Want a more relaxed pace?   Our boutique group tours are designed to take the time, stress and confusion out of planning an overseas holiday.   Join our unforgettable adventure through the spectacular Lakes area of northern Italy.   During the 16 days and 15 nights that we are in the fabulous lakes area, we base ourselves for a week in Varese then move on to Bassano del Grappa for the second week. This gives you time to unpack and unwind.   Relax and immerse yourself in the real Italy and enjoy!   Our Italian friends share their love of their country, offering you the quintessential Italian experience.   Imagine the crystal clear Italian Lakes surrounded by the snow capped Alps.   Then imagine yourself cruising the Lakes and stopping off to visit spectacular Baroque terraced gardens.   Enjoy the holiday destinations of the wealthy Milanese in the lower alpine highlands of the Italian Lakes, first made famous in the 1800’s.   Visit one of the most bewitching lakeside villages of the region.   Feeling tired?   Spend a day sitting on top of the world overlooking the panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains, relaxing, painting, taking photos.   How about a cooking day high in the mountains?   Want to know where Hemmingway hung out?   Are you a bit of a romantic? How about a moment on Romeo and Juliet’s balcony?   Wander vineyards and sample Prosecco, one of Italy’s best known sparkling wines.   The surrounding countryside produces some of the region’s finest wine, cheese and cherries, not to forget its famed white asparagus and porcini mushrooms when in season.   Last but not least, imagine hiring a gondola to explore the historic canals of Venice.   Cost?   16 days and 15 nights ex Milan A$6485 (single supplement A$885)   We plan – you enjoy   Want more information? Go to  http://www.carolinasusi.com.au/ItalyItinerary.php             Carolinasusi Italia  Tours wishes to advise that, in order to reach some locations, it is necessary to walk on steep, uneven pathways. This may pose some difficulties for people with mobility impairments or those reliant on walking frames or wheelchairs. Where this is the case, a travelling companion who can provide assistance is recommended.  The tour operator reserves the right to ask participants to stay behind or modify their itinerary on any day they feel mobility will be an issue. If you are in any doubt, please consult with the tour operators or Travel Concepts.