Step aboard Sea Cloud II and discover the wonders of lesser-known Mediterranean islands off the dazzling coast of Italy and France.
Sail the vivid blue waters of the Mediterranean as you venture to culturally rich islands off the coast of Italy and France. Witness Roman remains decked with mosaic details as you wander the cobblestone streets of Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari. View the rugged cliffs of Corsica as you sail towards the French Island. Walk in the footsteps of Napoleon with an expert-guided tour of Villa Sa Martino, followed by a privately held wine tasting overlooking panoramic vineyard views. Transfer to the nearby village of Portofino for a guided walking tour and a visit to Piazza Martiri dell’Olivetta, a picturesque center surrounded by artisan shops and pastel-painted buildings. In Genoa, meet experts for a behind-the-scenes tour at Villa del Principe, the grand palazzo of Genoa’s powerful 16th-century admiral.
Highlights
- Experience the romance of a bygone era aboard Sea Cloud II as you cruise the Mediterranean’s vividly blue waters to some of its most historically important yet less well-known islands
- In Sardinia, join expert guides to explore Nora’s remarkably preserved ruins, including a second-century A.D. Roman theater and intricate mosaic floors, revealing layers of contributions from its Punic, Roman, and Byzantine rulers
- Stand on deck as Sea Cloud II approaches French Corsica and Bonifacio‘s medieval citadel perched atop 200-foot-tall white limestone cliffs, stepping ashore for an inside look at its 12th-century churches
- On the island of Elba, enjoy an expert-guided tour of Villa San Martino, Napoleon’s residence during his exile, followed by a private tasting at a historic vineyard with sweeping Mediterranean views
- In Genoa, birthplace of Christopher Columbus, meet experts for guided looks at its Renaissance and Baroque treasures, including 17th-century frescoes inside the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato
