Experience Italy
Through Its Culinary
Heritage

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Welcome! Benvenuti!

Ciao! I’m Francesca Montillo, founder and owner of the award winning travel company Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. As a proud native Italian, I’ve made it my mission to share the magic of Italy with you—one unforgettable bite at a time! Whether you join one of my signature culinary adventures or opt for a private, custom trip, I’ll be your dedicated Chief Travel Planner and guide. From the first espresso to the last glass of wine, I’ll make sure every detail is taken care of, so you can fully savor the sights, tastes, and unforgettable moments that Italy has to offer.

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Don't put off having
the time of your life
a day longer.

Come, explore Italy with me
for an unforgettable travel experience!

How to Know if You'll Love
Traveling with Us

Come Sapere se Ami Viaggiare Con Noi

You Love Food, Fun & Friends

Get ready to share food and break bread with strangers who will become dear friends and future travel buddies. Traveling with me is like traveling with your long-lost cousin who knows the ins and outs of Italy. I’ll tell you where to shop, where to eat, how to haggle for a discount at the market, and may suggest you don’t order that decaf cappuccino after lunch! Fun is always guaranteed!

Same Home Base for The Week

We're not into hotel hopping or cramming a bunch of to-dos every day. This is not a hop on/hop off tour - this is a culinary adventure. This means you only unpack and pack once, and spend the rest of your valuable time immersing yourself in the Italian culinary culture.

You Can Appreciate Our Travel Philosophy

Our aim is to engage you in regional and local Italian cuisine and culture. You’ll sample local products, meet local cooks and producers, and can appreciate family run establishments, local gems, small shops, and authenticity. You’ll savor every moment you’re traveling with us, both literally and figurately.

The group was diverse, and fun to spend the week with! Never having been part of a tour before, I was happy to explore Puglia with a group that fit together so well....[Read More]

Sally Langan

Puglia 2019, Christmastime in Tuscany 2023

Francesca is a great tour guide. She makes you feel like you’re sending time with a friend who just happens to know the area. Everyone on the tour chatted, laughed, ate and drank together. We were like family....[Read More]

Walter & Judy Shaughnessy

Bologna 2018, Sicily 2019, Tuscany 2022, Amalfi 2022

We recently returned from Francesca's culinary tour of Tuscany.  Simply amazing.  The tour is an endless stream of delights, from hidden towns all over Tuscany, one more beautiful than the next, to an amazing variety of Tuscan food, all home cooked! ...[Read More]

Bob and Candi Orsi

Tuscany, 2024

Professional, engaging, knowledgeable, passionate, ensightful, approachable, caring, organized...[Read More]

Rosemarie D’Amico

Amalfi 2026

You could really see how much love and effort Francesca puts into planning her tours—she makes sure everything is just perfect for her guests...[Read More]

Carol Manning

Sicily, 2024

I think my favorite part of the tour was Francesca herself. Having been born in Italy, she provided an insight to many things that most of us would have missed. I highly recommend talking any of the tours offered by the Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. ...[Read More]

Jeffrey & Theresa Mondville

Amalfi, 2024

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What to Pack for Italy

Cosa Mettere in Valigia per l'Italia

Everyone is always asking me what they should pack for Italy,
so I’ve created a quick reference guide that you can use for your next trip.

Hint: You don’t need nearly as much as you think you do!

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