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Villages, Castles and Vineyards - Alsace Photography Tour

  • 12th - 16th October, 2026

  • £2,499.00 / £350.00 Deposit

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Our Alsace photography tour 'Villages, Castles and Vineyards' is back by popular demand and will take place in October 2026. Your tutors will be Light & Land founder Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan.

If you're seeking a photography tour that offers more than just picture-perfect scenes, Alsace in October might just be the ideal choice. Nestled between the Rhine and the Vosges mountains, this enchanting region of northeastern France is known for its vineyards, timber-framed villages, and quietly majestic landscapes — and who better to guide you through it than Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan? With their wealth of experience and deep affection for the area, you're in excellent hands.

Autumn in Alsace is nothing short of a visual feast. As the vines are starting to turn and the soft light of the season settles over the hills, the region becomes a dream for photographers. You'll have the opportunity to explore and capture a variety of scenes — from vast swathes of vineyards climbing toward distant peaks to the intricate details and charming corners of villages like Hunawihr, Sainte-Hippolyte, and Bennwihr. It’s the sort of place that rewards patient observation, offering delicate cameos and compositions at every turn.

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Villages, Castles and Vineyards - Alsace Photography Tour

Alsace Photography Tour - Villages, Castles and Vineyards
Tucked between the Rhine and the Vosges mountains, Alsace is a region where history, landscape, and culture converge in a uniquely captivating way. In October, as the vineyards turn to burnished gold and the villages take on a quiet, post-harvest calm, Alsace becomes a place of remarkable stillness and beauty — the perfect setting for a photography tour that’s as inspiring as it is rewarding.

Once fiercely contested between France and Germany, Alsace bears the marks of both in its architecture, language, and traditions. Wandering through its cobbled streets, you’ll find medieval church spires, half-timbered houses painted in soft pastels, and village squares that seem almost unchanged by time. Places like Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé aren’t just beautiful — they feel steeped in a long and complex story, with each weathered doorway and hillside chapel offering something quietly profound to photograph.

Alsace Photography Tour
Alsace Vineyards Photography Tour

Ribeauvillé, where we will be based, is a lively small town with no shortage of photographic interest - its medieval charm, rich textures, and a generous scattering of architectural gems will be right on our doorstep. From here, we'll venture out to explore more of the region’s treasures — not only the better-known spots such as Riquewihr, but also quieter, less-trodden corners that still carry the soul of old Alsace.

This is a tour that thoughtfully balances time in the wider landscape with the intimacy of village life. Churches punctuate the region in perfectly chosen spots, offering strong compositional focal points, while the gentle rhythm of life here makes it a refreshing change of pace. Whether you're refining your visual storytelling or simply wish to immerse yourself in a quietly stunning part of France, this tour offers the time and space to do just that, with Charlie and Astrid by your side to make sure you'll return with photographs to treasure.

Photos: Charlie Waite, Sue Bishop

  • Included

    • Accommodation on single occupancy basis

    • Breakfasts

    • Airport transfers from recommended flights

    • Transport during the tour

    • Tuition from Charlie Waite and Astrid McGechan

  • Excluded

    • International flights

    • Meals not mentioned

    • Insurance

Tutored By

Tutored by Charlie Waite

Charlie Waite

 Tutored by Astrid McGechan

Astrid McGechan
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Luxury Editions

Essentially, a Luxury Editions tour is an exclusive micro learning group with five star tuition and treatment in all aspects of the tour. Each year a small number of ‘Luxury Editions’ tours will run where the group numbers no more than four photographers per tutor. Here the learning approach is more intensive where the leader is able to offer constant ‘hands-on guidance’ allowing them an opportunity to work in depth with each individual photographer in addition to working with the group on a collective basis. In addition to this, the accommodation will be of a high standard and special extras will be included. These tours are only taught by our long standing leaders who have years of experience and are highly sought after. If you would like to join a Luxury Edition tour, then the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop.

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Off the Beaten Track

Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tours cater for those more adventurous photographers who would like to get off the beaten track and explore roads untrodden or delve into the culture of a place. Groups are small and you can be assured that although the tour leader will have an in-depth knowledge of the location, you may veer off track if an unplanned photography opportunity presents itself! The tuition is five star on these tours. The accommodation varies on these tours from mid range hotels, shared cabins on a ship to basic and clean camps. Our priority is to get you to the best locations in time for the best shot and if this means camping half way up a mountain then so be it! Our 'Off the Beaten Track' tutors will have experience and knowledge of the area, so you can be assured that you will be completely taken care off to allow you to concentrate on that award winning image. If you would like to join an ‘Off the Beaten Track’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. We do also ask that you have a good level of fitness as these tours could involve a large amount of walking. Check each tours description for requirements.

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Classic

Our Classic tours are aimed at those who wish to discover unique locations, but at a more leisurely pace than the Off the Beaten Track tours. There will be ample time to immerse yourself in the location and spend time on your photography. Classic tours also focus on sunrise and sunset (which are optional for those who like to sleep in!) and have a slightly larger group size (max 8 per tutor) to allow the social side of photography to be appreciated. Tuition is five star and hotels are mid-high range depending on the tour. Every classic tour is different so do refer to the tour description for details of accommodation and locations visited. If you would like to join a ‘Classic’ tour, then a good knowledge of your camera would be an advantage, but not essential, and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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City Tours

Interested in architectural photography or street photography? Do you get a buzz from photographing city life? Then a city tour is for you. We have a range of tours catering to various styles of photography including People/Street, Intentional Camera Movement, Iphoneography or Architectural photography. Tours range in length from weekend breaks, ideal for those who don’t have may days holiday left, or longer tours to allow yourself to truly explore the city. Our tutors have an in-depth knowledge of the location and will take you to undiscovered spots to ensure you come away with a varied selection of images that you are proud of. If you would like to join a ‘City’ tour, the requirement would simply be a complete understanding of the workings of the camera and the desire and commitment needed to attend the workshop. Fitness levels required vary depending on the tour so do check the exertion level under the description tab.

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In a Day

Only got one day to spare or have already used up your ‘holiday’ budget? Join one of our ‘In a Day’ photography workshops and we will provide you with the knowledge, the views and the techniques for making the most of the light. You will go away not only having met some like minded people but most importantly having learnt something new and exciting about photography. You only need to bring a camera and an open mind! Our photography workshops are ideal for all levels of photographer from beginner to advanced. Please note these one day workshops are exclusive of VAT, this will be applied at the rate of 20% at the checkout.

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Easy - most locations are arrived at by vehicle, and most subjects and viewpoints are within easy reach. No particular level of fitness is required.

Moderate - these tours involve some walking, perhaps sometimes in towns, or on well developed trails. There may be a limited amount of uphill walking. Please advise if you have any fitness concerns.

Strenuous - these are tours which may include demanding levels of walking, including some prolonged or steep ascents and descents. Rough terrain (off the beaten track) may well be encountered. A reasonable level of fitness is required for these trips.

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