One-of-a-Kind
Culinary Adventures to Italy
Led by a Native Italian

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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.

What a wonderful trip! Everything was so well planned for us and everything went off beautifully! Thank you again for all you did!...[Read More]

Rita Caputo

Bologna, 2018

Thank you for putting together such a fantastic week!! Some of my favorite things were the great group we had, as well all the knowledge of all the tour guides!...[Read More]

Lynda Umbro

Bologna, 2018

We were so fortunate to find Francesca and the Lazy Italian for a culinary adventure of our lives in and around Bologna. Francesca had every single detail well planned out and even when some inclement weather hit the region washing out some roads, she had secondary plans in motion....[Read More]

Phil and Paula Saifer

Bologna, 2023

This trip all started with a Google search, an email and a very good phone call. After the call, I felt that Francesca was a longtime friend. The small groups enables Francesca to give everyone that personal treatment that the big tours can’t. We weren’t just a number, we are a new family....[Read More]

Sal Sgroi & Family

Puglia 2019, Calabria 2022

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

Over the entire week we spent several hours socializing with some GREAT Italian people and tour guides. By end of the tour we gained feelings of true friendship real Italian family Traditions....[Read More]

Al & Nancy Mistretta

Tuscany 2022, Bologna, 2023

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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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