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.

Each excursion I have been on, the Amalfi Coast and I just returned from Florence this past December, were chalked full of daily adventures....[Read More]

Jane Zoppo

Amalfi 2022, Christmastime in Tuscany 2023

Francesca planned a wonderful week for myself and my husband. No stone was left unturned on our trip from transportation, to beach excursions, to cooking classes and all arrangements were handled perfectly. We will be contacting her again in a few years!...[Read More]

Melinda & John Williams

Custom Travel Planning, Sardinia 2018

I traveled with Francesca last September on the Puglia adventure. I am a solo traveler. Usually I make all my own arrangements and shy away from tour groups. However, the laid back approach taken by Francesca in planning events and sites to visit transforms her trips into intimate group happenings. ...[Read More]

Thomas Marallo

Puglia, 2023

It was also fun and informative to tour the production of Parmesan cheese and to see all the wheels of Parmesan in storage. Our week in Bologna will always be remembered especially when I see proscuitto, ragu or tortellini. We had a great time. ...[Read More]

Judie & Rob Zamborelli

Tuscany 2022, Bologna, 2023

There are no words to describe the trip to Florence + Tuscany. It was beyond my expectations! I didn't want to come home! ...[Read More]

Carol Douglas

Amalfi 2022, Christmastime in Tuscany 2023

Traveling with Francesca is like traveling with a close friend who knows Italy and the language. The groups are small and the culinary adventures are huge! Since they are small groups, you, get to visit places, like the open air markets and cooking classes, on an intimate basis...[Read More]

Walter & Judy Shaughnessy

Bologna 2018, Sicily 2019, Tuscany 2022, Amalfi 2022

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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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