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! :)

This is feedback about our recent 9-day trip to France. What really added to the total experience was the little things that occurred. Right after we got off the bus the first day in Paris to walk toward Norte Dame - the bells started ringing on the nine O'clock hour. At Monmarte a local choir group sang Christmas carols while marching through the area. On the way back to the hotel that night Edo had our bus driver stop across the river from the Eiffel Tower right before it started sparkling with lights at 9pm At the cemetery in Normandy we were there at 4pm when they played taps through their loudspeakers and lowered the American flags for the day. Perhaps one of these was just happenstance but the others were perfectly planned to enhance our enjoyment and experience. Thank you for these simple but special touches.

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.

I wanted to drop a quick comment about Alina, our restaurant manager on our river boat cruise. She worked so hard to make sure I got an allergy free meal at every meal! She also made sure that there was a variety of meals. I was so impressed with what an excellent job she did. I wanted to let you know ow so other passengers with severe food allergies and celiac don't have to worry about it. The rest of the cruise staff was wonderful! I can't wait to go on another Gate1 River cruise.

My husband and I recently returned from one of your tours, and we wanted to express our sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience. Our guide, Dennis, distinguished himself as one of the finest we have ever encountered during our many years of international travel. Dennis was warm, welcoming, and consistently professional. His deep knowledge, punctuality, and attentive accommodations elevated the trip to a truly memorable level. We appreciated his friendly manner, his ability to share rich cultural and historical context, and his flexibility with the group's needs. As business owners ourselves, we recognize and value what it takes to maintain a high standard of service. Dennis is clearly a standout asset to your team - someone who reflects the very best of Gate 1. Thanks to Dennis's exemplary guidance, we will absolutely be choosing Gate 1 for our future travels. Please pass along our sincere thanks and commendation to him.

Thank you very much. We enjoyed the vacation tremendously. The Cruise Director Melissa was very professional, caring, gracious and fun, I loved the daily treats she provided to the whole group. Laura, in charge for guests activities, was also so humorous and pleasant! All the staff on board were super accurate and polite. We found the quality of the meals on board above our expectations, also there was a lot of variety and everything was nicely presented, with a prompt, attentive service. The cabin suite we booked was spacious, very clean, very comfortable. I loved looking at the banks of the Seine passing before my eyes, while I was comfortably laying on my bed. The activities were perfectly organized, the pace was smooth, relaxed, and yet rich and diverse: just what I needed. It's been a wonderful trip, I already suggested it to friends and colleagues.

Thank you and loving the new Stay & Explore tours - deservedly very popular as such a treat to stay in one location for an extended time and take excursions from your base, both included and optional. This was a revisit to the French Riviera for me - have always loved Nice and was delighted that a few months before departure our hotel choice was changed to the fantastic Hotel Beau Rivage in Nice Old Town, steps from Cours Saleya market and one block from the seaside Promenade, and one block from Place Massena and its Christmas Markets which opened for the season during our trip - Restaurants, cafes and shopping all close-by and the hotel was just lovely, boutique in feel, great staff, comfortable rooms and a delicious buffet breakfast each day with served beverages. Location could not be beat! A lovely and charming tour manager, Raphaelle, who had great suggestions for leisure time and restaurants and a very competent driver Laure, always with a smile and keeping us safe with her great driving. Loved the revisits to Monaco, especially the Old Town, Villa Ephrussi in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, and the optional to the Citrus town of Menton near the Italian border. Exploring more of Nice is always rewarding too. This was trip #68 for me with G1 and as always, everything was flawless and enjoyed another excellent time!

We had a fabulous time on our trip through Gate1 Travel to Germany & Austria for the Christmas Markets. It is hard to say what part of the trip was our favorite as each destination was great and had such unique and special things! Our tour Manager Michael was phenomenal - so knowledgeable and kind and funny as well. He made us feel so comfortable and was always willing to help in any way. He was natural at making us feel like our group of 41 people was family and friends! He is such an asset to your organization! All our hotels were nice and clean and comfortable! I would not change a thing about our trip. We will be repeat customers

I wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the work of our guide, Carina. She was absolutely wonderful in every way. Her friendliness, enthusiasm, knowledge, preparation, and ability to adjust to different circumstances helped my wife and I (and all in our tour group) maximize our understanding and insight to sites we visited. We were very, very fortunate to have her as our guide and I hope she is recognized for her efforts. Thank you for your time and consideration.

It was a great experience! Ana our tour coordinator was fantastic, took really good care of each member of our group! Antonio our bus driver was an expert driver able to weave through narrow streets and ensured our safety on the road as well. Local tour guides were outstanding too!

Edo was an exceptionally skilled guide. He chose excursions that featured fascinating historic sites, guiding us expertly via local guides through the key sites within a historical and cultural framework. His diverse choices included gorgeous medieval towns, a remote artist colony, a local Veterans Day celebration, a diverse communally-run town, a local wine-maker, and a family-owned cheese maker - all very eclectic and creative. Edo gave us a feel for the real France, and it was delightful. He's an interesting and generous man who made everyone feel included.

From the moment we arrived at the hotel (a day early), Maevon was there to greet us, make us feel welcome, and provided us with an information packet on the local area as well as a few immediate restaurant recommendations, which we gratefully used. Maevon went 'above and beyond' from that first meeting to make sure we all were well-informed, comfortable and happy with each day events, meals and lodging. He even included extra information and some of his hand-drawn maps which I will keep as special mementoes of our trip and for future reference. We have never had a tour guide who continually checked with each group member on how things were each day, and sincerely cared about our enjoyment, learning and comfort on the trip. We know that wherever in the world it is, if Maevon is guiding, it will be a stellar and fun travel experience!

Our trip was fantastic! Our first discovery tour and we will do it again. Our tour manager, Gilles, was great! He was very knowledgeable, gave us directions for getting the most out of each location, taught us French, sang for us. We were a very friendly group of really nice people, and I had the feeling he enjoyed us as much as we enjoyed him! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves every day! Our driver, Antonio, was terrific too. Thank you for leaving us with many nice memories of our trip.

We loved it! The weather was great; our tour leader Anne was very professional and knowledgeable. The hotel was in a scenic location across from the Promenade d'Anglais and the excursions were spot on. I would definitely consider another Stay and Explore Tour with Gate 1.

Our tour leader, Gwen, created a webpage for our trip, that included maps of the areas we were visiting, recipes for foods of the region, things to do in Toulouse, daily summaries, and more - it was really well done, very interesting, and such a useful addition for our tour experience! We really enjoyed seeing all of the places we went on this tour and found the most meaningful experiences to be in the small, inhabited towns (like Auvillar, Cordes-sur-Ciel, and Montbrun-Bocage) where we could talk with people about what their lives are like living there today. Our visit to Auvillar included being greeted by the Director of the Tourism Office - which was really an honor for us - and the Auvillar Museum was fascinating, hearing about how the town had come together to donate prized family possessions for the museum. Hearing about and seeing pottery was also interesting. We also really enjoyed meeting Irene at Le Clos du Marbier - she was so inspiring, warm, and welcoming (and her wine is excellent!) The farm visit was fun and interesting, and the cheese was fantastic! Opportunities to connect with local people really made the trip extraordinary and I hope Gate 1 will continue to include those. Dinner last night was at a local restaurant rather than at the hotel and that was a treat - the food was excellent, the location was perfect, and it felt like a celebratory sendoff. The hotel was perfect - central location, wonderful staff, comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast and bar. And lastly, we really appreciate and enjoy the Stay and Explore format - it is so nice to unpack once and be able to explore the town during free evenings - we hope that Gate 1 will expand their offerings on these trips!

Our Tour Guide, Arthur, was one of the best guides we have had in our 12 Gate 1 trips! He was so knowledgeable of all the places we visited and gave us interesting history of the different regions. He was very kind and caring. Arthur gave us many suggestions of things to do in our free time. Arthur is a wonderful example of the quality we get when booking our trip with Gate 1! Thank you again for a great trip.

I just returned from a Seine River cruise with Paris and London extensions . Kate was the tour director and she was amazing! She's a true professional, but does it all with a fantastic sense of humor. She really maximized my enjoyment of this fantastic trip. Well done !

Nancy and I had a most amazing trip to Paris and the surrounding area. The planning and implementation of our tour made it most memorable. Our tour guide, Laura, provided so much information on our trip and as we were riding to our destination as well as inside the various venues. Our bus driver, Mohamed, was magnificent as he navigated the busy highways and the very tight streets. Mohamed always greeted us with a bottle of water as we returned to the bus,

I just want to make a few specific comments about my trip with Gate1. I have been on multiple trips with Gate1 and have always been happy but this trip I think was over the top. Edo was the best tour guide and very knowledgeable, professional, organized and friendly. Our bus driver, Conny, was also very professional, kind, friendly, and the Best dressed on the bus. Thank you to Gate1 for providing such great service and tours. I have a lot of friends who ask me who I use as a tour company and I always tell them Gate1 and that they cannot beat the service and prices. So, thank you again.

The trip was excellent and worry free thanks to our awesome tour director, Craig. He and the other tour guides were great. Craig was very attentive, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Also very patient. Keep him around!!! We have already booked our next trip with Gate1 and trust that it will be just as great!

Our tour manager, Simeon, did such an excellent job explaining details about each of the places we toured! He's extremely well spoken and knowledgeable about the history and current life around France. I was somewhat knowledgeable about France already, but I am amazed at how much I learned on our vacation. France is incredible. thank you very much.

Anne, our Tour Manager, was Phenomenal! Her knowledge and ability to share behind the scenes stories enabled us to understand and remember the history of each place. She treated us as family with caring and thoughtfulness. Anne is Awesome! Thank You for the Best Gate 1 trip!

The trip was terrific. It truly exceeded our expectations. Everything ran smoothly.... transfers, the ship, guides, tour manager, excursions...could not have been better. The cabin was comfortable; the meals were excellent.... staff friendly.... really a "well run ship." Buses looked brand new.... comfortable and clean. We were very happy with the itinerary.... wonderful sites. We were particularly impressed with the level of organization required to handle so many people going to different locations after the trip....and it was so interesting to hear how many Gate1 trips our fellow travelers had been on. One couple had been on 25!

I just came back from my first trip with Gate 1 and Laura was our tour manager, I'd like to share my experience with her. Laura was exceptional in every way. She demonstrated outstanding professionalism and deep knowledge about every site we visited. I was genuinely impressed by how much she knew and how clearly and engagingly she shared that information. Her sense of humor made the trip fun and memorable, and her constant attention to our safety and comfort showed how much she truly cared about every guest. She managed the group with great skill and respect, always staying punctual, organized, and positive. It was clear that she takes great pride in her work and genuinely loves what she does. Her excellent teamwork with the driver - who was also highly professional - made the experience smooth and enjoyable. She made a lasting impression on me and truly elevated the entire tour experience.

I'd like to compliment Craig for his skills in being an experienced tour manager for our Essential Paris & London tour. Our group was large (40), and he had done his homework and preparation to handle our entire tour. It was especially nice to have the printed information he gave to us about our touring sites and recommendations on what to see in our free time. My daughter and I were impressed with his abilities, travel savvy and always helpful and pleasant manner.

Our exceptional tour manager, Arthur, truly enhanced our experience. He possessed an extensive knowledge of French culture and art. His insights into historical contexts and contemporary dynamics enriched our understanding, making each site we visited come alive with significance. Arthur's ability to connect with the group was authentic. He was warm, attentive, compassionate and ensured everyone was accounted for and on time for activities. He maintained an atmosphere of camaraderie and fun! He was organized and professional. He needs to be promoted to a position in charge of the tours in France!! Highly recommend his tour. More than 5 stars!!!

Having just returned from this France excursion, I have to say that the entire Gate 1 experience has been wonderful and I would definitely travel with gate 1 in the future. I have traveled with our tour companies, many of which were very good, but what made this experience over the top was our tour guide/manager Adoram. His knowledge, kindness, efficiency and wit were beyond anything I had experienced before. He made the trip for us! Thank you!

This trip, w/o a doubt, was the best organized, and interesting one I have ever been on with Gate 1! Our guide, Craig, was excellent. He was absolutely the most knowledgeable and charming guide I have ever had. So well organized and accommodating to everyone in our group. I hope that he gets recognized for his excellent service and representation of Gate1!

I would like to compliment Julien, our Tour manager, for the excellent job he did on the tour. He not only provided the history of the country and sites, but also insights into the culture and attitudes of the French people. He was a very entertaining and enjoyable guide.

We just completed our 14 Day Classic France trip and really enjoyed ourselves! Our Tour Manager Edo and Tour Driver Helio were outstanding in every way and worked very well together! We appreciate all the extra things that Edo and Helio did to make this a memorable trip, and they deserve a raise or promotion for an outstanding job! We have travelled many times with Gate1 and will continue to do so for great experiences and affordable pricing!

Thank you. My trip was wonderful. Though we had been to Paris before but not London, this was our for experience to both countries with Gate 1. Our tour guide, Craig, made us feel welcomed by being friendly and helpful when we arrived in Paris, our for stop on the two-country tour. He was very approachable and we appreciated that. I personally appreciated how he kept us on time with every planned tour. I thought he made things light and fun. I really loved the hotels we stayed in, the food at each restaurant was wonderful and the front desk staff were so helpful. Our bus guides were fabulous, knowledgeable and even funny which made the tours fun as well. My favorite part of the entire trip was London. There's so much history, the guide was incredible and shared so many details. Even getting out and exploring on our own, felt easy to maneuver and found the people to be quite polite and lovely. I have heard great things about Gate 1 Travel and I can honestly say, you all hold up to the compliments. It was a great experience. We would use Gate1 Travel again, for sure.

Thank you for such a fabulous trip! Edo, our tour manager was absolutely fantastic! We loved all of his stories, the treats that he bought us along the way, his expert knowledge of France, and his easygoing and fun personality! His attention to every detail was amazing and we felt very taken care of during the entire time. We enjoyed every minute of this trip and we owe it to Edo! Elio, our bus driver was also an expert driver and a very polite gentleman at all times. His driving skills are absolutely amazing. His coach was very immaculate! He even made separate trips to the hotel while were enjoying a tour to drop off our luggage so that we'd have it sooner. Those in our tour group called Edo and Elio the "Dream Team". They made our trip so special! We hope that Gate 1 is aware of the outstanding tour manager and driver team that these two are. A few of the hotels could have been better but all in all, we already have such fond memories of this fantastic vacation. We sure hope that the next trip on Gate 1 is as great as this one was! Thank you, Edo and Elio! We'll miss you!

It was amazing! The hotel was perfectly located, and it was easy to walk to restaurants, the beach, the old town and historic sights. Breakfasts were amazing. Our guide, Melissa, did an outstanding job of showing us the highlights and then letting us have time to wander on our own. I would recommend this trip to anyone. It is important to note that the walking was at times strenuous, so this is not a trip for people with mobility issues. Also, one reason it was great is that we were in one hotel the entire time, and all of the side trips emanated from there. I loved not having to pack and move every couple of days. Great job, Gate 1!

I just wanted to thank and compliment Gate 1 for another epic and awesome tour. I find your company to be excellent to deal with, and the quality of the tours is always above and beyond Our hotel was changed on this tour to be Hotel Aston La Scala and I must say it was a perfect location. The hotel was very glamorous and the staff there were A plus. It was so central to everything and easy to access whatever you were looking for. Our room had the most amazing view of the square, old town and the Mediterranean Sea. I never tired of looking out at the beautiful scenery from our window. The sunrises and sunsets were amazing and we got to enjoy them each and every day due to the location of our room. I must say the breakfast that was served by this hotel was superb! There was a great variety of everything imaginable and the food was delicious, I looked forward to and enjoyed my breakfast every single morning!! This in my opinion was a great move on Gate 1's behalf to have changed our hotel!! I was truly satisfied staying in this beautiful place. Every tour I took and I did all except for the one with the meal (only because I am vegan and I don't like to make waves by not being able to eat the menu that is being served) where beyond amazing. With each passing day each stop to explore seemed to get better and better. I never had any bad experiences on any of our tours and I enjoyed each area immensely learning of the history and beauty each town offered!! Our tour guide Melissa was amazing and I personally think that she is one of the Jewels of the French Riviera!! She was friendly, professional and a joy to go on this journey of her enchanting country, France, with. She always went above and beyond to make our time in Nice and surrounding area nothing short of extraordinary. She made our trip warm, joyous and she has my deepest gratitude and admiration for all they she did while I was in France.

Gate 1 has never disappointed us. The attractions, the scheduling, the food, the museums ,the hotels ,the local guides, the comfortable bus and driver, always reliable! but we need to give a special thank you to Marc our tour guide. He was fantastic!! I needed to find a few special things to help me through the trip and he made them happen! He was very kind and patient.

Our tour guide, Stephanie, wasn't just "excellent", she was "OUTSTANDING"! She was fun, knowledgeable, organized, personable and made the trip a great success.

Our 13 day France Kaleidoscope trip was amazing which was reflected in my survey. I would just like to add that our Tour Manager "Justine " was AWESOME! She was very knowledgeable, friendly and managed everything on our tour excellent.

This was my first River cruise and I loved everything about it. I loved the idea that all of my meals were provided. The dinners were special.....fine dining with fabulous presentation. I loved the social activities in the big lounge where people gathered and chatted with each other. I loved the ship and all the nooks and crannies and the location of room 303. I loved the caring staff on board and Had's energy and Bart's personality. I enjoyed the tours I went on. I did not love the crowds of tourist but that is the world today. I picked this tour on purpose because it was not going to big cities. I loved seeing the countryside and I was fascinated with the cows in the fields.....I come from Wisconsin. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

Let me start by saying I had a wonderful time. Many thanks to Bartel our cruise director/ tour manager. He works so hard to assure everyone had an exceptional experience. He is caring, responsive, thoughtful, funny, has superb planning skills and very knowledgeable about the ports and what we will see and do. I enjoyed his port talks every night where we got clarity on our day ahead. Entertainment director Nad was wonderful and very entertaining. I have never been part of an opening show and Nad was right it was so much fun. Every night there was fun entertainment planned for us and I am glad I was part of it. Also a shout out to George, Monica and Gia who took excellent care of us everyday in the dining room. They are so friendly and we had a great time with them. To Pasquale, our captain, and all the other members of the crew thanks so much for a memorable and fun vacation!

I recently returned from a River Cruise to France on the Monarch Countess. It was a trip to remember. We had a wonderful tour guide, Bartel, entertainment host Nad, plus a crew and staff who were always willing to assist. Although we have taken many trips with Gate1, this was our first River Cruise. We enjoyed the leisure time and the ability to socialize with passengers and staff. Evenings were always packed with things to do - many laughs were had by all. It was a different and most memorable experience. Thank you to Bartel, Nad and the entire staff/crew of the Monarch Countess.

Our tour guide, Robby, was simply outstanding. We watched him handle each challenging situation we encountered expertly. His desire for the best outcomes for our tour group was obvious, and his interpersonal skill in making each individual feel cared for, and cared about, did not go unrecognized. The behind-the-scenes work he performed in making our tour smooth did not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Gate1 would do well to ensure tour guides like Robby receive proper recognition and compensation. Robby represents Gate1 well, and although all the guides on our Gate1 tours have been outstanding, we feel Robby just may be the best tour guide we had to date. Well done, Robby! Well done.

We have just returned from the Crown of France tour with Elsa as our guide and tour leader. Elsa was exceptional in leading our tour and made this our best Gate 1 experience. The timing and attention to individual needs by Elsa was fantastic in that while providing a new village orientation would point out specific lunch and shops for group individuals needing dietary requirements or looking for other needs. Time allocations in the many villages and sights we visited were perfectly planned to allow group members to visit, shop, lunch and enjoy the travel experience we hoped to have.

Our Tour Manager Anne was extraordinary in every way. This was our fifth Gate 1 trip and both my wife and I feel she was our best manager yet. Every day she prepared us with handouts of the next days schedule, some local restaurants names, places to see, etc. She made our trip to France our favorite trip so far. All in all a wonderful tour manager.

We had a great trip! Damian, Clive, Phillipe were delightful! We realized that we were on a small tour group and the extra seats allowed us to be more comfortable. Damian was knowledgeable at all times who communicated effectively during our various stops on the tour as well as during the transitions between stops. The tour pace allowed us to do some sight seeing on our own and Damian always provided us with multiple ideas of stops that we could make as well as great dinner and lunch ideas. The sequence of the tour seemed to be logical and gave us insights into World War II that we were not aware of. By expanding the World War II locations beyond Normandy additional perspectives were added that we don't believe are available on other tours. We would recommend this tour to our friends and neighbors!

I just took a trip to France, and my tour manager was Elsa. There are not enough kind things to say about Elsa. Elsa was not only knowledgeable, but so kind. She made you feel like you really were part of her family. She was extremely thoughtful, giving us gifts throughout the tour from different stops as things to remember her by, bookmarks, magnets, pencils, and candy treats. She genuinely cared about everyone on the tour group, and you could really tell from her actions that she did. She made sure we always arrived first to our destinations, so we would have the opportunity of getting the best photos! She was always available for questions. She gave great recommendations of places to eat or go check out during our free time. I'm looking forward to coming back to France to see the south, and my hope is that I could have Elsa as my tour manager again.