Italian Lakes & Venice

12 days / 12 nights, Sept. 21-Oct. 4, 2014. Highlights: Stresa on Lake Maggiore / Isolo Bella, one of the Borromean Islands / in SWITZERLAND, Locarno and Lugano / back in Italy, Bellagio on Lake Como / ride a steamer to Villa Carlotta / medieval Bergamo / Roman ruins in Verona / Giotto frescoes in Padova / in Venice, Doge’s Palace, boat tour, art at I Frari church / island of Murano. Land, $3,995. Single supp., $550. Intimate France (Oakland, CA; 800 / 676-1247).