Down south, once again: the upcoming fall breaks are perfect for an escape to the warm Italian sun. And what better place than Lake Garda? Especially because a unique program awaits foodies there from November 1 to 5, 2022. The Grand Hotel Fasano, together with "Les Collectionneurs", is organizing a festival dedicated entirely to the culinary delights of the region.

One of the program items takes guests to an exclusive wine tasting at the Conti Thun winery. © Grand Hotel Fasano

Grand Hotel Fasano
Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 190, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy
Web: ghf.it
Tel.: +39 0365 290220
Price: doubles from €240

Culinary excellence

The "Gardica Gourmet Festival" was created together with "Les Collectionneurs." The community has united restaurateurs, travelers and hoteliers with a passion for hospitality since 1975. Members are committed to the same standards, which include absolute excellence and impeccable hospitality. The association's president is none other than celebrity chef Alain Ducasse.

The "Gardica Gourmet Festival" is one of the highlights at Lake Garda in the fall. © Grand Hotel Fasano

The five-day gourmet program around Lake Garda includes visits to wineries, tastings of fine wines, themed aperitifs, after-dinner events with cocktails and mixology courses. The "Gardica Gourmet Festival 2022" kicks off with a Halloween after-dinner party with DJ Schalli on October 31, followed by a visit to the winery Costaripa including a tasting the day after. Tastings of agricultural products follow, as does a mixology course with award-winning bartender Rama Redzepi.

Pleasure between the mountains and the lake

One of the many highlights of the "Gardica Gourmet Festival" is the atmospheric evening with star chef Fabio Ingallinera. Together with the chef of the Grand Hotel Fasano, Pasquale Tozzi, he will design an unforgettable menu. And it will be dedicated to the best that the region has to offer. The theme of the evening will be "The Lake and the Mountains."

Fabio Ingallinera will be cooking with Pasquale Tozzi on November 2, 2022. © Grand Hotel Fasano

The best from Nicaragua – at least in terms of rum – will be on the drinks menu on November 2, 2022, when the distillery "Flor de Cana" invites you to taste its unique rums. But that's far from all. On November 3, 2022, Michelin-starred chef Luigi Tramontano and Maurizio Bufi will serve an unforgettable menu. The grand finale follows on Saturday at "L'Albergo da Gustare," when the entire hotel will be transformed into an Italian market hall. Numerous buffets beckon with a variety of delicacies. A total of seven chefs will be present, five of them recipients of Michelin stars.

Year-round pleasure

The Grand Hotel Fasano isn't just a worth a trip during the "Gardica Gourmet Festival." The restaurants serve up their remarkable cuisine year-round. Refined menus, prepared according to recipes and with ingredients from the region inspire gourmet guests. An excellent wine list and creative cocktails by Rama Redzepi round off the delectable experience.

Masterful cocktails are Rama Redzepi's metier. He gives exclusive insights into his art. © Grand Hotel Fasano

Those seeking relaxation and tranquility will also get their money's worth – and then some – at the Grand Hotel Fasano. The AQVA Spa and AVEDA Destination Spa on more than 1,000 square meters offers a bathing area that is reminiscent of ancient Roman thermal baths. In addition to heated indoor and outdoor pools, there are indoor and outdoor hot tubs, saunas, steam baths, experience showers, relaxation zones and treatments. A modern fitness room with Technogym equipment completes the offering.

Stylish hotel on the shores of Lake Garda: the Grand Hotel Fasano offers elegance and excellent service. © Grand Hotel Fasano

Grand Hotel Fasano
Corso Giuseppe Zanardelli, 190, 25083 Gardone Riviera BS, Italy
Web: ghf.it
Tel.: +39 0365 290220
Price: doubles from €240