New holidays to the Italian lakes
easyJet holidays is for the first time launching holidays to the world-famous Italian lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore.
The brand-new easyJet holidays Lakes collection promises relaxation, romance and adventure for this summer and summer 2022 from just £450 per person. With a selection of 3* to 5* hotels on offer, holidaymakers can now experience the best of traditional Italian elegance. All lakes holidays include flights, hotel, a generous 23kg bag allowance per person and transfers which, for a limited time only, will be private for summer 2021 holidays.
The launch comes alongside growing popularity of holidays to Italy, which saw a 17% increase in holidaymakers between 2015 and 2019 [1], and easyJet offering more flights to Milan than any other airline.
Lakes holidays are bookable with just a £60 deposit per person and customers can pay in fee free instalments in a timeframe that best suits them. All holidays are covered by the Protection Promise, an industry leading customer policy offering ultimate flexibility and reassurance. Customers can change or defer their holiday online up to 28 days before they are due to travel without incurring any change fees. As part of the promise, easyJet holidays Covid commitments mean the provider will cancel any holiday where there’s a routine quarantine requirement in destination, as well as give customers the option to cancel their break at short notice if there are restrictions at home or in the destination.
A one-hour drive north of Milan, Lake Como, a wishbone shaped lake over 20 miles long and one of the deepest in Europe, has been a popular holiday destination since Roman times and oozes elegance. Framed against a stunning landscape of the snow-capped Alps, with picture perfect villages on the water, this lake is famed for its atmospheric sense of calm as well as its artistic and cultural gems.
With its authentic, rich culture, breath-taking scenery and opportunities for exploration on foot and by boat, holidays to Lake Como show off the best of regal Italian charm. easyJet holidays customers can choose from a selection of hotels, including the 4* NH Lecco Pontevecchio, set on the shores of Como with lake view rooms, from £487 per person including private transfers, or the lakefront 3* Hotel Bazzoni just £450 per person including private transfers.
The largest of the Italian lakes, Garda has something to captivate everyone along its 90-mile stretch which houses 15 waterside jewel-like towns. A paradise for activity lovers, Lake Garda holidays offer activities on and off water as well as relaxing natural thermal spas, and vineyards galore.
Holidaymakers looking for enchanting culture, tranquil beauty and exquisite food at family-run trattorias need look no further than an easyJet holidays package, Those looking for the ultimate in lakes luxury should opt for the 5* Splendido Luxury Resort from £646 per person, with private transfers, a lakefront private beach, spa facilities, outdoor and indoor pools and three onsite restaurants.
While those looking for a relaxing lakes experience can holiday at the 3* Hotel La Paul from £692 per person including private transfers, with its private lake access, outdoor pool and central location.
Italy’s second largest lake is easily reached from Milan and sits in the mountainous north and stretches across the border of Switzerland, allowing holidaymakers to explore both corners. Renowned for its old-fashioned palatial elegance, palm-lined promenades and architectural beauty, Lake Maggiore’s colourful villages, famous food scene and islands that can only be reached by boat are sights which beg to be explored.
Wine bars, winding streets and leisurely strolls are the order of the day in Stresa, the lake’s leading resort and home to the 4* Hotel La Palma hotel. With its rooftop pool and bar, fresh local food and spa facilities, this hotel encourages exploration and relaxation from just £674 per person including private transfers.
Paul Bixby, easyJet holidays Commercial Director, said: “With breath-taking scenery, charming towns and serene atmosphere, it’s easy to see why the Italian lakes feature on so many holiday bucket lists. So we’re really pleased to add this brand new collection to our portfolio.
“The lakes are some of the most beautiful areas of Italy and we’re seeing them grow in popularity for holidaymakers looking for something a little bit different, so it’s brilliant to now be able to offer great-value packages to Como, Garda and Maggiore which have their own unique character and allure.
“The Italian lakes offer something for everyone, whether they’re seeking culture, adventure, relaxation, romance or all four.
“And, with holidays available for this summer and bookable all the way through to next summer, we can’t wait to take our customers away on a discovery of the ultimate Italian glamour.”
easyJet holidays can be booked at easyjet.com/en/holidays or via your local travel agent.
easyJet holidays offers five nights at the 3* Hotel Bazzoni, on a bed & breakfast basis for £450 per person, including flights from Manchester airport, 23kg of luggage per person and private transfers on 31 October 2021.
easyJet holidays offers five nights at the 5* Splendido Luxury Resort, on a bed & breakfast basis for £646 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and private transfers on 31 October 2021 .
easyJet holidays offers five nights at the 3* Hotel La Paul, on a bed & breakfast basis for £692 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and private transfers on 1 July 2021.
easyJet holidays offers five nights at the 4* Hotel La Palma, on a bed & breakfast basis for £674 per person, including flights from Gatwick airport, 23kg of luggage per person and private transfers on 31 October 2021.
easyJet holidays offers five nights at the 4* NH Lecco Pontevecchio, on a bed & breakfast basis for £487 per person, including flights from Luton airport, 23kg of luggage per person and private transfers on 26 August 2021.
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With transfers included on beach holidays, 23kg hold luggage included as standard on all bookings, and over 5,000 hotels, across over 500 resorts, easyJet holidays allows customers to holiday the way they want.
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