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GAME OF THRONES CRUISES

THE KINGDOM OF DORNE

Seville, Spain

The castle of Sunspear is the jewel in the crown of Dorne, the southernmost part of the Kingdom of Westeros, and the ancestral seat of Clan Martell. The ornate courtyard gardens are where Prince Oberyn Martell and his inner circle plot the downfall of the Lannisters.

The setting for the castle is the real-life royal palace, Real Alcázar de Sevilla, in the centre of this seductive city, whose port, Cádiz, was once the gateway to the New World. The lavishly decorated palace is one of the must-sees in this modern city that boasts cycle ways and pretty winding streets next to imposing Gothic structures and Baroque churches.

Discover the ancient Mediterranean on board Viking’s . Starting in the once all-powerful empire city of Rome, the cruise continues to explore the Renaissance architecture of Florence and Pisa; glamorous Monte Carlo, and the fortresses and chic harbour of Marseille. There’s time to marvel at the cathedrals and fortifications of Seville and Granada and immerse yourself in the rich history of the silk trade in Valencia. Overnight stays allow time to explore Las Ramblas and Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, or marvel at Antoni Gaudi’s architecture. The cruise finishes in Lisbon, with an overnight stay, and plenty of time for a tour on the Tagus river to the Glória Funicular, which

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