If you are seeking inspiration, Lake Como holidays are swathed in creativity. From grand lakefront mansions, to Michelin-starred restaurants, Lake Como offers something for everyone. Visit Villa Balbianello and take a walk around a pristine 18th century example of a Villa, or take a train journey on the Bernina Express for breathtaking scenery.
Holidays to Lake Como offer visitors a true taste of Italian luxury, romance and beauty. A favourite destination for honeymooning couples, as well as the rich and famous, Lake Como is a popular break for a romantic Italian getaway. Located not far from Milan, the lake is one of Italy’s most beautiful places and is surrounded by dramatic peaks, charming medieval towns and villages, as well as grand, luxurious hotels and villas.
Spend some time browsing the boutiques in elegant Bellagio, admiring the gardens in Tremezzo and enjoying Varenna with its ice cream coloured houses. It may be busy and popular but there are several untouched villages off the beaten track to explore further – including Lecco in the south east corner of Lake Como, quiet Bellano, and striking Argegno near to George Clooney’s Villa Oleandra, which is backed by tall peaks. The town of Como shouldn’t be overlooked either – the gateway to the lake, most travellers are only passing through, but stop a while to explore its historic medieval centre and take in the views from its lakeside promenade.
Take a look at our suggested itineraries for inspiration, or call our personal travel planners on 01293 765055* for a bespoke multi-centre
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Experience more of Italy by adding an excursion to your holiday. Below is a selection of our most popular group excursions in this area.
In addition we can also arrange private tours and experiences tailored to your individual requirements.
To pre-book please call our Personal Travel Planners on 01293 765055*.
Discover the real Lake Como while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels.
The closest airport to Lake Como is Milan Malpensa (MXP). Direct flights to Milan are available from Birmingham, Edinburgh, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted and Manchester and take approximately 2 hours.
Direct flights to Milan Bergamo (BGY) depart from Bristol, Manchester and East Midlands and take approximately 2 hours.
Lake Como is a summer destination, with the season generally running from April to October. The busiest time for holidays in Lake Como is July and August, with the hottest temperatures. The best time for swimming in Lake Como is from July to September when the water temperature exceeds 20 degrees. The climate in the spring and autumn is still warm which makes it perfect for visiting at the beginning or end of season too. For those who want to avoid the busiest crowds but still enjoy warm Lake Como weather, May, June and September are ideal months to visit.
At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.
Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.
On guided tours/excursions it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.
On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation to the driver and guide at the end of the tour.
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.
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