On our Mediterranean cruise we visited 11 destinations in 6 countries across 2 continents aboard the world’s newest cruise ship, the Norwegian Viva. The places we visited included: 1) Italy (Venice, Trieste), 2) San Marino, 3) Croatia (Dubrovnik, Split), 4) Greece (Athens, Santorini, Corfu), 5) Turkey (Istanbul, Kusadasi/Ephesus), and Germany (Munich).
Venice, Italy
@perfuzion First stop on our Mediterranean cruise! Venice is so breathtaking! #venice #venezia #gondola #mediterraneancruise @Scott Perdue
♬ Dolce Nonna – Wayne Jones & Amy Hayashi-Jones
Republic of San Marino
@perfuzion The Republic of San Marino is the oldest Republic in the world, and its medieval castle with 3 towers was stunning! We were able to explore 2 of the towers and marvel at the medieval weapons in the Museum of Ancient Arms in the Cesta tower. #sanmarino #republicofsanmarino #montetitano #guaita #cesta #montale #medievaltiktok #medieval #medievalfortress #medievalcastle @Scott Perdue
♬ Italian Medieval Song – Andrei Krylov
Split, Croatia
@perfuzion Klis Fortess in Split, Croatia was absolutely gorgeous! Had a blast strolling the GoT filming locations for Meereen in my Daenerys-inspired dress 😀 #klisfortress #meereen #splitcroatia #motherofdragons #daenerys #daenarystargaryen #gameofthrones #got @Scott Perdue
♬ Targaryen Theme (Epic Version) – Samuel Kim
@perfuzion Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Croatia was fun to explore! Enjoyed reenacting GoT scenes from the Dragon’s Dungeon within the cellars 😀 #diocletianspalace #dragondungeon #splitcroatia #motherofdragons #daenerys #daenarystargaryen #gameofthrones #got @Scott Perdue
♬ Mother Of Dragons (From “Game Of Thrones Season 2”) – Geek Music
Dubrovnik, Croatia
@perfuzion As Game of Thrones fans, we absolutely loved Dubrovnik! Our tour guide was an extra in many scenes, and we saw numerous filming locations. Reenacting the walk of shame and playing with prop swords was a blast! dubrovnik dubrovnikcroatia kingslanding gameofthrones got walkofshame fortlovrijenac redkeep @Scott Perdue
♬ Game of Thrones (Main Opening Theme of the TV Series) – TV Theme Song Maniacs
@perfuzion As Game of Thrones fans, we absolutely loved Dubrovnik! We saw many filming locations, including several locations outside the city like the Tyrell gardens and Oberyn’s duel arena. The views were breathtaking! #dubrovnik #dubrovnikcroatia #gameofthrones #got #TrstenoArboretum #themountainandtheviper @Scott Perdue
♬ Game of Thrones (Main Title) – Game of Thrones Orchestra
Santorini, Greece
@perfuzion The island of Santorini is as beautiful as the hype! Oia, Fira and Santo Winery were wonderful to visit! #santorini #oia #fira #santowines @Scott Perdue
♬ Greek Music – Dar Golan
Ephesus, Turkey
@perfuzion The Ephesus archaeological site was phenomenal! The ruins of the Library of Celsus, theater, and terrace houses were remarkable! Of course I loved all the 🐈! The vets of the city take care of all the cats, and they were all so friendly. #ephesus #libraryofcelsus #ephesusruins #archaeology @Scott Perdue
♬ Ephesus – Laurie Turley
Istanbul, Turkey
@perfuzion Istanbul was phenomenal! The mosques were an absolute marvel! Loved seeing the cistern, recognizable from Inferno. #istanbul #ayasofya #hagiasofia #bluemosque #topkapi #topkapipalace #basilicacistern @Scott Perdue
♬ Istanbul: The Blue Mosque – Alexandre Desplat
@perfuzion Istanbul was phenomenal! The artistry and bustle of rug making, pottery crafting, and the Grand Baazar were a Turkish delight! #istanbul #turkishrug #grandbazaar #turkishdelight @Scott Perdue
♬ Epic Music(863502) – Draganov89
Athens, Greece
@perfuzion Ancient Athens was unbelievable! The Acropolis and Ancient Agora were remarkable to see! #athens #acropolis #parthenon #erechtheion #templeofathena #ancientagora #templeofhephaestus
♬ GREEK RESTAURANT 2 – Cavendish
@perfuzion The concert at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus – the nearly 1,900-year-old theater at the base of the Acropolis – featured Greek superstar Antonis Remos and Michael Bolton. The light show was phenomenal and the view of the acropolis breathtaking! It was a splendid Big Fat Greek concert! #odeon #athens #antonisremos #michaelbolton @Scott Perdue
♬ Na Ksanametriso – Antonis Remos
Munich, Germany
@perfuzion Happy Oktoberfest! Had a blast joining in the festivities at Hofbrauhaus in Munich! #oktoberfest #hofbrauhaus #munich #munchen #germany🇩🇪 @Scott Perdue
♬ original sound – Sarah Perdue
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