Hidden Gems of the Adriatic

Image: Grottoes of Castellana, Italy (Photo Credit: greta gabaglio/Adobe Stock)
Image: Grottoes of Castellana, Italy (Photo Credit: greta gabaglio/Adobe Stock)
by Celestyal Cruises Blog
Last updated:: 10:00 PM ET, Fri May 24, 2024

Celestyal Cruises' unique shore excursions give guests the chance to discover the Adriatic's hidden gems when traveling on the cruise line's Heavenly Adriatic sailings. 

For example, on the Greek isle of Corfu, discover Achilleion Palace, which was once home to the Empress Elizabeth of Austria and houses shady and colorful gardens for visitors to explore in the heart of Corfu Town on the Achilleion-Corfu Town excursion. 

The Parthenon, Athens, Greece

The Parthenon, Athens, Greece (Photo Credit: Celestyal Cruises)

In Athens, travelers have many options to explore the ancient Greek city from seeing the Acropolis and its wonderful new Acropolis Museum to exploring the classical parts of the city itself.

The excursion Be Dazzled by the White City is an exploration of the Italian city of Ostuni, which is built on three hills and features rows of whitewashed houses gleaming in the Mediterranean sun.

On the Cool Caves and a Clifftop Town tour, visitors explore underground wonders and discover the authentic soul of Apulia (or Puglia). The adventure includes the Grottoes of Castellana: Italy’s biggest cave network. Guests follow a trail through cool caverns shimmering with colors formed by mineral deposits. 

Travelers can also craft their own gin in Dubrovnik. The city has its own unique way of producing gin and distillery experts guide guests through the process on a memorable shore excursion in Croatia on the seven-day Heavenly Adriatic itinerary. 

Travel with Celestyal to explore the wonders of the Adriatic and discover some of its many hidden gems. 

 



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