This was my 17th tour with Gate 1, and my husband's 15th since I did a Christmas Markets with a girlfriend, and Spain (for the second time) with a teen granddaughter. Italy with her sister, also a teen, is coming up in June. This was, however the most memorable tour since it was a reunion 65 years in the making. My cousin and I were children together. Our fathers were brothers. After the unfortunate death of her father when she was only 3 and mine, when I was 12, our mothers lost touch, for reasons unknown. As adults we attempted to locate each other, but it was impossible. Then came DNA. It was a year ago we succeeded, thanks to 23&Me. We've been e-mailing almost on a daily basis since then, and she surprised me when she and her husband booked the cruise my husband and I were taking.....on the Monarch Queen. Needless to say, it was the happiest and most emotional trip ever. Now as far as Gate 1 goes, this cruise was as wonderful as expected. It did not let us down. My cousin and her husband had been on Viking and compared Gate 1 to Viking with high marks! The ports were delightful. The excursions just perfect. Our Cruise Director Maarten was one of the best we've ever met. He was friendly, always had a smile, and kept things running as smoothly as possible. Our Activities Director Danielle was absolutely wonderful. He did way more than run just the activities, and yet he made all the activities lots of fun. He was very entertaining. Besides being an employee of Gate 1, he became a friend. We believe Cruise Director is in his future! Both men are assets to Gate 1 and we hope to meet them on future tours. The complete staff worked very hard to provide everything needed or wanted on the cruise. They were always polite, friendly, efficient, helpful, etc., etc. Personally, I'm looking forward to Italy with my 14-year-old granddaughter. And....we just couldn't resist and booked one of this week's specials, the 13-Day Highlights of Egypt with 7-Day Nile Cruise. Can't wait!

Thank you so much for giving me an opportunity to share how much my husband and I enjoyed this Gate 1 tour! We were blessed with a wonderful tour director, Farid. He was knowledgeable about every place we visited while sharing a great sense of humor and a real concern for each person in the group. He took time to answer any questions and he went out of his way to suggest places to visit or restaurants in which to eat for those not going along on the optional tours. We were traveling with friends in this group and they were all impressed with Gate 1. I think you may have earned new loyal customers!

I just wanted to send some positive feedback on our vacation to Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris during the 2022 Christmas time. It was my first Gate 1 trip and I couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience. It was very well organized, we don't need to worry about anything! Our special big THANKS to tour manager Jean Pierre - he went above and beyond to make our time memorable, pleasant and informative! Everything ran smoothly because of him, we appreciated his knowledge and suggestions about local things. All together - it was a wonderful trip and I am looking forward to our next adventure with Gate 1!

I wanted to take the opportunity to write a brief comment about my travel experience. I gave everything on the survey an excellent rating because it really was a fabulous trip. It was my first Gate 1 trip and I chose the company because a friend had recommended Gate 1. I couldn't have been more pleased with the whole experience. The tour director made it so special and I loved being able to sit back and enjoy the trip without having to worry about any of the major logistics (luggage, transfers, directions) that come with international traveling. Our tour group got to know each other and we had a great group harmony. I look forward to traveling with Gate 1 again!

I just wanted to send some positive feedback on my Gate 1 vacation to Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London. My husband and I had a wonderful time, and we are already thinking of our next trip we will take through Gate1!! I loved the city tours, and that we also had a lot of free time to explore on our own. Our main tour guide throughout our trip, Marc, was exceptional! There are no words to effectively communicate how truly wonderful he was to all of our group, how smoothly everything ran because of him, and how care-free I could be on this trip due to his knowledge, anticipation, suggestions, information etc. He was so funny, positive, and full of great information. I really had such a wonderful and unique experience, and look forward to our next adventure.

I want Gate 1 to know about the extraordinary tour manager, Farid and bus driver, Bart that are in your employ. This was the 6th tour with Gate 1 and I've always been pleased. But Farid went above and beyond in providing us individual WRITTEN daily agendas, essential details such as phone numbers for emergencies, consulates, & hotels with information for public transportation that included the Station and Lines to points of interest. There are no words to explain how valuable that information was to me, enabling me to feel confident in cities where I don't speak the language. I sincerely wish that all tour managers would provide this detailed information, although I know that this preparation is done on one's own time and shouldn't be expected. We had 5 birthdays and Easter during my trip and was astounded at the generosity of Farid & Bart in the celebrations. I would also like to mention that they were both extremely professional and had great senses of humor! All in all, they truly are Gate 1's best assets and am hopeful that I may have the pleasure of another tour with them someday!

The trip was the BEST!!!! I went with 2 of my friends. We all had our own rooms. The Hotels were great and the staff was fantastic. The tours included in the package were great, we also did additional tours. The free time we had allowed us to mingle with the town folks and explore the cities at our leisure. The very best part was our Tour Manager Vic. His home was France, he knew everything about France and all the other countries were visited. He was fun, experienced, and knowledgeable about everything!! The other people traveling on the tour were the nicest!! from all over the world. I am looking forward to my next experience with Gate 1. Can not wait to check out some more trips.

The trip was excellent. We enjoyed every facet of it. The timelines, convenience, professionalism of every detail was beyond words. The tour guide Romaine, was exceptional. From the welcome dinner to the farewell, he did such a magnificent job, we have nothing but praises for him (he engaged everybody). We are looking to do another tour where he’s available. 5 stars to Gate 1 and to Romaine as well.

We couldn't have asked for more on our dream vacation with my sisters. Our guide Vic and the bus driver were on top of everything. We didn't have to worry about a thing. Accommodations were great, food and information were all spectacular. Thank you Gate 1 for another amazing trip.

The trip was awesome. The cruise director Gary was kind hardworking & kept everyone safe busy & happy. Betti was awesome & I loved the morning stretch classes & games & dancing in the evening. The ship was immaculate & the staff throughout were attentive & helpful. The food at all meals was plentiful & delicious. Wait staff & dining room staff were wonderful. I always love Gate 1 & am looking at another river cruise.

Our trip was wonderful! Our connections we're flawless, the hotel accommodations we're lovely, the ship was beautiful, our hotel manager/cruise director was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and efficient, the local guides were very good, the food and drinks were great as usual and the entire ship's crew were a joy to be around. Thank you Gate 1!

Our trip was great. Thank you Gate 1 for providing wonderful customer service and a delightful itinerary on which we felt safe and learned lots of information about the countries of Netherlands and Belgium. We will use Gate 1 again soon.

Our trip was wonderful! We did and saw so much that I want to go back now to just relax! Our guide, Arjan, was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He kept everyone upbeat. We added four additional activities, which were all amazing. We will travel again with Gate 1 in the future.

We had an absolutely wonderful trip!!! It met and even exceeded our expectations. Our Tour Manager Gary was excellent. He was organized, professional, detail-oriented, and well-spoken. He went above and beyond and we especially liked how he created additional material to help us plan our free time in the various cities. These pamphlets were very helpful. We really enjoyed visiting The Netherlands and Belgium. Both were countries we hadn't previously traveled to. This was our second Gate 1 river cruise and our fifth Gate 1 trip. We are very pleased with Gate 1 and will surely be booking another trip. The worst part of our trip was when it ended!!

Our trip to Europe was wonderful! Our tour manager, Nicholas, is an amazing person; his history/geography knowledge and customer service was beyond expectation. Very well organized tours, we sure will travel with Gate 1 again.

Trip was excellent! Gate 1 did a great job. The tour guide Romain was great and took very good care of us all. We will definitely use Gate 1 travel again. Thanks for an excellent 20th Anniversary trip from my wife and I.

Our 10 day Classic tour was a family trip arranged to celebrate our granddaughter’s high school graduation ... All arrangements throughout the trip were seamless. Each city tour allowed time for photo opps and the optional excursions were well worth the price. Hotels were great, especially the Apollo in Amsterdam ... Our guide, Anita van Vliet, was amazing ... She handled unanticipated problems efficiently and always showed concern for the welfare of her clients ... Her professionalism and knowledge was obvious. Our bus driver, Moe, should also be acknowledged for his professionalism and generosity. He went above and beyond when a member of the group left a passport in a hotel safe. Gate 1 is very affordable, yet first class in so many ways, and I would not hesitate to recommend Gate 1 to anyone ... Thanks for everything!

In one word I would have to describe our excursion as, "exquisite."... We enjoyed learning about the history of important landmarks, relics, and culture of each country we toured. We were extremely pleased with the location of each hotel in proximity to various landmarks, shopping centers and restaurants ... Furthermore our tour manager Mr. Arjan, along with our tour guides, poured their heart into disseminating facts about the history of each country ... This was our very first Gate 1 travel tour and I can't wait to replicate our experience from being on the London to Amsterdam tour in the near future. We can't stop talking about our experience with friends and family.

Our first trip with Gate 1 was absolutely amazing! It was our first trip to Europe ... We are extremely grateful for our most excellent tour guide, Romain. He was very professional and took great care of our needs and tour logistics. In fact, would love to do another tour with him as our guide. We had the best ground transfer crews and local guides. I can’t wait to plan another trip with Gate 1 and I will recommend Gate 1 to all my friends. Thank you for helping me to plan a most memorable trip and experience.

Our trip was great! Adorom, our tour director, was very professional and knowledgeable and made our trip exciting, comfortable and flawless. This was our first trip with Gate 1 and my wife and I were very pleased.

It was our first ever river cruise. It exceeded our expectations. The crew was very friendly and always smiling, keep up the good work. The boat was very clean, yet you never saw them working; food outstanding and so many choices. We met some of the nicest guests and hope to become friends. Overall keep up the excellent work!

The trip was wonderful! We had perfect weather so the sailing was smooth. The tulips were in full bloom! Pictures cannot do the colors justice. The cruise director, Jean-Pierre, and the activities director, Nadhem, were great and kept us moving and on schedule...The captain and crew couldn't do enough and were friendly and approachable- including the captain. It was nice to be on a small ship. It felt very intimate. We were able to meet most of the passengers on board and made several friends we will continue to communicate with. We will recommend river cruising and Gate 1 Travel to everyone we know!

My wife and I had a wonderful time on our honeymoon. I also want to add that our tour manager, Wesley, was amazing! He honestly made the trip for us with his organization, knowledge of the areas, humor, and overall willingness to do what needed to be done to ensure everyone enjoyed themselves. Our experience has us sold on taking another trip with Gate1 in the future.

It was another great trip. Gate 1 does an amazing job on all counts. This was a river cruise to see tulips, but the old cities were the hit for me. The cruise guide did a wonderful job and was with us on all tours. The activity director was lots of fun, and he, too, was with us on all tours.

The trip from Amsterdam to London was perfectly paced, and quite enjoyable. Loved every moment! Ever charmed by Bruges and Paris, shear delights. Even a rainy London proved invigoratingly stimulating. A delightful excursion.

Our trip was very nice. We were especially happy with our Tour Manager, Adoram. He was the best one we've had in our 8 trips with Gate1!

Our trip could not have been any better. From landing in Amsterdam to the time we left Paris we were treated like royalty. Our tour director, Adaram was amazing! We felt so lucky to have him leading our way through Europe. He is extremely knowledgeable and a total class act. He’s a true All Pro. Pasquel, our driver falls in the same category. We felt safe and taken care of beyond our expectations. Those two work together so well. It’s really tough to find people of their caliber. I also wanted to mention our tour guide at Versailles, Nicklaus, was by far the best tour guide I have ever been around. That guy is very interesting and entertaining. My trip was complete after experiencing Versailles under his leadership. I really was impressed with GATE 1. This is a first class operation and I will continue to spread the word!!!

Trip was fabulous. Seamless, from start to finish. Our tour guide Aryan was wonderful, informative, accommodating and he just made the trip one of our best.

My Trip was wonderful, the tour manager (Romaine) was excellent with a great sense of humor, knowledgeable and sensitive towards the passenger's needs and inquiries. Hotels were very clean and accommodation were good. Would definitely do another trip with Gate 1.

It was awesome! Our tour manager, Romain, was wonderful - friendly, personable, knowledgeable, funny, and totally engaged and committed to making the trip memorable, comfortable, and enjoyable. Guides on our optional tours, Nicolas and Carine, were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you, Gate 1, for a thoroughly awesome and memorable trip!

We had a wonderful time. The combination of Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges and Paris was perfect. Our tour guide Farid Naciri was very knowledgeable and helpful. Looking forward to Tuscany in October.

It was a wonderful trip thanks to our guide, Jean. He was superb; well organized, helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the history as well as everyday problems we may face in visited cities. Great job, Gate 1!

I loved the trip. Enjoyed going to new cities and revisiting others. Our tour guide and the local guides were fantastic. Can't wait for my next gate 1 trip!

Wonderful, well organized, no delays throughout the trip. Our tour guide Michael and bus driver Rudy were very knowledgeable and friendly.

The trip was great! We enjoyed fantastic sights, historical information and interesting stories about our destinations. Also met lots of new, friendly people. Another fun trip with Gate 1!

Our trip to the Netherlands, Belgium, and France was wonderful. Romain, our guide, was fun and engaging. He made sure to take very good care of us. In each city there was just enough scheduled time and free time. The optional tours were good as well, and the local guides were competent and very knowledgable. This will not be our last tour with Gate 1!

Our tour guide Arjan was absolutely the best! Very knowledgeable and so fun. Would recommend this trip to friends and family.

Wonderful! Gate 1 took care of every detail, Romaine our tour guide was very pleasant, not one complaint. We thank everyone involved, Gate 1 has perfected vacations experiences. I really think you are under priced for what you offer. Unforgettable memories. Thank you!!!!

It was great! Everything we could have asked for and more! The accommodations were clean and comfortable and our guides and tour director Arjan were exceptional. We are saving money for our next trip! Thank you!

Great trip. Very well organized, excellent staff. We are ready for more trips with Gate 1.

We had a wonderful time. Very impressed with the tour guides and how smoothly all the arrangements went. Will definitely book a tour or cruise with Gate 1 again in the future!

It was wonderful, we had a great time and the tour director (Nino) was excellent. We will definitely do another trip with Gate 1. Thank you!!

The trip was jammed-packed with activities! It would have been nice to have a few more days to soak it all in. The weather was not the best either, cold and rainy all week. But the cities were beautiful and the tour guide was great.

We enjoyed our trip and thoroughly enjoyed our tour guide, Aryn. His command of English and other languages is amazing. I so enjoyed his cultural and historical commentaries during the bus rides and walking tours. Everything was organized and professional. The food and accommodations were very good. Our fellow tour members had positive and friendly attitudes and I think that is typical of Gate 1 type travelers, perhaps more down to earth than the luxury crowd. We hope to travel with you again in the future.

Absolutely perfect! Our tour guide, Farid, was well-organized, informative, nice sense of humor- and easy to understand. Also, our local guide, Nicholas in Paris. I am amazed at how well the bus driver Cary maneuvers through the small streets. This was my third trip with Gate 1 and once again I am pleased with accommodations, food and travel.