£299pp—5 nights by 'spectacular' Lake Como

The north shore of Lake Como is perfect for those wanting to escape the crowds. The villages feel more tranquil and traditional, and have excellent rail and ferry connections. Five-night getaways start from £299 per person, with travel dates in spring, summer, or autumn.

What's included

• Return flights to Milan (Malpensa, Bergamo, or Linate)
• Five nights at the Hotel Lago di Como, in a Standard Room
• Daily breakfast and dinner
• Welcome cocktail in the hotel bar
• Wine-tasting in the hotel bar, including two red and one white wine, plus a snack

When
Fly from London (Gatwick, Luton, or Stansted), Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Manchester, or Newcastle on select dates 1 April-22 June; 1 September-26 November, 2025.

Depart on select dates February–March from the even cheaper price of £269 per person. Depart on select July dates from £429 per person.

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Hotel details
Lonely Planet calls Lake Como "the most spectacular of the three major lakes." Colico is the last village on the lake's northeastern branch.

Hotel Lago di Como sits on a winding street leading to the Colico promenade. The lake, beach, and train station are all within five minutes' walk. Amenities include a restaurant, a courtyard garden, and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast and evening meals are on the house.

Hiking and cycling trails begin in Colico, and the village has cosy wine bars. Many restaurants feature live music, especially during summer.

Exquisite historic villages like Varenna are around 30 minutes away by ferry. Bellagio—arguably the region's most beautiful town—is another 30 minutes by ferry from Varenna.

Other options

• Add extra nights from £49 per person, per night
• Add two nights in Milan, with train transfers and accommodation at Hotel Raffaello, from £99 per person

Transfers & baggage
Direct trains run hourly from Milan to Colico. They usually cost around £7 per person, each way. The hotel is five minutes' walk from Colico train station. Add checked baggage from £59 per person, return.