Experience Italy
Through Its Culinary
Heritage

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Welcome! Benvenuti!

My name is Francesca Montillo, the founder of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures. I'm a native Italian who's made it my career to show you the time of your life in my native land! Join me on my next culinary adventure or book a private, custom trip with me. No matter what, I'm here to be your Chief Travel Planner and Escort. Allow me to ensure your needs are met every step of the way while you see, taste, and experience all the flavors of Italy.

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

You deserve this,
I want you to join me here!

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.

We had an amazing time as the trip was well balanced with culture, history and the well-known foods of Bolognia. Our most surprising experiences included the hand making of tortellini and Italian gelato as well as a visit to the bakeries and market sites of Bologna. ...[Read More]

Al and Nancy Mistretta

Tuscany 2022, Bologna 2023

Our trip with Francesca was pure delight. Her knowledge of the customs, the cooking, the language, and her friendship with the name native Italians in the area significantly enriched our experience....[Read More]

Mary Fiorentino

Bologna, 2018

My sister and girlfriends really enjoyed our trip to Puglia with Francesca. Because of her knowledge of that region of Italy and her command of the language and her intimate connections with local wine and food enthusiasts, we learned so much. To book another trip to another region of Italy just got added to my bucket list....[Read More]

Megan O’Block

Puglia, 2019

I have gone on two culinary adventures with Francesca, to Calabria and Sicily. The trips were outstanding! On both tours, we ate so much delicious food and drank great wine. Our restaurant meals that Francesca arranged included generous portions, many courses, and really good quality and variety....[Read More]

Mary Mennella

Calabria, 2022, Sicily, 2022

Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures is simply the best, I have traveled with Francesca twice and both trips were fantastic, I would highly recommend you visit Italy with her!...[Read More]

Mike Avery

Sicily 2019, Amalfi 2022

I recently had the pleasure of joining Francesca on a trip through the Italian Riviera, and it was nothing short of spectacular. The experience was thoughtfully hosted and organized by Francesca, who went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect....[Read More]

Jaan Terry

The Italian Riviera, 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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