We can’t wait to go back to @hotelvillaarcadio this summer, a luxurious oasis with beautiful views of Lake Garda. The villa sits on a hillside above the old Roman town of Salo’ in a 14th-century building with gorgeous fresco details. Adorned with modern amenities like elegant rooms and balconies, a pool, bar, and restaurant— the property’s history makes gazing at the lake from the top of the terrace truly exceptional.
Join us for our only summer trip in 2026 to Lake Garda with @jeffmichaud and @rpgrizzle June 7 - 13, 2026
Scenes from our private boat tour in Lake Garda. A magnificent experience with our Captain Pierpaolo! 🚤 We cruise from Salo to Punta San Vigilio. Gazing at castles, and admiring the unspoiled Island of San Biagio.
Secure a spritz in your hand for June 7 - 13, 2026 with @jeffmichaud @rpgrizzle in Lake Garda & Valpolicella - this is the our final destination for 2026, only 2 seats available
📸 from our trip this year with Greg Vernick @vernickphilly
We are closing this year feeling more grateful than ever for our passionate Culinary Guests and curious fellow travelers who joined La Via Gaia and @jeffmichaud in Italy.
Artisanal Italy in Modena, Bologna, & Parma with Culinary Guest Chef Joe Sasto @chef.joe.sasto @eattantos @ripifoods
Italy’s Treasures of Bergamo & Lake Iseo with Culinary Guest Chef Franklin Becker @chefbeckernyc @coralomakase @pointsevennyc @sweetgraffitisweets @bronzeowlnyc @thehospitalitydept @bravotopchef
Discover local in Friuli & Slovenia with Culinary Guest Katie Parla @katieparla
The Romance of Lake Garda & Verona with Culinary Guest Chef Greg Vernick
@vernickphilly
Genuine Living in Piemonte Wine Region with Culinary Guest Michael Cimarusti @cimarustila @providencela @connieandteds
Who do you want to travel with next?! Our next drop of destinations is coming - join our VIP List to get first access to booking, email travel@laviagaia.com.
In 2025 Italian cooking was officially recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO-the first for any entire gastronomic style in the world.
At La Via Gaia, our work is rooted in relationships with artisans and winemakers who safeguard these traditions — not as trends, but as a way of life.
Up in the Carnic Alps, above Sauris Friuli, you’ll find @roccoeisuoiamici at @malga_festons, where the cows graze like they own the place and the food is as pure as the air.
Mattia @mattiacicerone grew up inside the world of pizza. His father, Rocco, founded the original Roco’s, and Mattia carried that legacy forward through years of rigorous training, apprenticeship, and research—becoming a true leavening specialist and the creative force behind Roco’s Lab @rocoslab, the first contemporary pizzeria on Lake Garda. Housed inside a restored 1900s sawmill, his pizza “laboratory” is designed for total transparency, from dough to oven.
This isn’t just pizza-making—it’s a deep dive into five different doughs Mattia has spent years perfecting. From a Roman roundel that nods to tradition while breaking its rules, to a yeast-free, spontaneously leavened dough with surprising softness and aroma.
With chefs @jeffmichaud and ryanpoli working alongside Mattia, guests choose their dough, shape their pizza, and learn why fermentation, flour, time, and technique matter. We begin with a sunset toast, then roll up our sleeves for a very serious (and very delicious) pizza demo—ending the night feasting on our own creations, paired with artisanal beers and wines.
There are just two seats left for our June 2026 trip.
Our Culinary Guests Shine Bright in 2025
Excellence leaves a trail — and this year, several of our La Via Gaia culinary guests were formally recognized by the world’s most respected arbiters of dining.
From @michelinguide historic arrival in Philadelphia to global accolades from The World’s 50 Best, these honors underscore what we’ve always known: the chefs and cultural leaders traveling with us are shaping the culinary conversation now.
We can`t wait for another incredible year ahead of partnership and travel.
Get to know all our dear friends and Culinary Guests, link in bio.
Welcome to the Italian Region — Lake Garda. A jewel in the crown of Northern Italy, the Lake Garda region features charming lakeside villages and glistening boat rides.
Staring at its shores, surrounded by the snow-capped Dolomites, Italy’s largest lake, Garda is bounded by picturesque towns like Desenzano, Salo’ and Sirmione, rich in history and the striking architecture.
Verona has rebuilt itself to beautiful effect over 2,000 years of dramatic history and is now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage city.
Discover all of our regions at laviagaia.com/regions
Dreaming of visiting Lake Garda? We have 2 seats left for 2026 June 7 - 13. Link in bio!
The best holiday surprise — 2 seats to Lake Garda with Culinary Guest Chef Ryan Poli @rpgrizzle
June is the perfect time of year to discover this northern region of Italy and its unique Mediterranean climate, ancient coastal villages, centuries-old vines, and olive trees
Read all the details from our 7 day itinerary, link in bio.
