This tour should be called Breathtaking Switzerland. Each stop seemed more beautiful than the last. We covered a lot of ground but at a comfortable pace. Our guide, Siobhan, was organized, knowledgeable and very kind. Bruno, our driver, expertly navigated the winding mountainous roads with ease. This was our first time visiting Switzerland but hopefully not our last. Thank you Gate1.

SERGE IS FANTASTIC! He made our trip so wonderful! He was so knowledgeable, kind, caring, funny, attentive, intelligent, organized and he made each one of us feel so special and that he wanted each of us to have an amazing trip! We're so grateful that Gate 1 has a Serge as a guide and we have told all of our friends about Serge and Gate 1. We want to go on another trip with Serge as our guide and we will contact Gate 1 to find out his schedule!

I have been on several Gate one trips and always satisfied with the tour managers I've had but Siobhan may have spoiled me for any others in the future. She was so extra. She provided us with detailed cards with suggestions for free time with clear detailed instructions and directions. She was extra in surprising the group with goodies. Best tour experience yet, wish I could find out which tour she was going on next to book with her.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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! :)

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.

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.

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

We had a wonderful trip. Our travel escort, Patrick, was wonderful. He was always professional, friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and made the trip extra special. Our driver, Pavel, was courteous, professional and did a great job keeping us safe traveling

My wife & I had a wonderful time. Our group got along pretty well. Justus, the tour manager was very concerned for our safety and enjoyment of the whole group. Tomas, our bus operator is an excellent driver, very smooth when braking and accelerating. This trip was a fun trip, interesting people we got to meet and made new friends.

I would like to comment on our tour manager, Somo. He was absolutely fantastic. He interacted well with the travelers and he was very engaging and knowledgeable. He is an excellent tour manager. Our bus driver, Slavic, was also excellent. He is an very skillful driver and we enjoyed having him as our driver.

Our tour manager for the Swiss Alpine Jewels trip, Dennis, was outstanding and went above and beyond in all respects. His knowledge, passion, enthusiasm and organization are top notch. He made the trip fun and rewarding for the whole group. Also, our driver, Pieter, was fantastic and super competent handling very difficult roads.

We're lucky to have the leadership of our Tour manager, Katarina. Not only did she provide clear expectations from our group of 35, gave us enough free time to explore on our own, not afraid to make adjustments when needed, while always making sure we had the best time! She truly cared for our safety and comfort throughout the tour.

Our tour Manager Kevin was very knowledgeable and exuded confidence at each location making it easy to follow recommendations. Enjoyed everything about this trip!

The beauty of Switzerland can only be really seen by visiting there. Our Crown Jewels of Switzerland tour of 12 days was amazing. Andrea, our tour leader, was so knowledgeable and took such good care of us that I can only give her a 10+. She was kind, caring and went overboard to make everyone comfortable. We saw more in 12 days than I ever imagined. I especially enjoyed staying in Zermatt and taking the cog train up to the Matterhorn. Our hotel's balcony looked up at the magnificent mountain one morning. The sky was perfectly clear, and the sun was shining on the north face. It was a memory I'll never forget. Our bus driver was amazing. He maneuvered the twists and turns of our route in an unbelievable way. I would recommend this 12-day Crown Jewels of Switzerland to anyone who really wants to see Switzerland in an up-close way.

This was my first tour with Gate1 Travel, and I was so impressed by the entire experience. I was most impressed with our Tour Guide, Julia, what a GEM you have in her. She made the experience so special, well versed in all areas we visited and the most personable individual. She cared about her entire group and went above and beyond if any of us needed anything. Her wit was extraordinary, and I can say that our entire group was comfortable with her. I look forward to another trip with Gate1 in the future.

I just came back home, from a trip to Switzerland. Those were 11 days of awesome and unforgettable travel. Not only that me and my husband enjoy it because we are with our friends but also, we made lovely friends there. Our accommodations were excellent, from the hotels and transportation. I would just like to make special mention to our tour guide and coach driver, namely Mihaela and Marco. They are very pleasant, accommodating, always one step ahead with our needs. Mihaela keeps us well informed about our schedule what is expected and is very particular with every minute details but at the same time friendly and very attentive. Marco is a very careful and excellent driver. They carry the company's name with professionalism and dignity. I, especially, have been to and met some tour guides but I can say Mihaela is different. If ever we buy another trip in Europe we wish to meet them again and I am not only speaking for myself but for the entire group.

This was our first escorted land tour and our first with Gate 1. We were so happy with everything about our vacation, from the hotels to the routes and all the sites we saw, but especially because of Derek and our driver Bart. What a team! Derek made sure that we all were able to meet each other and felt comfortable. He was very knowledgeable about everywhere we travelled and showed his concern for each guest. We loved him! I loved the rotating seat plan on the bus too!! And Bart! What a fantastic driver. He made it all look so easy, but rest assured, we were happy he was the one doing the driving. We feel like we had the best with those two! This being our first escorted tour, we didn't know what to expect. Our vacation with Gate 1 exceeded all our expectations! Thank you for giving us a trip we will never forget. Cannot wait to go on another one!

Our Tour Manager for the Gate 1 Discovery 12 Day Swiss Alpine Jewels was Monique. Our Tour Manager was exceptional-knowledgeable, warm, and wonderfully organized. From the very first evening orientation in Lausanne, she set the tone with a welcoming presence, making sure everyone felt comfortable and informed. Throughout the journey, her deep understanding of Swiss culture, history, and geography enriched each stop, whether we were tasting chocolate in Broc, admiring the medieval streets of Gruyere, or standing before the breathtaking Matterhorn. What stood out most was her attentiveness: always approachable, quick with helpful suggestions, and equally skilled at handling logistics so the group could simply relax and enjoy. She struck the perfect balance between professionalism and friendliness-sharing fascinating stories and insights, but also giving us space to explore on our own. Her genuine enthusiasm made each day more memorable, whether guiding us through the dramatic Aare Gorge, pointing out hidden gems in Lucerne's Old City, or making sure everyone had the best vantage point for the views from Jungfraujoch. By the farewell dinner in Lucerne, it truly felt like we were saying goodbye to a friend who had expertly led us through Switzerland's most beautiful landscapes.

This was my first Gate 1 trip, but it will definitely not be my last!! I have been on ship cruises before, but this was much better than anything I have experienced before. The Monarch Baroness was a beautiful ship and the service on board was exceptional. The meals were spectacular, and the entertainment provided by Nick and guest speakers was excellent. Bettina was a wonderful person who was extremely helpful and joyous. Mercedes was responsible for maintaining our cabin and every time we went back to it, it was more than "ship shape". The captain was friendly and made great headway up the Rhein and through the locks. All the ports of call were beautiful and exciting, as well as the extended land trip to Lucerne and Bevino. The Dino Hotel in Bevino was much grander than I had expected and was more like a resort than a mere hotel. In summary, this was one of the best trips I have ever taken, and I will absolutely travel with Gate 1 again!! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!!

I simply cannot say enough good things about our Gate 1 trip - Swiss Alpine Jewels! I felt like I was living in a photograph the entire time! It was surreal! All of the highlights were chosen well. They were varied and each surpassed my expectations! I have had Switzerland on my bucket list for 55 years, since reading Heidi as a child, and it did not disappoint! Britta, our tour manager, was unbelievably beyond wonderful! She is a treasure and such a valuable asset to your organization! She is caring, considerate, fun, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. I adore her! Beat was our driver, and he did an excellent job taking care of all of us on the road. We were treated extremely well everywhere we went and thoroughly enjoyed all of the meals included. All of the guides on our individual tours were excellent, and we especially enjoyed Patricia and Denis at the winery in Cully. What a lovely experience! Because we enjoyed ourselves so completely on this first Gate 1 tour.

I would like to say what a wonderful small group tour Switzerland and France was. I can't say enough how great Nadine the tour director was. She was always upbeat, and helpful with any questions; she totally made this tour complete. All the hotels were wonderful and situated in ideal locations. I enjoyed all the food that was included and also the itinerary was excellent. There was also free time to enjoy other activities or just relaxing. I would highly recommend this tour.

I have been on at least 14 Gate 1 excursions. All tour guides were wonderful. However, I must mention a phenomenal guide, Mihaela. She was a cut above all the rest!!! With her positive spirit, daily greetings, special local gifts, and all above care for our safety, Mihaela was outstanding. She definitely added the diamond quality sparkle to our Gem of Switzerland trip. Her knowledge of the area was unsurpassed, and she has my highest praises. I even miss her now!

We had the best tour manager and bus driver, Dieter, on the trip. Janine is so organized (preparing a short summary of the trip which we refer to daily and giving us a startup coin for our W/C usage), everyone got to know and enjoy each other in the group, she shared local drinks/wine, chocolates, cookies for us to taste. Her stories and experiences made Switzerland more meaningful. We really enjoyed the trip and will share our experience with our friends and family.

Our tour director, Krzysztof, and bus driver, Lucas, were both excellent! Krzysztof made our journey safe, fun, and memorable! He shared his wealth of knowledge and made sure we knew where to go at all times. He added many personal touches, including a wonderful picnic at the Seefeld Village! He also handed out special gifts to our entire group! His recommendations for our free time were great. Lucas was an outstanding bus driver. He made us feel safe and catered to all our needs! He made sure we had our luggage at all times and went out of his way to show us special things! Krzysztof and Lucas are a wonderful team! Thanks for the beautiful memories!

I wanted to pass along what a terrific Guide and Program Director that Julie was on our Switzerland 12 day trip. This is our 3rd Gate 1 tour and without a doubt the most enjoyable beyond all expectation. The trip was well planned and the activities and events were exceptional in the variety and scope. Julie has such a great love for her job which translates into a wonderful time for all of us who are with her. Great tour- I would recommend it for all those who want to see and enjoy beautiful Switzerland.

Our tour guide Julian was absolutely phenomenal! I know what it's like to be in charge of a group, and he kept all us safe, on time, and entertained. This was our first family trip to Europe and with Gate1. It is because of Julian that we would totally recommend Gate1, and use in the future. He really made the trip for us! The tours we took were wonderful and kept us busy.. and the places chosen by Gate1 were fantastic and I haven't stopped commenting how wonderful it was to be on a vacation where I didn't have to do any of the planning or driving around. I could sit back and rely on Julian and Gate1 to give me a fabulous vacation.

The trip was absolutely wonderful! Our tour guide Joanna was amazing, she was very informative at the same time friendly, helpful and a very sweet lady. Also our driver Marek was awesome, his driving around curving road was smooth and gentle. He was cautious, and helpful with getting us off the bus and did an excellent job taking care of our luggage. The optional tours were amazing with spectacular views. This tour gave us excellent highlights and a taste of all three countries! We would highly recommend this tour!

We are very happy that we chose to travel to Germany, Switzerland and Austria with Gate1. It was a phenomenal experience. Everything was handled very professionally and there were no issues along the way. Our tour guide, Nadine, is an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about all the points of interest that we visited along the way. She expertly managed our time so that we never felt rushed. She is very personable and brought us together like a family. She was always ready with water and sometimes some lovely little treats. She brought us a picnic during one of our excursions (carriage ride); it was such a thoughtful gesture. We appreciated all the information and suggestions she provided for ways to spend our down time, and she gave us some excellent suggestions for places to eat. My husband had apple strudel on his mind from the moment we set foot on the motor coach and made it his business to bring it up to her every single day, sometimes more than once in a day. She was such a good sport about it! She touched my heart when she spoke about growing up in Berlin and what it meant to her to be able to share small bits of her life with our group. She is a wonderful person. Our driver, Konrad, was exceptional at his job. He took great care of navigating the roads and made sure we were always comfortable on the motor coach. As Americans, we are used to strong air conditioning everywhere when the temperatures are uncomfortably warm. Nadine and Konrad always had our comfort in mind and kept us happy throughout the tour. They are exceptional at their jobs and should be rewarded for their hard work. It is because of them that we thoroughly enjoyed our first tour with Gate1. We are looking forward to travelling with you again. Thank you for an amazing experience.

I had an amazing time on the 12 Day Crossroads of Germany, France & Austria trip. I cannot say enough wonderful things about our tour manager, Fred. He made my 1st time overseas the most fabulous experience ever. He was very knowledgeable about history and had fun facts about every area we visited. I loved his personality, and he made sure everything went smoothly. I would definitely recommend Gate1!! I also would like to mention our bus driver, Adam. He was excellent and took us everywhere safely. There were some really tight spots, but he handled everything beautifully. It was nice to feel safe travelling from city to city.

The trip was fabulous. Gate1 was recommended to us through a friend of a friend who was a former tour director for you. We thought at first it was a bit expensive. After traveling with you, we think you will get what you pay for. Lodgings were top notch, the food what great, the sites were fantastic, and the tour director and driver were absolutely the Best. We will strongly recommend Gate1 to all of our friends. Thanks to you for putting a great package together for our travel experience.

We just returned from our 11-day Classic Switzerland with Geneva trip. What a fabulous trip. I wanted to take a moment to let you know that our tour guide Monique was absolutely terrific!! And Peter, our bus driver, was the best, kindest, safest driver we could have asked for. Especially navigating some of those Swiss alpine roads!! Monique was extremely knowledgeable about all history and things Switzerland and was always looking for ways to make our experience even better. She was so kind always making sure everyone was safe and comfortable and always knew where the bathrooms were and local restaurant recommendations. I would not hesitate to sign up for another Gate 1 trip with her. She is truly a Switzerland expert but also had so much information and recommendations to offer when we crossed over into Italy and France. I am thankful for the great teamwork of Monique and Peter for making our experience so memorable.

We have been on several Gate 1 trips, both in the US and Europe, and have been very satisfied with them! This latest trip, the Swiss Alpine Jewel trip, was our first Discovery trip, and it did not disappoint! It was a wonderful trip in every way, much of that due to our Tour Manager, Karina! What a gem she is! Her talks, tips, and stories she shared made the trip all the more enjoyable! The trip was well planned in terms of itinerary, time management, and overall value. Karina always went the extra mile to make our experience the best it could be. When my husband injured his knee during the last few days of the trip, Karina was most accommodating and helped us with seeking medical care and even followed up with us to see how he was once we got home. Karina is the quintessential Tour Manager, and I would welcome the opportunity to travel with her again! There is a saying that a company is only as good as its employees. With that in mind, I would say Gate 1 stands out in the crowd! Thanks to all!

Peter did an excellent job guiding us and is very responsive to any request. Tim, the bus driver was absolutely excellent. Because of them, we are looking at more Gate 1 tours as this was our first. The hotels and itinerary were fantastic. The variety within each location was excellent. This trip exceeded our expectations.

My wife and I recently returned from our trip to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria and I just wanted to say that Julia was an amazing tour guide! She did such a wonderful job organizing our group and making sure we were on time for travel and meals. She has a wealth of knowledge about every location we visited, and we all enjoyed her sense of humor. She recommended some restaurants that were off the beaten path, and we really enjoyed them. She helped our friend who lost a gondola ticket at the top of Mount Pilautus. She's very personable and is great at managing a large group of people with differing personalities. Julia helped make our trip memorable and stress-free and I can't say good enough things about her. She is truly the best!

This was an awesome trip. The itinerary was well thought out to give us an all-inclusive experience of Switzerland. The accommodations was excellent and centrally located to give us access to each city's wonders. Our bus driver, Belmir, was an awesome driver and went above and beyond helping us at every stop. I can't say enough about our guide, Sabine. She was friendly, knowledgeable and was instrumental in harmonizing our group and keeping us on schedule. Sabine is a gem on the Gate 1 staff. We have been on five Gate 1 tours and every one of them has been a home run. Can't wait for our next Gate 1 adventure.

Thank you for your email. Our trip to Germany and Switzerland and back home was excellent. Once again, Gate 1 has proved themselves the premier tour agency. I would be remiss not to mention our tour guides, Luis and Nadine, both of whom were exceptional. I simply cannot say enough positive things about their professionalism, commitment to client satisfaction and our overall safety. A job truly well done!

I just returned from my trip, and I wanted to let you know Katarina was spectacular. She goes above and beyond to make sure every guest is having a great time. She is lovely, kind and so personable. I am hoping she will be the tour guide for the Christmas Germany trip I just booked. Jacob the driver drove the bus so smoothly and the bus was always clean and ready for us. He was always so polite and helpful.

I would like to send a special recognition to you about our guide, Annette and or bus driver Pavel. Annette is an outstanding tour guide - we were a large group of 40 and she managed all of us so well that it didn't even feel like there were 40 of us ! She is personable, friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the cities and countries we visited. Pavel is a warm, kind and attentive driver who made my husband and I feel safe and comfortable. My husband, a retired bus driver, commented that Pavel's driving skills are outstanding. Thank you again for such a wonderful trip!

Our tour manager, Siobhan, was FANTASTIC!!!! She made everyone feel welcomed and comfortable, has a great sense of humor and accomplished all of the tour duties with ease while being informative and personable to the entire group. Absolutely one of the finest tour managers my wife and I have had the pleasure of knowing. A true Gem of a person whom our group of seven and the entire tour entourage totally enjoyed. Also, our coach driver, Jan, was another wonderful and helpful individual. A fantastic driver who made the vacation miles seem easy.