Christmas on Lake Como

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Lakeside Festivities

Celebrate the festive season on the shore of glistening Lake Como, in a comfortable hotel situated across the water from beautiful Bellagio. Enjoy half-board accommodation, a splendid Christmas Day lunch, and discover one of Europe's most scenic corners on some wonderful included and optional excursions.

Holiday Highlights

Spend time on the shores of Italy's most romantic lake
Discover Bellagio, 'Italy's most beautiful town'
Como Town Christmas Market and Magic Light Festival
A Lake Como cruise on Christmas Day
A Christmas Day turkey lunch

What's Included

Five nights' half-board accommodation at the three-star Hotel Lario
A four-course Christmas Day lunch (six-course at Hotel Bazzoni)
A boat ride to Bellagio
A visit to Como Town Magic Light Festival
A boat cruise on Christmas Day
Return flights from the UK to Milan
Coach travel and transfers throughout
One piece of hold luggage per person
The services of a friendly, experienced tour manager

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Milan, and transfer by coach to your hotel.

Day 2

Your first unforgettable full day begins with a boat trip across the water to Como's most sparkling settlement, stunning Bellagio, often described as Italy's most beautiful town. Step ashore for a short walking tour and time to explore, before returning across the water for lunch at the hotel.Later, we'll journey by coach to Como Town, where the lakeside Piazza Cavour and nearby Via Plinio, beneath the majestic cathedral, are home to a colourful Christmas Market selling local produce and wares. After dark, a dazzling Magic Light Festival illuminates the historic buildings. Soak up the festive atmosphere before returning to the hotel in time for dinner.

Day 3

Spend Christmas Eve relaxing in your hotel, or join our extended half-day optional excursion to Switzerland's stylish Lugano, delightfully set on the shore of the smaller lake of the same name. After a chance to explore, return to the hotel to begin your festive celebrations.

Day 4

Your memorable Christmas Day includes a relaxing cruise on the lake, taking in the sight of the historic villas that dot the wooded shore, and culminates with Christmas lunch, and dinner later this evening.

Day 5

Join this morning's optional full-day excursion to Milan, one of Europe's most exciting cities. See Sforzesco Castle, the famous Galleria shopping mall, La Scala (one of the world's greatest opera houses) and the great cathedral, Il Duomo (which is Italy's largest Gothic church). Enjoy a tour in the company of a local guide, before returning to your hotel in time for dinner and a relaxing last evening at the hotel.

Day 6

Bid "arrividerci" to your hosts, and transfer back to the airport to board your flight home.

Hotel Lario, Mezzegra-Tremezzina

Offering an enchanting view of Como's waters, this welcoming and comfortable three-star hotel is a short distance from the lake itself.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

The Lario offers traditional comforts and modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, a restaurant, bar and an outdoor pool (seasonal). On an historical note, the village of Mezzegra was the place in which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini met his end in 1945, at the hand of the partisan leader Audisio.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour and thirty minutes from Milan Malpensa and two hours from Milan Bergamo.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

European Christmas closing times

Shops in Europe will generally be closed from early afternoon on Christmas Eve until 27th December. Included tours and excursions have been chosen for their scenic or historic value.

Italian hotel room tax

Some regions of Italy have introduced a room tax of between 1 € and 3 € per person per night, payable directly by the guest to the hotel on check-out. You will be advised by your Tour Manager in resort if a particular hotel is implementing this charge.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Foreign Office travel advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Entrance fees

Since some attractions visited offer free admission to visitors at certain times of year, we do not include entrance fees. These will be payable locally where applicable. This applies to excursions that are included in the price of your holiday and to excursions booked as optional extras.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Hotel Lario, Mezzegra-Tremezzina

Hotel transfer times

Combining hotel transfers

European Christmas closing times

Italian hotel room tax

Special requirements

Itinerary changes

Foreign Office travel advice

Entrance fees

Disabled access

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