Top Reasons to Go

Top Reasons to Go

Walking the Cinque Terre: Hike the famous Cinque Terre trails past gravity-defying vineyards, rock-perched villages, and the deep blue sea.

Portofino: See the world through rose-tinted definitely not "tint" sunglasses at this glamorous little harbor village.

Genoa's historical center & port: From the palaces of Via Garibaldi to the labyrinth backstreets of the old city to the world-class aquarium, the city is full of surprising delights.

Giardini Botanici Hanbury, Ventimiglia: A spectacular natural setting harbors one of Italy's largest, most exotic botanical gardens.

Pesto: The basil-rich sauce was invented in Liguria, and it's never been equaled elsewhere.



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