Lake Como Hotels & Holidays

About Lake Como

Lake Como, the third largest of the north Italian Lakes and the deepest in Europe, has rugged beauty, soaring mountain peaks, gentle foothills and lakeside towns that have attracted scores of composers, artists and poets from Verdi and Liszt to Shelley and Byron. We offer a range of elegant Lake Como hotels ranging from 3 star to 5 star.

The Highlights

• Villa Carlotta (Tremezzo)
• Villa Del Balbianello (Lenno)
• Piazza Garibaldi (Menaggio)
• Piazza dell Chiesa (Bellagio)
• Piazza San Giorgio (Varenna)

Multi Centre Holidays

Experience the best of both worlds and combine your Lake Como holiday with another Italian destination. Citalia offer a fantastic range of multi centre holidays, perfect for taking in all that Italy has to offer.

Pre-bookable Excursions

Please note: Excursions operate seasonally.

Villa Balbianello (from Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo): Take a trip by private boat to one of the loveliest villas and gardens on Lake Como. Villa Balbianello, on the tip of the Lavedo promontory, is perhaps in the most spectacular spot on the lake. Today it belongs to F.A.I. - the Italian equivalent of the National Trust.
Half Day Excursion from £28 pp

St. Moritz & The Bernina Express (from Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Menaggio): This excursion takes you along the northern part of the lake to the town of Tirano, where you'll stop for coffee before proceeding into Switzerland and Poschiavo. From here, you'll take the well-known Bernina Express to Diavolezza where you'll see the White Lake, Black Lake and plenty of breathtaking glaciers. Continue by bus to St. Moritz on the southern side of the Alps.
Full Day Excursion from £40 pp

Milan (from Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Menaggio): This excursion starts with a tour of the Castle of the Duke of Milan, which is said to be the greatest Renaissance monument in the city. Afterwards you will admire the highlights of this historic centre, starting with the Scala Opera house which is one of the most famous theatres in the world.
Full Day Excursion from £37 pp

Boat Tour - The fabulous Villas of Lake Como & Comacia Island (from Bellagio, Menaggio and Tremezzo): An idyllic cruise, with a full commentary, viewing the glorious villas of Lake Como, including the Villa Balbianello whose gardens and sensuous beauty were used for the James Bond film 'Casino Royale' and the Villa Cassinella, one of the most prestigious private villas of the lake. The tour also includes the two villas belonging to George Clooney, Villa Fontanelle; Gianni Versace's former residence, the Villa D'este, voted the world's best hotel in 2009 and many others. On the way back there is a stop on the Comacina Island famous for its dramatic history and legends.
Half Day Excursion from £30 pp

Bergamo (from Varenna ferry landing stage): This excursion will take you along the south eastern coastline of Lake Como, via Lecco, the town of Alessandro Manzoni's "The Betrothed" and on to Bergamo and the "Città Alta" (the Upper town). Bergamo is one of the oldest and most beautiful towns in Northern Italy, dating back to the Middle Ages. You will meet your city guide for a walking tour, visiting enchanting churches, palaces and squares.
Full Day Excursion from £38 pp (does not include one way ferry trip from Varenna).

Lake Orta & Stresa (from Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Menaggio): This excursion starts with a drive to Lake Orta, where you will have time for a stroll around the village. You will then continue on to the elegant town of Stresa, situated on Lake Maggiore. You will take the boat to Isola Bella and after some free time you will travel back to Stresa by boat where you have time to visit the town.
Full Day Excursion from £41 pp

Morcote & Lugano (from Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Menaggio): You will depart by bus to the village of Morcote, with its small alleys and characteristic Patrician homes, architectural monuments and natural beauty. From Morcote you will take a scenic boat ride to Lugano, one of the finest towns in Switzerland, where uou will visit the wonderful Via Nassa and the square of Riforma with their elegant buildings and exclusive shops, you can pay a visit to the municipal park Ciani, finishing with a visit to the Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli.
Full Day Excursion from £34 pp