We have added a second trip - October 1, 2013

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Veneto,V eneto...Wherefore art thou Once the heartland of the Venetian Republic, Veneto is today among the wealthiest, most developed and industrialized regions of Italy. Having one of the country's richest historical, natural, artistic, cultural, musical and culinary heritages, it is also one of the most visited regions of Italy and the destination for our ANNUAL PAESANO FALL TRIP to Italy in 2013. This destination is so popular that the first trip is SOLD OUT. So we have added a second trip leaving OCTOBER 1, 2013. Located between Venice and the Italian Lakes, Veneto is one of Italy's top three wine regions. We'll visit some of its wineries tucked in between such historic places as Padua, Mantua, and Asolo, as well as Sirmione and Desenzano on the shores of beautiful Lake Garda. A day in the magical city of Venice is sure to enchant and amaze all. Our favorite city of all in this region is Verona, the fabled home of the tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet. Verona has been an important crossroads for 2,000 years, and is also the site of an all summer opera festival in its beautiful outdoor Roman amphitheatre. Even if we forget the famous lovers, the Arena, the food and the vineyards, Verona is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy... with its elegant medieval and Renaissance palaces, its fine piazzas...did we mention its shopping! We will make Verona our home for 7 nights, so there will be plenty of time to sample all that this enticing city has to offer. The departure date for the 8-12 day trip is October 1, 2013 (we are finalizing the details). For those who wish to spend a bit more time in Italy, there is an extension excursion to Milan and Lake Como. Milan is one of Italy's most fashionable cities and one of the richest cities in Europe but it also holds several historic and artistic attractions, including the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, the Last Supper painting, and the famous La Scala Opera House. Travelers to Milan will find a fast-paced, glamorous city with a thriving cultural scene and a top city for shopping. Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It recently earned fame as home to Hollywood star George Clooney. But celeb-spotting aside, it's known for jaw-dropping natural beauty, elegant old villas—and the scenic towns surrounding the lake. For trip information, please contact Paesano owner Michael Roddy at 734-971-0484 or email him at mroddy@paesanosannarbor.com. Or contact our travel coordinator Suzan Alexander of Cultural Encounters at 734-327-1931 or suzan@ceitravel.com. These are the best experiences we've had in our lives.