Swiss School of Photography
Sardinia Landscape Photo Tour

Late spring · PHOTO TOUR

Sardinia Landscape Photo Tour

A 6-day epic photo immersion on a still-undiscovered Mediterranean paradise — turquoise coasts, ancient watchtowers, drone and astro sessions — led by an instructor who grew up on the island.

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The experience

It's no coincidence that Sardinia is said to be a possible home of the mythical Atlantis — a mystical place where time slows and inspiration flows. The island quietly waits to be discovered: dark skies, ravines, caves, rock formations, Spanish watchtowers, lighthouses, dunes and beaches of white sand and crystal-clear water.

You'll experience the island the way the islanders do — like a local, not a tourist. As one of our instructors grew up in Sardinia, you'll explore not only magnificent landscape spots but also its history, traditions, secret locations and delicious cuisine.

This tour is designed to showcase the best photography spots planned around the best light, and to teach you the correct camera settings and techniques, boost your creativity and master your composition. You'll learn how to turn a simple picture into an extraordinary image.

Duration: 6 days Group: Small group — up to 7 photographers Level: Beginner & intermediate

What you'll do

On this tour

  • Aerial photography — two dedicated drone sessions over turquoise water and coloured cliffs
  • Astrophotography — Sardinia has some of Europe's clearest, darkest skies for the Milky Way and stars
  • Long-exposure, composition and shooting techniques for silky-smooth seascapes
  • Secret locations, amazing beaches, hikes and the famous local cuisine
  • A small group with an individual approach for every participant

Where

Locations

  • Cagliari & the flamingo ponds
  • Ogliastra — Cardedu, Barisardo, Tortolì
  • Villasimius
  • Spanish watchtowers & rock formations

Day by day

The itinerary

  1. Day 1 — Cagliari & flamingos

    We start in Cagliari with a photo session of the pink flamingos in the water ponds around the city — landscape compositions playing with reflections, overlooking the sunset and the hills. Bring (or rent through our partner) a tele-lens for close-ups of the flamingos.

  2. Day 2 — towards Ogliastra

    We move north-east to Ogliastra for sunset, discovering famous local food along the way. In the evening we capture the magical light and master composition and long-exposure — the smooth, silky water effect you see in professional photos.

  3. Days 3–4 — Ogliastra

    Each day we visit the most fascinating photographic spots under the golden light of sunrise, practising composition and shooting technique across multiple locations in Cardedu, Barisardo and Tortolì.

  4. Days 5–6 — Villasimius

    We photograph sunrise in Villasimius — gorgeous rock formations, ancient Spanish watchtowers, crystal-clear water and typical Mediterranean maquis. After the final sunrise we drive to the airport, arriving around 11am.

Included

  • Hotel accommodation (twin-room share)
  • Breakfasts, snacks and refreshments
  • Minivan transfers throughout Sardinia
  • Workshop classes led by professional photographers

Not included

  • ·Flights to and from Cagliari
  • ·Lunches and dinners
  • ·Visas (if applicable)
  • ·Medical and travel insurance

Be ready

What to bring

Camera gear

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera — cameras and lenses can be rented free of charge if arranged in advance
  • A wide-angle lens for coastal landscapes and astro
  • A tele-lens for close-ups of the flamingos (rental available via our partner)
  • A sturdy tripod, plus ND filters and a polariser for long exposures
  • Spare batteries and memory cards
  • A drone is welcome where flying is permitted

Clothing & extras

  • Light, comfortable clothing for warm Mediterranean days and cooler mornings
  • Comfortable hiking shoes and outdoor apparel
  • A laptop or tablet for the post-processing sessions (encouraged, not essential)
  • Sun protection, a reusable water bottle and swimwear

Ready to join us in Sardinia?

Tours run as small groups and dates are announced to our community first. Register your interest and we'll tell you the moment the next trip opens for booking.

What our clients are saying

Google Reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ based on 87 reviews on Google

Stavros

21 reviews

★★★★★

Great course! Completely new to photography and this course gave some knowledge that I can immediately implement. Nice atmosphere and material. Great as well for those who do not know much about cameras.

3 weeks ago

Adriaan

4 reviews

★★★★★

This was my THIRD course, and each time I have a great experience learning from such professionals. I have developed a wonderful relationship with the team, and Raffa is always willing to help me, even outside of class. I will definitely book additional courses, and Raffa and I are already putting some specifics together. I can highly highly recommend Swiss School of Photography without ANY doubt!

3 years ago

Manuel

Local Guide · 24 reviews

★★★★★

The landscape photography course was fantastic! It had exactly the right amount of relevant theory, applied use cases and hands-on training for me. After we went through the most important concepts of composition and technical/stylistic settings and saw them in action, we went out into the city and received exercises — wow! It made such a big difference to work on the exercises myself and then receive guidance and see how the result improved. I cannot wait to go out and shoot more now. Many thanks Raffa for your help and tips!

2 months ago

Jesus

4 reviews

★★★★★

I just had my photo post-processing course with Raffa and it was great! I came with no experience editing my photos and I got everything I needed to start on my own: advice on what software to use and a proper workflow to follow every time I sit to edit a new batch of shots. No rushed content — everything was dealt with the proper explanation to understand the importance of every element. And at the end, a long, guided, self-practice session where I could put all the newly learned stuff to work and get immediate advice and valuable tips. Highly recommended!

2 months ago

Maria

10 reviews

★★★★★

I have just completed the beginners course with Raffa and I can highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning the basis of professional photography. The course was very informative and interesting. Having no previous experience in photography, I found it easy to follow. Friendly environment, professional teacher and a whole new world to explore … how exciting!

4 years ago

Lars

Local Guide · 8 reviews

★★★★★

As someone new to photography, the team explained in great detail how everything worked together. Awesome! My second course, landscape photography, explained best how to compose images.

a month ago

Kostis

9 reviews

★★★★★

I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners' photography class! It was incredibly informative, and I left with a wealth of new knowledge. The atmosphere was welcoming and the instructor was both friendly and highly experienced, making it easy to ask all of my newbie questions in a supportive environment.

10 months ago

Leszek

1 review

★★★★★

I participated in the post-processing course and was very satisfied with the session. The teacher was very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about digital photography. The small size of the group allowed for many additional questions and digressions which I found super interesting. The passion of the teacher for photography was palpable and truly contagious. Thank you — it was a pleasure to join you for the class!

9 months ago

Annabel

3 reviews

★★★★★

I had the opportunity to join two classes hosted by Nika — one about the basics of photography and the other about social media strategy. Both lessons were absolutely great! Nika tailored the content for me and my friend; the lessons were very interactive and hands-on. The course material we received, with all the presentations and precious tips, is of extremely high quality. Nika is very prepared, experienced, qualified and enormously empathetic. It has been a blast and I'm looking forward to the next session!

7 months ago

Achi

13 reviews

★★★★★

Raffa is a great teacher! Very patient, knowledgeable and professional. I really enjoyed the class, looking forward to continue improving my photography skills!

3 months ago

Anushree

1 review

★★★★★

I attended the beginner course with Raffaela. This is the second time I did a course with them. The course was excellent, with all of the essential information to get you started in serious photography, and the instructors are very friendly and happy to answer all your questions.

10 months ago

Gabriella

Local Guide · 1 review

★★★★★

We have started doing several courses for photography and videography in our office, which has been excellent. We gained a tremendous amount of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in a short time — customized training tailored to our requirements with a very flexible approach. The classes are fun; you don't even notice the time flying. I look forward to a continued partnership on our journey of becoming great photographers. :)

a year ago

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