For the ultimate in simplicity you may find that booking a package holiday to Lake Como offers the best value for money. With flights, transfers and hotels included booking a holiday at Thomson Lakes or Crystal offers peace of mind as you rely on their expertise to plan the perfect lakeside holiday.

Thomson Lakes have over 42 packages available every month to a wide range of hotels, with budget packages in 3 star hotels starting at £487 per person - with full board meaning your meals are catered for - all the way up to some of the finest 5 star luxury villa hotels from £1493 half board.

Interestingly Crystal Holidays offer more or less the same inventory at the exact same prices - probably since they are also operated by Tui, one of the largest and most popular travel firms in Europe. We prefer the website offered by Thomson Lakes as it is easier to navigate and better presented.

Coach Holidays to Lake Como

An alternative is offered by Shearings Holidays for those who prefer travelling to be about the journey as much as the destination. Shearings offer coach and hotel packages from as little as £299 per person for an all inclusive stay in Cadenabbia, and great tours where you can explore the best of the Italian lakes by taking in Lake Como, Maggiore and Garda in one trip.

They also do trips for special occasions, such as the opportunity to travel to Lake Como for Christmas and enjoy the majesty of the lake surrounded by snow capped mountains.