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Lake Como is a deep blue lake framed by mountains, with villas, gardens and small towns on its shores. Bellagio, Varenna and Tremezzo are linked by boat. Our trips to Lake Como pair it with Milan, Venice and the rest of northern Italy.
You will find our trips that include Lake Como below. Every itinerary can change to fit your dates, budget and pace. Browse all our Italy vacation packages.
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Michelangelo's David, the Uffizi and Brunelleschi's dome, all a short walk apart, with the Tuscan hills just outside town. Our Florence vacation packages pair the museums with the wine, food and villages around the city.
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Hop between Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio by boat.
See the famous lakeside villa and its terraced gardens.
Walk through the gardens and art collection in Tremezzo.
Stroll the lakeside gardens of the neoclassical villa just south of the center of Bellagio.
Wander the colorful harbor and lakeside walkway of the quietest village on the eastern shore.
Walk the stepped lanes and lakeside promenade of the village at the point where the three arms of the lake meet.
See the marble cathedral in the heart of Como town, built over almost four centuries.
Spend an hour on the lively promenade of the western shore village, a ferry stop facing Bellagio and Varenna.
Lake Como is a seasonal place. Most villa gardens, ferries and lakeside hotels run from late March to early November, and the lake looks its best when the gardens are in flower.
Spring (April and May): Azaleas and camellias at Villa Carlotta, snow still on the peaks and days in the 60s°F. Quiet enough on weekdays to have the villas almost to yourself.
Early summer (June): Warm, green and every boat running. One of the best months for a first visit.
High summer (July and August): Days in the 80s°F, water warm enough to swim and the busiest ferries of the year. August brings Italian holiday crowds, so book early.
Autumn (September and October): Clear light, fewer people and the start of the chestnut season in the hills. September is the sweet spot.
Winter (November to March): Many hotels and gardens close and the ferries run less often. Calm and atmospheric, but better for a short stop from Milan than a long stay.
Nestled beside Lake Como’s shimmering waters, Mandarin Oriental offers luxurious rooms, Michelin-star dining, serene spa retreats, and impeccable lakeside hospitality
Lake Como is in Lombardy, in northern Italy, about an hour north of Milan and close to the Swiss border. Shaped like an upside down Y, it is ringed by the foothills of the Alps.
About an hour by car or train. We arrange a private transfer to your hotel.
Milan Malpensa is the usual choice, with direct flights from several US cities. From there it is about an hour by car to Como town and a little longer to Bellagio or Varenna.
Bellagio sits at the center of the lake with the best ferry links. Varenna is quieter and has a train station, and Tremezzo faces Bellagio with some of the grandest villa hotels on the lake.
Two or three nights is enough to see Bellagio, Varenna and a couple of villas by boat. Add a night if you want to hike above the lake or spend a day in nearby Switzerland.
Yes, in summer. The water is cold until June and reaches the low 70s°F in July and August. Most people swim from hotel pools, lidos and small beaches rather than straight off the town promenades.
Our packages that include Lake Como start at around €6,000 per person. The price depends on the season, your hotels, how much private guiding you want and which cities you add. International flights are extra, and you see an itemized price before you commit.
Yes. Some of our trips run as small groups, and where a private version is available you can ask for it. Your quote always says which one you are getting, and you have 24/7 support while you travel.
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