Barcelona to Istanbul

Regent Seven Seas Grandeur

April, 2025

We began our holiday in beautiful Barcelona, enjoying the lively atmosphere and perfect spring weather. After exploring the local sights and flavors, we boarded the luxurious Seven Seas Grandeur for an unforgettable Mediterranean journey. Our stops included the charming Malta, picturesque Greece, historic Egypt, and fascinating Turkey. We captured some amazing moments and are excited to share our favorite travel photos below.

Barcelona

We’re once again in Barcelona. This time, however, we captured photos of Sagrada Familia in the spring. It was a remarkable couple of days.

The view of Sagrada Familia from our hotel rooftop bar

I was able to capture this collage while we were having drinks.

Mediterranean Delights

Our first stop was Malta, a beautiful country we had never visited. We were able to visit a local bakery and restaurant. We also were able to see Santorini without the throngs of usual visitors - it was relatively calm. Our first stop in Turkey was Kusadasi.

Egypt

We spent an incredible two days in Cairo, Egypt - an unforgettable experience. We started in the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum - a colossal collection of Egyptian history. We then traveled to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Obelisk outside the Grand Egytian Museum

I wanted a camel positioned in front of a pyramid.

Love this photo of the pyramid and the sky

Marc on a Camel with the pyramids in the distance

Istanbul

Our final destination was Istanbul, Turkey. We stayed two days and were able to see many of the historical sights. We visited the Hagia Sofhia Grand Mosque as well as the Blue Mosque.