Liguria Italy travel includes the picturesque Cinque Terre and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Genoa one of Italy?s original maritime republics is also located in the region of Liguria. This area is known as the Italian Riviera. The area is also famous for its pesto, which ingredients pine nuts, basil, and olives come right off the Ligurian hills overlooking the Mediterranean sea. For more about Italy tours to Liguria click here.