Trip went very well. Gate 1 deliver their usual high quality agenda. River trip was very special with many interesting and informative stops. Food, hotels, and ship were A+. Thank you for your assistance in planning. Air connections were perfect and executed on time all the way there and back.

It was great! Can't say enough good things about our TM Ana. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the whole region. Very friendly but made sure everyone was on time clear in her instructions. Great administrator. I told her I wish she would be our TM for every trip we take on gate1 :)

The Bulgaria trip was Amazing! I am so glad this trip was an option! We covered a lot of ground and did something different every day and everything was so interesting to see and do. There was a lot of history that I did not know about and it was fun to learn. the tour manager was great and everyone of the local guides gave so much wonderful information you could tell how much they love their country!

Our travel manager, Jana, was outstanding! She has a wonderful personality, and was a joy to interact with every day. She is a consummate professional. She went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. She provided excellent advice. She assisted us in making reservations that were not part of the tour options. Jana is extremely knowledgeable about all of the places we visited, and her knowledge certainly equaled (if not exceeded) that of the local guides. This was my first Gate 1 Tour, and if Jana is a good example of the quality of the other tour managers, I can't wait to book another tour soon!

Erica, our tour manager, was amazing! She always had a smile and a willingness to help or answer any questions our group had. She was very knowledgeable about the countries we visited and provided us with history as well as suggestions for places to eat or go shopping. She had the ability to make our group bond and become friends. The thoughtful little gifts and treats she provided were very much appreciated. Thank you, Erica!!

We enjoyed every minute of it! Most relaxing trip ever!!!! Lake Geneva area is amazingly beautiful. We were able to see all of the spring flowers in bloom along the lake! Hotel was exceptional as was the area food! Great choice for travel! We look forward to more Stay and Explore----we love the freedom and the smaller group!

Our visit to Bulgaria was absolutely fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the trip. The itinerary was perfectly planned, allowing us to explore various parts of the country and bask in its breathtaking natural beauty. We gained valuable insights into both the ancient and contemporary history of Bulgaria. The highlight of our experience was our tour manager, Georgi, who not only became a true friend to the entire group but also provided invaluable assistance. His passion and knowledge about Bulgaria were infectious, and he ensured that all our needs were met with a touch of humor. I highly recommend visiting this incredible country.

Our Benelux tour was terrific, and many compliments to Katia for helping to make it such a pleasant and successful trip. Katia was very caring, friendly and thoughtful to all her guests. She was an efficient problem solver with issues big and small, while never losing her composure. Katia seemed to anticipate the needs of everyone, and she was so patient with questions, directions, suggestions for activities and dinner, and much more. She kept us all on track and kept an on-time schedule for everything. It was the first time she and our bus driver Phillip worked together, yet they had great rapport and established effective teamwork. I really appreciated the time Katia put into creating narratives about our upcoming places we would visit; she shared factual and interesting information while we were driving on the bus about the next country, the town we were visiting, the people and customs, history, and good details about the particular cathedrals, museums, and towns. Katia was a top-notch tour guide with a very pleasant, helpful, and friendly personality. I hope to be so lucky as to have Katia as my tour guide on a future Gate 1 adventure

Our Benelux tour was terrific, and many compliments to Katia for helping to make it such a pleasant and successful trip. Katia was very caring, friendly and thoughtful to all her guests. She was an efficient problem solver with issues big and small, while never losing her composure. Katia seemed to anticipate the needs of everyone, and she was so patient with questions, directions, suggestions for activities and dinner, and much more. She kept us all on track and kept an on-time schedule for everything. It was the first time she and our bus driver Phillip worked together, yet they had great rapport and established effective teamwork. I really appreciated the time Katia put into creating narratives about our upcoming places we would visit; she shared factual and interesting information while we were driving on the bus about the next country, the town we were visiting, the people and customs, history, and good details about the particular cathedrals, museums, and towns. Katia was a top-notch tour guide with a very pleasant, helpful, and friendly personality. I hope to be so lucky as to have Katia as my tour guide on a future Gate 1 adventure

I have had the opportunity to go on 9 Gate 1 Tours to several countries and I have not had a tour manager as good as Nicolas. Of course, there were amazing views, beautiful countryside and awesome chocolate. Our 11-day Switzerland tour with a group of 31 was truly elevated by our exceptional tour manager, Nicolas. His organizational skills were phenomenal, ensuring every detail of the trip ran seamlessly. Nicolas brought Switzerland to life with his deep knowledge of the region's history, sharing engaging insights both on the bus and during walking tours. His charm and genuine effort to connect with every traveler made the experience feel personal and inclusive. He consistently went above and beyond-providing curated recommendations for free-day activities, assisting with additional museum visits, and offering thoughtful restaurant suggestions in each city. Nicolas also demonstrated remarkable professionalism and diplomacy when handling challenging situations, remaining calm and composed even under pressure. His presence made us feel relaxed, well cared for, and fully immersed in the experience. I would absolutely travel with Nicolas again and highly recommend him to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, attentive, and outstanding tour manager.

We cannot express how awesome Our Tour Manager Ama was. Gate 1 Travel should have hundreds more like Her. She was the brightest part of Our recent trip. Having traveled with Gate1 on many trips, I can say She was the Best Tour Manager that We have had the privilege to spend Our vacation time with. A passionate approach to Her work was evident in every aspect of the trip. She has the innate ability to draw in each individual traveler to want to be Her Friend and it works amazingly. I know by the second day, My Wife and I had fallen under Her spell. She was always beaming, making everyone feel appreciated and it was, as I said amazing. Gate 1 should be very glad to have this young Lady in their program.

Our trip was superb. Jola our TM was outstanding! We had a small group that enjoyed being on your together, as we had experienced Gate one in the past and loved the offerings . Hotels, food and travel sites were great. Poland was/ is amazing when you travel with Jola! Roman our chauffeur was an expert driver. So glad we chose this trip! We recommend this tour and company to all who love traveling.

Wow! Gate 1 did it again. What a fabulous trip. I am still smiling. Kurt, the tour director, is a shining star and what all directors should aspire to. He was fun, personable, fair, knowledgeable, and inclusive. He made each one feel special. His organizational skills are superb with use of QR codes, extensive daily plan booklet, and constant updates. I mention again that he was fun! He is a keeper and a great representative of gate 1 hospitality and commitment to excellence.

I just wanted to express how much we enjoyed our tour manager Renata. I know she was filling in for our original guide at the last moment. She was excellent, a real asset to Gate 1. She shared her personal memories and experiences living in communist Poland and how it compares to today. I really appreciated that and told her how that added to the tour experience. Our bus driver Valdek was excellent as well.

Our Tour Manager, Krzysztof, on our 12 Day Benelux Tour is an excellent Tour Manager and represents Gate1 very well. His knowledge of the destinations is unmatched, and his communication skills enable smooth sailing for a diverse group of travelers. The trip was fabulous! Well done! Thank you.

I took a very similar tour in 2024 with a different company. Your tour was far superior! I couldn't believe the location of the hotels. It was incredible. I loved having only 17 people on the tour. It made for a much closer knit group. Ania and Andrew were fabulous. Ania truly made this trip. She was polite, fun, had cookies and candy for us to try, had us dancing in a parking lot one day at a restaurant stop!!! Andrew was always smiling and could drive anywhere while being safe. This trip was truly excellent! Thank you!

We recently returned from a Stay & Explore tour in North Macedonia, and I wanted to share our experience. Our tour manager, Darko, was one of the best we've had in our 19 trips with Gate 1. He was genuinely kind, patient and understanding, always willing to help everyone. He also made the trip especially meaningful by sharing many of his own experiences with us, answering questions about lifestyle, economics, food, and local culture. Thanks to him, we feel we learned so much about this fascinating country and its rich history. The hotel location was excellent - we were able to walk easily to the Turkish Bazaar, museums, main square, and numerous restaurants. We participated in all the optional excursions and are so glad we did. We visited many interesting places, and the boat rides were especially memorable. Our bus driver, Remzi, was very professional and cautious, and we always felt completely safe. As always, we made new friends, and enjoyed sharing Gate 1 travel stories together Thank you for consistently providing such well-organized, enjoyable, and affordable travel experiences.

Another amazing tour! The 13 Day Albania & Montenegro Discovery Tour, our 12th Discovery Tour, was absolutely fantastic. Our tour manager, Dusan ensured everything ran smoothly while presenting an in-depth perspective that only a local with years of experience and knowledge can provide. Mihai, our bus driver, demonstrated total professionalism and amazing skills in maneuvering our bus safely in even the most challenging situations. And our local guides were among the best with an astonishing command of history and culture. The small group experience brought a personal cohesiveness to the group that made it a truly rewarding experience. Albania and Montenegro with breath taking views and wonderful hotels are absolute gems that should not be missed. Thank you, Gate 1!

My trip was absolutely fantastic. To sum it up , I was traveling with a competitor, and I will no longer use them. As soon as I returned home, I booked a trip, with Gate 1, to Northern India in February 2027. Gate 1 hires knowledgeable people who care about their customers satisfaction. I'm spreading the word, Gate 1 is who you want to travel with!

My trip was wonderful! My friends and I truly had a blast. Our tour guide Louis was phenomenal! As was our driver Kristoff. All the local guides were great too. David, Audrey, Tina. All were wonderful! The hotels were excellent as well. But I truly want to give a hats off to Louis. He went above and beyond to make sure we got the most out of every city and country. He is excellent! Will recommend your company to friends and family and hope to book another future tour with you.

The trip was awesome. Our tour guide Daja was excellent, the tours were well planned, the hotels were convenient for the city or public transportation and the food was delicious. Daja was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited, she was upbeat and energetic, she seemed to really care that her guests were enjoying the trip and she was well organized. Dimitri was an excellent bus driver. He knew the routes and was safety conscious

Our trip was fantastic! Marija (Tour Guide) and Simon (Driver), along with local guides (Tina, David, and Brigitte) were warm, welcoming, extremely knowledgeable, and professional. The cities visited and the pace of the trip were perfect in every way. This was our fifth Gate 1 excursion and we are already looking forward to our sixth in the fall!

This was my first travel tour ever, and it exceeded my expectations. The hotel accommodations were very nice and located better than I anticipated. Our trip was well planned out and executed. Our driver Roman was wonderful, very nice and we always felt safe. Our bus was always clean and ready to go. But the absolute star for us was Soma! From our first meeting to our final goodbye, he made us feel like family. He had total control of our group and took great care of us. I'm sure there will be more Gate 1 tours in the future, but I can't imagine we will have anyone even close to Soma. You have a treasure!

Wonderful trip and I hope to do more travel with Gate1 in the future. Tour guide was Soma and driver Lucas made the trip so enjoyable and informative. Thank you for a fantastic experience.

It was a great trip. The hotels were nice and all of the tours were fun. The tour guide Katarina was excellent. She as kind, funny and very knowledgeable. She took good care of us. I have been on 4 Gate 1 tours and my wife has been on 5 and Katarina is the best guide we have had. Overall a very good time.

Everything was great, all the activities on schedule and great hotel selection. The most relevant aspects of the trip were Katarina the tour guide and Johnny the bus driver. Both are amazing people and showed all the time a very high level of professionalism that Gate 1 Travel should be very proud for having them on your staff. Those are the person that make a different when you compare the service between travel agencies. My deepest recognition to them and to Gate 1 Travel for this unforgettable vacation that I had with you guys. We'll see you again! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Congratulations for your amazing service!

This trip was amazing, living the real meaning of Christmas the old traditions and family, the places were amazing, the castles were incredible. We were 22 of us in our group and at the end of the tour we became like family thanks to our tour guide Marija and driver Jerry that made it possible amazing crew very professionals and the service and love was amazing. Thank you Gate1 for making our dreams become reality.

Great trip! Had a fantastic time enjoying the Christmas Markets in Central Europe. Thomas (our TM) was excellent! Very knowledgeable and he took fantastic care of us during the trip. Thomas was also very good providing timely information and letting us know about local options. Our driver was also excellent... I am always amazed how well these drivers navigate big buses through the sometimes very narrow streets in Europe.

Thomas was amazing!! He was very knowledgeable and friendly. Gave excellent advice on things to do. Was always responsive if I had questions. There was never a minute he did not have a smile on his face!! The bus driver was also great! Always in a cheerful mood and went above and beyond. They made the trip amazing!

Romania trip with Nikola was fantastic. Nikola was very friendly and full of knowledge about both the history and current times of all the areas we visited. His surprises added to our overall experience and gave us many memories to treasure. He helped others with locations for currency exchanges, postcard stamps, and directions for seeking out extra sights. Our group really enjoyed his company and I would recommend him to everyone!

We just completed the Christmas markets in Romania trip and once again we're thrilled with our terrific experience. Everything was wonderful from our hotels to meals and our driver Daniel and guide Sherman. The farm excursion was a fantastic experience, the horse cart was a great touch the family was so friendly and accommodating I felt like I was visiting friends in a genuine Romanian home.

I had a very good experience with my first tour with gate1. Our tour manager Greg was very accomodating and well organized. He went above and beyond what I expected, even paying for us to use the restrooms and also our entrance fee to one of the Christmas markets. And our tour driver Marius was the best. All of us felt safe with him driving us around, even in very tight spaces. His driving skills is very impressive. He should be renamed SUPER MARIUS. Greg and Marius was a great team and made our tour memorable and fun.

I cannot say enough good things about our group leader, Mira. She was organized, professional, knowledgeable, funny, friendly, and kind. She makes me want to travel again very soon! Thank you Mira!

I LOVED my trip "The 9 Day Christmas Tour", "Annette" the Tour Coordinator was awesome, fun, & delightful. She had many years' experiences, and it showed in her work. Annette brought the group together and made it a great social event. The tour moved very efficiently, and we covered a LOT of territory. Not to mention how great our Bus Driver "Bogey" was also. He moved us from point A to B safely and pampered us all the way. A super great job by two great professionals. Well done Gate 1 Travel!!!

What a great trip! Janine was one of the best tour managers I have ever had with Gate 1--knowledgeable, sincere, humorous, enthusiastic, organized--and the list goes on. Every day she would share a special drink or goodie that brought the region to life in a more personal way, making the trip truly special, as well as treating us to wine with our meals. She and our driver, Roman, were a great team, taking wonderful care of all of us. Clone that tour manager! :)

We had an amazing experience with our guide from Romania! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the country's history, culture, and hidden gems. Everything was well organized, and he went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and engaged throughout the tour. His stories and local insights truly brought Romania to life. We couldn't have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend them to anyone visiting Romania.

My trip was amazing! I really enjoyed the Christmas markets and the local tours. The time on the ship was also wonderful. The crews on your ships are really the best! So friendly, professional, helpful...we miss them when we get home! The food is also amazing. Thank you for another wonderful Gate1 trip!!

This was our honeymoon and first time in Europe and with gate 1. Julie and our driver Marick were amazing. They made our trip so memorable and fun. Julie was so attentive and knowledgeable I would ask for her to come with us everywhere we go but I know she is retiring next year and I'm so happy for her. Marick, our driver, was so nice and showed us some amazing sites. We never had an issue during the trip. Julie let us explore and made sure if we stayed out in the city we knew how to get back or her phone number. Being the youngest in the group had its perks with all eyes watching out for us. If Julie and Marick see this- thank you both from the bottom of our heart! It was an amazing trip and Blake, and I can't wait to explore more of Erik's through gate 1! I know every tour guide is the same but Julie, you set the standard for us. Thank you!

Thank you for checking in and for putting together such a memorable experience. Our trip was truly wonderful from start to finish. The planning, coordination, and attention to detail made the journey feel seamless, allowing us to fully enjoy each destination without stress. The Christmas markets, river cruise experience, and overall itinerary exceeded our expectations, and it was clear how thoughtfully everything was arranged. We're very grateful for the experience and wouldn't hesitate to travel with Gate1 again or recommend your services to others. Thank you for helping make this trip so special.

Absolutely wonderful! Gate 1 will be my go-to travel company from now on! The staff, service, food, activities, were all exceptional. Thank you so much for exceeding my expectations. See you again soon!

Romania was beautiful and the Christmas markets were charming. Tomoslav our tour director was great. He was very personable and gave a great historical accounting that was easy to understand and interesting. The local guides were also great they informed with expertise and humor. I would highly recommend this tour.

I am still on a high the trip was simply amazing and more than I imagined it would be. Mario is the most generous and kind person and he made the entire trip a delight. He was attentive to everyone's needs and his charming personality created a fabulous environment for all the travelers while on the coach. I must admit there's always a concern when so many different personalities are together in a confined space but he managed it perfectly. I would go on any trip which is hosted by Mario.

Katarina was an excellent Tour Director. She is in our top 3 of tour directors from all travel companies. When she asked what our plans were on the day of our arrival, she suggested we change our mode of transportation due to ease of use. Her suggestion was spot on and greatly appreciated. She ensured we had time to visit the Christmas markets, and she met us at an appointed time and place to bring us back to the hotel.

Tour manager Siobhan was amazing. She personalized everyone's trip by connecting with each individual and making comments/recommendations relevant to their situations. Her knowledge and local insight were so appreciated by everyone in the group. Her special added touches each day were such treats each day! Her preparation and up-front communication left no guessing for the group. She was able to pivot seamlessly if required and always made sure everyone was comfortable and satisfied. We would recommend Siobhan to anyone who has an opportunity to cross her path in the future.

Our entire Rhine River trip was very enjoyable. Gate 1 did a marvelous job from start to finish. The ship's crew exhibited great customer service and a commendable commitment to excellence. Our Germany extension guide Johnny was exceptional. Thank you for a truly wonderful vacation!