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#G1PhotoFridayMediterranean

Taking in Luxor, Egypt from Above

on September 6, 2019

Welcome to the ancient city of Thebes, or modern day Luxor. This city was the capital during the times of the Pharaohs, 16-11 BC, when they were at the very height of their power. The city is full of incredible temples and tombs that you have to see to believe including; The Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and many more! Join us in Egypt and enjoy all that Luxor has to offer.

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @jetsetmar using the hashtag #gate1travel. This picture was taken in Luxor, Egypt. Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Egypt trips here! 

#G1PhotoFridayLatin America

Magical Tikal, Guatemala

on August 17, 2018

The Mayan people left a huge mark on parts of Central America through their culture, food and society. Tikal, Guatemala is one of the greatest Mayan ruin sites in all of Central America and is now a great source of pride and a national symbol to the people of Guatemala. Tikal is thought to have flourished around 200 – 850 A.D. and was abandoned thereafter. This enchanting complex houses such sites as Tikal Temple I, or the Temple of the Grand Jaguar, Tikal Temple IV and Mundo Perdido Pyramid.CZfZ56YWwAQnOfc

This week’s #g1photofriday was uploaded by user @ericsatisky using the hashtag #gate1travel. This ancient view was taken in Tikal, Guatemala.  Be sure to tag your photos on social media with #gate1travel or #g1photofriday to be featured. Check out Gate 1 Travel’s Guatemala trips here!