Rome, Sardinia, and Corsica conjure up images of ancient history and rich masterpieces of art and architecture. Delight in this journey that begins with a three-night luxury hotel stay in Rome, the "Eternal City", then moves to the sea for a relaxed four-night cruise to Sardinia and Corsica aboard the incomparable Sea Cloud II.

May is the perfect time of year for a quintessential Mediterranean journey, and with an itinerary like this, not a trip you’ll soon forget! Begin your tour with a fully customized tour through Rome by renowned Italian Renaissance expert and art historian, Rocky Ruggiero, exploring the worlds of Ancient, Baroque, and Papal Rome. Discover masterpieces during visits to Rome’s Borghese Gallery, Saint Peter’s Basilica, and Corsica’s Palais Fesch, a museum that houses France’s largest collection of Italian paintings outside mainland France, with works by Titian, Fra Bartolomeo, Veronese, Botticelli, and Bellini.

Experience cruising under sail (weather permitting) aboard the magnificent , three-masted Sea Cloud II, your elegant and fully modernized home for the second portion of your trip. Sea Cloud II offers 5-star dining and an intimate setting with just 47 beautifully appointed cabins.

Visit fascinating ancient sites including the Etruscan city Cerveteri outside Rome and the Bronze Age settlement Nuraghe Palmavera on Sardinia. Explore Corsica, known in France as L’ile de Beauté (“The Island of Beauty”), with its dramatic coastlines, imposing mountainous backdrops, and beaches washed by crystal-clear Mediterranean waters.

Your travel experience will further be enriched by onboard lectures and informal discussions with Gordon Turnbull from Yale, in addition to excellent local guides accompanying you throughout. SBMA is co-sponsoring this program alongside National Trust Tours, Princeton, and Yale.