Lake Como - Drinks Inclusive Holiday 7 nights
Holiday Highlights
Lake Como offer visitors some of the most beautiful scenery in Italy; soaring snow-capped peaks in the north give way to gentle rolling hills and colourful sub-tropical lakeside gardens and promenades to the south. Imagine the bright blue waters lapping at the elegant shores, surrounded by fine walks, imposing villas and beautiful parks and gardens filled with exotic flowers - giving this area a real Mediterranean flavour - and you’ve got the picture. All around the lake there are sheltered bays, charming lakeside resorts and peaceful fishing villages. There are weekly markets to visit, shops and boutiques to browse around, colourful gardens to explore and pavement cafes to relax in as you watch the world go by.
We stay in the delightful lakeside resort of Tremezzo, which is perfectly placed on the western shore of the lake and is ideal for enjoying everything the lake offers. Tremezzo has a particularly mild climate and a well-to-do atmosphere, thanks to the beautiful villas that nestle on its shores. The village is surrounded by olive and orange groves and has an impressive mountain backdrop. It’s easy to get around from Tremezzo, ferries criss-cross the lake from one delightful harbour to the next, while steamers and local buses can take you to some of the lakeside towns and villages further along the lake. The nearby Villa Carlotta is well worth visiting. Built in the early 18th century, the Villa is renowned for its beautiful gardens, which extend over 14 acres.
Inside the villa are some superb sculptures and works of art by Antonio Canova. A boat trip to Bellagio, sometimes called the ‘pearl of the lake’, is a definite “must do”. The old town is a jumble of cobbled lanes and stepped streets lined with stylish boutiques, wine bars and craft shops selling locally produced handicrafts including olive wood carvings and woven silk. Little known Varenna, just across the lake from Bellagio, is practically as unspoilt as its neighbour and is an ideal village for wandering around. There are meandering lakeside paths and the walk up to the 13th century Monastery Villa will reward you with some fine views over the eastern arm of Lake Como. You are also in easy reach of fast-paced, fashionable Milan and the glorious Swiss Alps - best seen from the scenic carriages of the Bernina Express railway.
However you choose to spend your time and however much you see, you will find that you will want to return to beautiful Lake Como, again and again!
What's Included
14 nights accommodation in a double or twin bedroom with private bathroom
28 meals 14 buffet breakfasts 14 four course evening dinners
Free bar every day from 5.00pm to 11.45pm
Music some evenings
Return flight to Milan from your chosen airport
One hold suitcase and one piece of hand luggage per person
Return transfers between the airport and hotel
ATOL Protected
We are delighted to feature the superb 3 star Hotel Bazzoni, which is one of the most popular hotels on Lake Como. The hotel is situated in an enviable position on the lakeside promenade in Tremezzo and has stunning views over the lake to Bellagio from its restaurant and terrace.
Opposite the hotel is the boat landing stage, from where ferries and steamers can take you to other towns, resorts and beauty spots around the lake. The interior of the Bazzoni is full of character and history, with many of the design elements having been rescued from this former spa hotel after being damaged in World War Two. Recently refurbished, the welcoming Hotel Bazzoni now offers a more stylish and contemporary design but which is full of charm and character - perfect for a relaxing holiday to Lake Como
The well appointed standard twin or double air-conditioned bedrooms have a private bathroom, hairdryer, flat screen satellite TV, safe, usb points and free wi-fi. Bedrooms with a lake view and balcony or rooms with a lake view and a spacious terrace with sun loungers are available at a supplement.
There is a free bar for Mistral's guests every day from 5.00pm to 11.45pm serving local brand spirits, wines, beers, soft drinks, tea and coffee. The included meals are served in the bright and airy main restaurant on the first floor, which has has floor to ceiling windows that lead out onto the sun terrace and overlooks the lake. Breakfasts are buffet style and dinner each day is four courses with a choice of menu. The hotel also has three 'a la carte' restaurants where Mistral guests receive a 20% discount. There is a lift but there are 4 steps to enter the hotel and 5 steps to use the lift.
The Bazzoni also has an outdoor swimming pool and a jacuzzi (May to September) and a sunbathing area where you can top up your suntan.
Bedrooms and Upgrades Prices are based on standard twin or double en-suite bedrooms. Bedrooms with a lake view and balcony and bedrooms with a lake view and a spacious terrace complete with sun loungers are available at a supplement. Single bedrooms with a lake view and balcony are also available at a supplement.