some of your photos remarkable and exactly how you can improve other photos the next time you're out shooting so you can continue your success at home.
Day 5
Day Trip to Agrigento to see gorgeous Greek Temples and eat lunch at a cool restaurant.
This is an optional trip with additional cost for private transport and admission into the Greek Temple UNESCO world heritage site.
Day 6
Bonus day, do what you like and I'll make recommendations for massages or shopping. Or relax and reflect.
You can catch your plane in Catania or add on more days with a trip to Taormina or Palermo. You'll get detailed plans on how to do this in our call.
Here's what Shirley McClintock, a participant in my Sicily workshop has to say about it:
"Your real talent is the care you bring to everyone you meet. You have a special sparkle that most people don’t have."
Book a Discovery Call Now
You'll receive a short Retreat Questionnaire before our call to see if this premium adventure is for you!
Email me at [email protected] and I'll immediately send it to you.
Is this for you?
This is for you if you don't want to agonize over which island to visit in the Mediterranean. Sicily will captivate you with its seascapes, ravishing architecture, and friendly residents.
And I'll be with you every step of the way! I've fallen in love with its charm, beauty, seafood, and people from 7 journeys here.
Here's why you should book now and why this retreat is unique:
1. Only 4 people, so once all seats are reserved, no more availability until next year.
2. You'll return home with stunning photos and new skills you've learned so you can photograph your future travels and your own backyard, capturing people, architecture, and nature.
3. No single supplement for your private room. You get your own space in lodging I've discovered for you in my world travels. I stay in local hotels that give you a 5-star experience at an affordable price, $55 to $70 per night in Sicily. Off season rates in the Winter!
Where to stay?
I'll recommend hotels for you in the center of Ortigia, Siracusa so you can walk everywhere. No need for high price taxis.
You get your own private room with bathroom.
Cost per room: $60 to $90 per night.
You can add on Taormina and stay here if you like. Villa Sara.
Of if you want to book your own hotels or apartments, choose near the historic center of Ortigia by the Duomo.
If you're going to Taormina, book near Corso Umberto.
Siracusa, Taormina, and Agrigento are bursting with fresh seafood and Sicilian delicacies, wonderful local artisan shops and relaxing strolls around town.
You'll be invigorated by the salty air and ancient piazzas on a white pebble beach.
You're free to reserve your spot now by clicking below and I'll contact you the same day.
$995 per person includes all photography guidance, advice, recommendations, and directions on how to add more days of fun to your itinerary on your Sicily Adventure.
Hotels, meals, and trip to Agrigento are additional. Most people have their own diets so I've kept the price lower rather than inflating the price to include meals. Y
You'll be able to walk to all cafes and bars from your lodging.
See what Donna says about her experience in Italy with me below
Book A Call with me to get more info on how you can join us
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