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Lake Como

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"A place where shimmering waters meet majestic mountains, where charming villages whisper romance and every sunset feels like a masterpiece. Serenity, beauty, and timeless elegance await."

Welcome to Lake Como

Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Lake Como Cruise & Stay Holidays. These packages all feature a cruise sailing from the port of Civitavecchia. This means that Cruise Nation bring you massive choice on cruise lines to sail with throughout the year. Our Lake Como Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Lake Como providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.

A View of Lake Como

With our Lake Como Cruise & Stay packages, your flights will always be included. We also offer flights from a number of regional airports throughout the UK giving you much greater flexibility and making your holiday experience as smooth as possible.

A View of Lake Como
A View of Lake Como

Lake Como offers a bounty of activities. Glorious mountain hikes offer superb views, whilst a cookery course will give you a chance to create a dish using fresh ingredients grown in the region.

Take to the slopes with a spot of skiing or get a bird’s eye view with a helicopter tour over the lake and mountains. Soak up the culture in the popular towns of Agregno, Bellagio and Laglio where you can spot curiosities like an 18th century 22-metre high pyramid or Bear Hole where cave bear bones were once found but are now on display in the Natural History Museum in Milan.

Wine lovers will rejoice in the selection of wine tasting tours available but Cantina Follie is a particularly special wine tasting venue, based in the cellar of a traditional Italian villa. Wine bottles are stacked around the walls and vintage oak wine barrels have been repurposed as makeshift tables giving this venue a whimsical, shabby chic charm that’s perfect for discovering the history of wine production in como.

A View of Lake Como
A View of Lake Como

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Weather in The Mediterranean

Lake Como’s weather is as elegant as its surroundings—mild, picturesque, and perfectly in tune with the region’s charm. Summers are warm but rarely too hot, with gentle breezes gliding over the water, making it ideal for boat rides, lakeside aperitivos, and sun-drenched strolls through charming villages.

Autumn brings a golden glow to the hills, cooler evenings, and a peaceful atmosphere as the crowds thin. Winters are crisp and quiet, with misty mornings that give the lake an enchanting, almost mysterious beauty. Snow is rare, but the surrounding Alps wear a dusting of white, adding to the magic. By spring, the landscape bursts back to life—blooming gardens, fresh mountain air, and the promise of another idyllic season on Italy’s most glamorous lake.

Things to do in Lake Como

A Pizza and a Glass of Wine

Food & Drink Tasting Tour

Food & Drink Tasting Tour

Some of the tours will take you to restaurants and wine bars whilst others will take you to vineyards and farms where you’ll be able to see the production process and taste items such as cheese and olive oil. There are also cookery classes where you’ll use fresh, local ingredients and trips to markets where guides will point out how to spot the best quality ingredients and teach you how to order them in Italian – so you’ll feel like a local in no time!

A View of Lake Como from the Funicular

Take the Funicular

Take the Funicular

During the journey you’ll enjoy panoramic rural views of Como and when you get to Brunate (the journey is approx 10 minutes long), you can enjoy a leisurely drink in the small bar and enjoy the views a little longer or you can go and explore.

A view of Varenna in Lake Como

Visit Varenna

Visit Varenna

The houses are quintessentially Italian, painted in sunset shades of ochre, orange and red and the narrow cobbled lanes make Varenna a perfectly picturesque destination.  Find yourself a spot along the waterfront and enjoy a fresh coffee whilst watching the world go by.

A View of Bellagio on Lake Como

Explore Bellagio

Explore Bellagio

Not only is it incredibly beautiful as it sits on the edge of the water with a dense forest backdrop, but you can also find world-class restaurants and hotels which attract an array of A-list celebrities every year. Bellagio is characterized by century-old buildings, narrow cobbled lanes and boutique shops filled with the finest Italian products.

Restaurants in Lake Como

A couple cheering glasses of wine

Cremeria Bolla

Cremeria Bolla

Cremeria Bolla has been running for over 120 years – so they must be doing something right! Serving up delicious desserts and gelato, it’s a paradise for anyone with a sweet tooth. As well as desserts and gelato, you can also grab a great cup or coffee or an aperitif in the evening.

Pizza

BabaYaga Steak House & Pizza

BabaYaga Steak House & Pizza

Located in Bellagio, BabaYaga is famous for its flatbread pizzas. With an extensive menu with various toppings head to BabaYaga for the perfect pizza. And if you want a steak, don’t worry. They offer some of the most succulent steaks in the area and all at an affordable price.

Lake Como Nightlife

A Couple at dinner Drinking wine

D Lounge

D Lounge

D Lounge is a trendy spot where you can enjoy a selection of drinks and nibbles whilst enjoying a superb view over the lake.

A group of friends cheering drinks in a bar

Enoteca Cava Turacciolo

Enoteca Cava Turacciolo

Tucked away in one of the narrow streets of Bellagio is this traditional-style winery. The bar is located in a cellar with vaulted ceilings which creates a great atmosphere for you to enjoy a glass of one of the many wines available.

A orange cocktail

Passion Como

Passion Como

Passion Como serves up some of the best coffees and alcoholic beverages in Como. They’re also known for their excellent meat and cheese boards which are perfect for a late night nibble if you’re enjoying a glass of wine or two.

A bartender making a drink

Bar Il Molo

Bar Il Molo

Located in Varenna, Bar Il Molo has amazing views over the lake and in addition to offering cocktails and coffees, it also serves up a great pizza!

Events in Lake Garda

A view of flowers

Orticolario

Orticolario

Orticolario is an international flower show which occurs for 3 days every year at the end of September/early October. There are workshops to learn more about growing flowers or arranging them, incredible flower displays and activities especially for little ones too.

Someone holding a drink and overlooking a courtyard of people

Festival of San Giovanni

Festival of San Giovanni

The Festival of San Giovanni is the oldest festival on the lake and it celebrates the rich heritage of Como. It’s held on the last weekend in June and there is folk art, music and traditional food.

A Jazz band performing

Como City of Music Festival

Como City of Music Festival

This music festival has been running for 10 years and it’s an eclectic celebration of not just music but theatre and dance too. It’s held from the end of June to early July.

What's Included

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Return flights included from a choice of UK airports.

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FREE Handpicked Lake Como Hotel Stay.

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Discounts for Tickets to Lake Como Excursions.

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A Choice of Accommodation on Ship.

A Knife and Fork

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Snacks in Selected Ship Eateries.

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Hot drinks, Ice Tea's, Lemonade, Juices, and Water in Select Buffet Venues.

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Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available.

Theatre Masks

Entertainment & Activities, Day & Night, Inc Theme Nights & Parties.

A Child

Fantastic Youth Programmes from Babies to 17 years old.

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Ship Port Taxes & Fees

Amazing Lake Como Cruise & Stay Deals

* Price information

Prices on display are from and per person based on 2 sharing the lowest cabin grade unless otherwise stated. Gratuities are not included in any of these offers unless otherwise stated. Baggage charge may apply. No Booking fee is payable when you book online. Cruise Nation and Cruise Line Terms & Conditions apply. E&OE.

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