My Greece was amazing! Eugenia (Jenny) was absolutely awesome. She definitely knows her history and made the trip so interesting. She was professional, kind and very detailed and organized. People, food and culture were so fantastic. I enjoyed every moment of my trip. The driver, Costas, was wonderful and a great driver. Made me feel safe and the bus was comfortable. Gate1 ROCKS!!!

I must say this was the best trip I have ever experienced. When I travel, I usually have not had a tour guide. All of that will change after my Greece experience. "MaMa" Maria greeted us warmly from day one. She kept the group informed and on schedule. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Greece. She had our itinerary for the next day posted the night before. MaMa Maria was intentional about getting the group to know each other by having rotating seat assignments. Since coming back to America, I have reconnected with several of the people on the tour. MaMa Maria exposed us to many aspects of life in historical and present day Greece. I have recommended Gate 1 to several of my friends. I hope all the tour managers are like MaMa Maria. We are planning another trip in the Spring 2023 with Gate 1. I hope our tour manager will be as knowledgeable, passionate and energetic as MaMa Maria.

The tour was just fantastic! Militsa, our tour manager was so organized, knowledgeable about the country, so positive and had a such wonderful sense of humor! Fanouris (our driver) was expert - especially in navigating the coach through narrow winding streets of small villages. I was amazed at how smooth and deftly he managed it! Greece is such a beautiful country! - Can't stop thinking about it! It genuinely was perfect from start to finish. Didn't want to come back! Thank you for such a nice time!

We just completed our trip to Greece in late Nov which is our first Gate1 trip, it was truly an unforgettable travel experience mainly due to the terrific tour manager we had. Militsa is just simply wonderful, her knowledge of the Greek culture and mythology made the trip so special and unique. Her passion to make sure we all had a good time in enjoying the marvelous sceneries along the way and the visits of the many archeological ruins while educating us about the rich history and stories of the mythology made the journey so valuable... A big thank you to our driver Fanouris who was tireless in navigating the coach through the narrow streets in Athens and small towns and made us feel safe all along. We had a very good group to travel with and would love to go back again to relive the memories.

I can not find words to express how wonderful our trip to Greece was. From the moment we touched down to the moment our wheels went up leaving it was a most wonderful experience. Nineta (Nina) was above stellar. I was constantly amazed at the width and breadth of her knowledge of Greek history. No question went unanswered by her and she spoke to us in terms that we could understand and learn from. She has an instinct to know what how to boil down so much history into nuggets we could connect and with excitement. She was upfront, kind and patient. Always kind. Always patient. Always. I have told many people about her and this tour hoping they can met her should they decide to go. I cant say enough to impart what a gem she is. Our driver Fanourisi was a magician with the behemoth couch. I always felt safe while driving with him. I speak for my husband as well. This trip was a life bucket list check because of Nina and Fanourisi. We will always be indebted to them.

Our trip was excellent!!! On this trip were five first-time Gate1 travelers. I have been telling my friends for years, that I travel with Gate 1(MORE for less) and the exceptional price, accommodations, service, and hospitality that is shown to all travelers. They finally took a chance on this trip (still not believing that they could get more for less) and halfway through the trip...at dinner, they said, "I am a believer!" We had the best time and this time we got more than we could have ever imagined. The staff in all locations, the tour guides, and manager were EXCEPTIONAL. Additionally, the service team that had to change our original date for departure and flight at the end of the trip were kind, available and very helpful. I am so proud to say we travel with Gate 1. Thank you for caring about your customers...it is so evident.

My trip to Greece was one of the best Gate 1 trips that I have ever taken in my 30 years of traveling. It takes a Tour Guide who has all the great qualities needed to excel...supreme knowledge of her country, culture, history, people, food, music, and more. Demetra is that Tour Guide. How fortunate that I had Demetra as my Gate 1 Tour Guide. Demetra's love for her country and people clearly showed, and thus, enveloped me as well. Also our Driver Plato was an amazing driver as he maneuvered our bus through narrow passages! Many Thanks Gate 1 for this beautiful and historical trip to Greece that was truly one of my best trips ever!

My daughter and I could not have asked for a better tour experience! Matina went above and beyond our entire tour. Matina was incredibly engaging informative and professional. It was endearing how much she loves her country. Being first time travelers she ensured we were safe and experienced everything our tour had to offer. We even forgot our passports in the safe at the previous hotel and she arranged to have them delivered for lunch! Her wealth of knowledge and unique story telling ability were truly a highlight! Our experience was flawless thanks to her dedication to her profession. Our experience with her alone will be why we choose Gate 1 again for any of our travel destinations. We honestly can't stop singing her praises to everyone! We will be eternally grateful for the experience she gave us. She is a true gem! I know that her job can't be easy but she made it look that way and truly enjoys her job! With since praise!

The 14 day Greece with Mykonos & Santorini was fantastic. This was my ninth trip with Gate 1. I have had exceptional guides on my other trips but Anna was in a category of her own. She was a walking book of knowledge. Her love of her country and the safety of her tour group came through in everything she did. You are truly blessed to have her as a part of the Gate 1 team.

This was a most wonderful trip! I was the leader for 10 young at heart senior women and I was so scared. I wasn't sure the hotels would be centralized, but they were beautiful! I was worried about our transfers, but a note to me before we left settled all that, and the representatives were there waiting and were just great! I was worried about some of the gals that had difficulty ambulating rushing with our short time between flights coming home. They hustled but we all made it! I was told it was a trip of a lifetime; it was perfect! I cannot thank you and Gate One enough!!!

The tour of Greece was absolutely amazing! Viewing the iconic archaeological ruins and hanging monasteries were definitely highlights for me. But of course experiencing the food, customs, and people of another country are always fascinating. This was my 6th Gate 1 trip, and I have to say that our tour manager, Vivian, was exceptional in every way. She has excellent speaking skills, gives clear instructions, and is a captivating storyteller. She made the ancient history of Greece come alive for us throughout our tour of Athens, Olympia, Meteora, and the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. Most importantly, Vivian went above and beyond to ensure that everyone on our tour was safe and had the best possible experience. A tour manager like Vivian is irreplaceable. I hope that you are able to maintain her services for many years to come. My husband, friends, and I feel so fortunate to have been randomly assigned to her group. How lucky! Thank you, Gate 1, for another fabulous trip!

It was remarkable and wonderful. We can not say enough good things about our guides. Anna is an extraordinary tour guide. Her organizational skills, knowledge of history, culture, religion and life in Greece were extensive and the ways in which she conveyed those things to us enriched our experience immensely. Her English is flawless, and yet, she would gently teach us Greek - and the history of what we spoke about. So great is our admiration for her that we would seriously book any other tour she is guiding! Similarly, Panos and Dimitris, on the cruise portion of the trip, were also terrific: great mastery of English, ability to solve any problems that came up. Wonderful senses of humor, and again, terrific organizational skills. We loved the extras Gate 1 provided - the trips to the cooking class/lunch - which was a surprise - and the visit to the Turkish rug factory with snacks - also a fun diversion, as were the coffee breaks that were programmed into our schedule. I also want to express appreciation for the arrangement of covid testing for our group prior to the cruise - this maximized the time that we had together and yet accomplished the testing necessary for us to continue the trip. This was our first Gate 1 trip; we are confident that it will not be our last.

It's excellent. Demetra was the best tour guide in my trips. She is so knowledgeable about everything in Greece and she was warm and very capable to manage the trip for over 40 people for two weeks, which is not easy, but she made everything smooth.

This was our 14th trip with G1 and thus far all our tour managers have been excellent. I want to particularly laud the service of our cruise tour manager, Maria. Maria far exceeded our expectations. There aren't many people like Maria who genuinely have a passion for their job and it was apparent in everything she did. Maria excelled in every aspect of her responsibilities and made our trip and that of our group companions so very special. She is a credit to Gate 1 and reaffirms our loyalty to the company.

Small group - lots of room on the bus, lots of places could accommodate us vs. a large group. We went to small and beautiful towns throughout Greece - places that were not overrun by tourists - places that most people have not heard of. Loved the Edessa Waterfalls where we could walk behind the water fall. Loved the Meteora Monasteries (before going there - I was so - so as to it being on the itinerary but once we got there - it was a highlight. Enjoyed the boat ride to Bourtzi. Of course the Acropolis is stunning - our guide got us there early in the a.m. to miss the crowds. The restaurants had great food, some had amazing views like one in Delphi where we overlooked a beautiful valley, and another in Kalambaka at the base of Meteora rocks Our hotels were lovely. Our tour guide was AMAZING! Her name was Maria. She had SO much knowledge of archeology, Greek history, Greek mythology, and she connected all the dots. She enriched our trip immensely.

Absolutely wonderful time! We introduced 4 other friends to Gate 1 and they were so happy with every part of our trip. Our guide was so knowledgeable able to handle the guest with courteousness and excellent management of time. Angelina was wonderful in creating a fun cohesive group of travelers she took into consideration the needs of individuals. Our guide made the trip what it was! Another fabulous Gate 1 trip.

It was a great trip. As a first timer with Gate1, we were very happy with both the Birthplace of Civilization trip and the Independent trip to Santorini and Mykonos. Angeliki was a consummate professional guide. We intend to travel with Gate1 again.

I wanted to take time to say that Matina is an absolute superstar! She made the entire experience of visiting beautiful Greece even better. She has an enormous amount of knowledge of Greek history and antiquities, immeasurable patience and compassion and she is one of the kindest people I have ever met. She handled every question, ask, request, complaint in stride and she was our cheerleader when our energy was flagging. Her pride in her country is contagious! Matina is TRULY THE BEST representative of Greece and of Gate 1's philosophy and customer service you could possibly have. We had so much confidence we would be cared for with her, we joked that if Gate 1 ever organizes a trip to Hell and back, as long as Matina was our guide, we'd sign up in heartbeat! Also, I would like to commend our driver Akis, for all he did ensuring that we and our luggage arrived safely along the way. We were sad to see him go when we left for the islands. His work ethic is outstanding! He is the consummate professional. Please do everything in your power to keep these 2 amazing people happy and employed by Gate 1!! The excursions and transport for this trip were outstanding. My only regret was there was not enough "down" time to relax/shop/explore on our own. Otherwise, thanks for an amazing trip and ensuring we saw/experienced so many of the highlights of Greece.

I have to take the time to let you know how excellent our two tour managers, Maria and Panos, were in Greece. Both were incredibly knowledgeable, super organized, full of historical and local information, very pleasant and approachable. The list could go on and on. THANK YOU for obtaining such wonderful people to help make our trip so much more enjoyable. Kudos to both Maria and Panos!!!

My trip was wonderful. This was the 1st time i used Gate 1 and I have to say I am very happy with the experience. All was very organized and the Gate 1 people were very nice and helpful. I definitely will do another one with Gate 1 and I will recommend to my friends. Thank you for being professional and organized.

Great trip to Greece! Eva is a exceptional tour manager. She is well organized and kept us on schedule, and extremely knowledgeable. All went smoothly, no issues. Looking forward to our next gate 1 trip in October.

Overall trip was AMAZING! Gate 1 was on point in all areas with regards to being present when I arrived at the airport, at ferry site, tours and responding to questions in a timely manner. This is my second time using Gate 1 and know Gate 1 will be the only travel agency I will use for all my future international travels. Again THANK YOU and I look forward to booking my next trip with GATE 1.

I would like to thank our tour guide for her excellent care and service during our tour. Managing 35 people with a variety of needs, demands and some very different personalities and physical abilities is a difficult task. However, Viviane handled each person with skill and professionalism as well as a sense of humor. For some of our group the Greek trip was physically demanding, they were accommodated kindly and given alternative suggestions when the tour was too strenuous for them. I can't thank Viviane enough for her guidance along the way as well as her knowledge of Greek history and the sites we visited.

WOW!!!! What an awesome trip. From the time we finally made it through to customs & loss luggage (about 2 hours) Dimitri at Gate 1 reassured me the driver Kostus was waiting for us. We had the time of our lives. Every tour guide was knowledgeable and welcoming at each tour we booked. And, a very "SPECIAL" thank you to our tour manager Pano. He was also knowledgeable and helpful with the multiple questions we had. He answered each question concise and always with a smile. I was so worried about getting loss in a foreign country, but with Gate 1 and the entire professional staff of tour guides: Helena in Athens, Sue in Ephesus, Celesei in Patmos, Alexi in Rhodes & Alexa In Santorini; bus drivers and PANO our wonderful tour manager who kept us on schedule and on time, and information for areas to explore on your own. This was a trip of a life time for me and GATE 1 alleviated all my fears and allowed me enjoy myself. Thank you. I have recommended you to my friends.

I would like to express our gratitude for our tour guide Yiotta. She is a a true gem. She is kind, thoughtful and extremely organized. She truly cares about everyone having the best experience possible. She is patient and is in tune to everyone's needs. My husband and I travel often (2-3times a year) and this was our first time using the services of Gate1. If all tour guides are the caliber of Yiotta, we will definitely be using and recommending Gate1 to others. We consider Yiotta to be one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

I would like to express our gratitude for our tour guide Yiotta. She is a a true gem. She is kind, thoughtful and extremely organized. She truly cares about everyone having the best experience possible. She is patient and is in tune to everyone's needs. My husband and I travel often (2-3times a year) and this was our first time using the services of Gate1. If all tour guides are the caliber of Yiotta, we will definitely be using and recommending Gate1 to others. We consider Yiotta to be one of the best tour guides we have ever encountered. Thank you for a wonderful experience.

What a wonderful trip to Greece. Certainly and as expected flights, accommodations, sites were excellent but did not know as a bonus that I would meet and be guided by the "Energizer Bunny", Ms. Maria. She was with us every minute of every hour of every day providing much needed information and being the problem solver in chief. Patient as a saint and every attention to detail was paid in full. Have done a number of Gate 1 tours previously but she really made this one memorable. Enough so to want to return!

The trip was wonderful! Great hotels and service by the Gate 1 representatives we dealt with. Our transportation vehicles and drivers were all very nice and had prompt pickups. Very thorough explanations of how things will work when we arrived in Athens.

It was a great trip! My wife and I as well as our friends joining the same group enjoyed every minute of it. We are particularly impressed by the tour manager/guide Angeliki, who has so much detailed knowledge about the history, culture, and various interesting things of every place we visited. She worked tirelessly to make the tour so exciting and enjoyable. We are looking forward to have another tour with Gate1 in the near future.

We returned from our Greece trip a week ago with many memories and good times. This was our first Gate 1 travel experience. We filled out the survey, but we wanted to compliment our tour manager, Miritsa and our bus driver George. We don't know how there could be a more knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate tour manager than Miritsa! She was very professional and courteous in everything she did. George was also an awesome professional skilled bus driver. We were so impressed how he maneuvered the bus and kept the bus immaculate all the time both inside and out. We always felt very safe with George as our bus driver. We had a blast on our trip and learned so much because of Miritsa and George's efforts. Although this was our first Gate 1 travel, it won't be our last. We're looking to book an Ireland adventure next year. Miritsa and George should be recognized for the awesome work they do!!

Amazing as always! Our guides Efi and Panos made sure the land and sea portions went smoothly and were knowledgeable and just generally awesome. Accommodations and included meals were top notch.

We have just returned from our second Gate 1 experience, this time the 2022 Classical Greece tour. We thought nothing could match our previous outing (Egypt), but thanks in large part to our incomparable guide Jenny we have just had one of the best vacations imaginable. Jenny was highly educated in all the right disciplines yet entirely relatable. Her command of English, her outstanding people skills, and her mastery of logistics and scheduling- with great flexibility whenever called for - combined to make her a memorable, effective, delightful leader of our group. Parting from her after two weeks was bittersweet: we wanted more Jenny, and because of her, more Greece. And definitely more Gate 1!

Grateful, Thankful and Blessed. It is with great joy and thankfulness to express our gratitude for organizing such an amazing trip to Greece. Our hostesses -Tour Guides from the Moment we arrived to Greece (Athens )we were welcomed with courtesy and warm candid smiles. When my husband Julio and I arrived to the Hotel Divani Caravel in Athens each working personal were very attentive and very welcoming .The same attitude and care was equally given in all the Hotels we stayed in . Eventually we meet Our Tour Guide Matina. Our experience traveling with Matina as our Tour Guide was phenomenal, terrific, marvelous and fantastic. Every tourist location we went with Matina was well organized with details. Matina surpassed our expectations. She is very knowledgeable in the history of her country and was able to communicate well with assertiveness the value and history of every place we travel with her in Greece. As Matina would guide us explaining the places she was taken us ,she showed and transmitted passion for the culture and history of her nation . My husband and I can only say that our childhood dreams came to true traveling in Greece. After all, Greece is the cradle of civilization for the birth of Democracy. Also ,with this in mind, the bus driver Socrates was Matina's Traveler companion that drove the 24 USA Passengers from Gate 1 to each touristic city we visited .Socrates was an excellent driver with experience. He was very attentive in carrying and transferring our luggage as we arrived to each hotel. Overall, it was a joy to have travel in Greece.

Our tour of Greece with Eva was so enlightening due to her expansive knowledge and friendly nature. There wasn't a question she couldn't answer about the sites or museum artifacts. Her enthusiasm for her country shown through in her work. She did an especially good job with a group of diverse ages and interests.

Our trip to Greece with Gate1 Travel was just wonderful, we enthusiastically breathed the aromas of the spring wildflowers, enjoyed the beautiful scenery, held our breath and listened to our really professional guide Maria who enthusiastically told us about ancient Greece, historical sights and so much much more... We are truly fascinated by this journey into the past of Greece!

My husband and I just returned home after our first Gate 1 tour in Greece. We have been to Ireland on a tour with another company, it was very nice, but this was most amazing vacation ever! Elena, our tour guide was the BEST! She is vibrant, enthusiastic, funny, patient, organized and efficient! It is an understatement to say that she knows Greek history! She explained buildings, sites, food and even shopping! She kept it so very interesting and entertaining! The way the tour was set up was very smart as well. First, the museum to have everything explained and then go to the actual sites. It all came together. It is incredible how knowledgeable she is! Our group included many people that have been on several Gate 1 tours. They all agreed that Elena was EXCEPTIONAL! The hotels were very nice with great meals. The food on the rest of the tour was delicious. I must speak on Emirates Airlines. My husband is retired from American Airlines, so we fly frequently. Emirates is phenomenal! The flight attendants all look so professional and neat! They were so friendly, organized and beyond efficient! The food was delicious. It reminded us of how flying used to be. My only complaint is a minor one. The lack of legroom on the bus and in economy class on the plane. We did upgrade our flight home to the seats with extra legroom and that was very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful trip and definitely plan on using Gate 1 travel again in the future! Next year, Italy!!

I took the 7 day Greece tour with a start date of Jan.31. I wanted to make sure that my guide, Mila and my driver Socrates are recognized for their amazing work!! It was an experience of sheer perfection thanks to their hard work and great care. I was a Delta flight attendant for 40 years and I sure know amazing customer service when I see it. They were simply legendary.

We just completed a trip to Greece with our return to the USA on Christmas Day. My wife and two adult children and I had never been on a group tour type trip in our lives and were a bit nervous about how it would go. I must say that Gate1 did a wonderful job. Nina and Costa were our guide and driver and we cannot say enough about their professionalism. Greece is a place we will definitely return to, we had a wonderful time. We will definitely consider travelling with Gate1 in the future and wish everyone a happy new year.

This was our first Gate1 trip. My husband and I were not sure what to expect. We should not have been concerned. Our trip to Greece was top notch from our guide Anna with her organizational skills, knowledge and friendly personality to the meals and accommodations. We could not have been more pleased. We look forward to our upcoming Gate1 trips with complete confidence.

Our guide Eva is a passionate lover of Greek history! As someone who has read and studied much about Greece, I can say that she wove old stories with new insights and made the centuries fade away. She made everything so seamless and easy. She encouraged us to get to know her and each other. I feel like I have made several lifelong friends, including Eva, on this tour. I can highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants greater insight into the heroes of history and myth. (Oh, and the shopping is good too!) I'll be going on more Discovery/Small Group tours in the future!

Our tour guide in Greece, Militsa, was an exceptional guide. Not only her knowledge of the history of Greece, Greek Mythology and how they impacted the rest of our culture, but her ability to herd our group around. She not only kept us together the best she could, but if stairs or hill climbs were too difficult for some, she gave them viable alternatives. Also her instructions as to when and where to meet back up worked 100% of the time. Prior to entering a monastery, church, ruin, restaurant, or pedestrian area, she prepared us as to rules, customs, expectations, especially as it related to Covid. On the bus she made sure we stayed masked and if someone forgot, she nudged them back into compliance. And 100% of our group tested negative at the end of the tour! Loved loved this trip

We absolutely loved this tour and can’t believe the incredible value we received! Everything was top notch! Maria, our tour guide was knowledgeable, caring and professional. We couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide if we tried! She had a wealth of historical knowledge, was charming and downright fun! She helped us get a feel for her country and gave us valuable tips along the way. She is a definite asset to Gate 1 in Greece! The hotels in all cities were well located, highly rated, comfortable, charming and welcoming. We especially loved the gorgeous Hotel Apollonia in Delphi. We were amazed at the beauty of the town and the gorgeous view from the balconies. Just to look out at the mountains gave us a magical feeling! The Hotel Europa Olympia was also beautiful, comfortable and relaxing. We loved our stay in that location, too. The Athenian Callirhoe was in a terrific location, their staff was friendly, the rooms were extremely clean and we found it a great place to stay while in Athens, not to mention the rooftop restaurant looking out at the Acropolis that was especially lovely in the evening! We completely fell in love with Greece and found the itinerary chock full of interesting sights and information. We saw so much of Greece and especially loved the cooking class and dancing lessons! This was a last minute addition to our tour and this activity really helped to make our group bond, laugh and feel happy. The best part was that this day was also my birthday and this activity made my day so very special!!! I was even serenaded with “Happy Birthday” and a cake by the group! We will definitely be telling more of our friends about Gate 1. We rave about your company everywhere we go! This was our 10th tour and won’t be our last!!!

Our trip was really great. The tour Guide Maria was fantastic and exceptionally good,with her knowledge and experience. I was astonished at the high level of service Provided. Picking up bags, clear directions every day. The tour was well organized and gave us what we were looking for regarding the history and beauty of Greece. We also had plenty of opportunity to get to know and enjoy with our fellow travelers.

Well, I can't say enough good things! It was the best trip ever. Our first Discovery tour. We have had excellent tour guides with Gate 1 and other companies, but Jenny was by far the best! She was so knowledgeable, kind, caring, engaging, and fun. We especially loved the hotel in Athens but all the hotels were good. We enjoyed all of the meals and loved the students who joined us for dinner in Athens. What amazing young people. Greece is now our favorite trip! Looking forward to planning our next Gate 1 trip.

It was a great trip! The guide, Yainni, was fantastic and the driver had nerves of steel! I do not plan to drive myself in Athens anytime soon. I was astonished at the high level of service provided...picking up bags, clear directions every day, and making sure we were escorted to the airport. Those are tiny examples, but they meant a lot.