We just got back from our first Gate 1 experience in Italy, and our guide Gabriella was AMAZNG!!! my husband and i just got married in January and she did the sweetest little gestures to make such special memories for us. She handled every situation with such confidence and structure and we have never had a guide as fun and kind as her! Thank you Gabriella from the bottom of our hearts! We can only hope to have you as a guide again in the future!!!

My daughter Rene and I could not have been happier with our 11 day Enchanted Italy tour with Gate1 Travel. Every aspect of our trip met or exceeded expectations and we would not hesitate booking again for another adventure. Our hotel accommodations were accurately described and truly comfortable. I must take this opportunity to thank our Tour Manager, Michela, who, in my estimation, went above and beyond for the entire 11 days. Mikie made us all feel special and encouraged us to interact with the entire group. Miki was organized, knowledgeable and arranged for specialized tour guides that enhanced our visit. We count ourselves lucky to have had the bests. I cannot thank our driver Luigi enough for getting us safely to each destination. His driving skills were unrivalled. With sincere appreciation for this special experience with Gate1 Travel.

Just a short note to let you know we had a fantastic time in Italy. It was everything we could have imagined and more. We met a bunch of beautiful people in our group and plan to stay in touch with most of them. Our tour guide Francesca was the best, she made every minute of our excursion very special. We can't say enough good things about her. Our bus driver Ivano was great and had a lot of laughs on our night trips. The local tour guides were so personable with a wealth of knowledge in their area of expertise. Lastly we want to thank you for your guidance and patience with us setting this whole experience up for us. As first time travelers to Europe you made it so simple for us to understand. We are looking forward to working with you again on our next journey.

I just want to mention what an excellent human being our tour guide Marisa is. For one, Marisa is likely your best tour guide on staff and my tour mates and I felt so lucky to have her. Marisa is so knowledgeable about the history and culture of all regions of Italy. To add to that she has a great sense of humor, is witty and is an amazing storyteller. Even though she quietly worked behind the scenes, to highlight maps or check on our suitcases for example, our group could see that she worked very hard on the details of our trip. She is an all around GREAT tour guide. She made you feel as if you were a friend and made our group a family in the short time we were together. Marisa was consistently energetic, joyful, consistent, knowledgeable, timely and with a great sense of humor. I hope that she get the best benefits from Gate 1 and that she is taken care of as well as she takes care of her tour groups. Marisa is a gem, as original as the beauty of Italy. Because of her, my husband and I are sure to return. And my daily life in America is with newfound appreciation for all that is Italian!

Our trip was fabulous and spectacular and exceeded our expectations. Thanks to our excellent guide, Suzy, and all the other guides for the various cities we visited, we were enlightened to the culture of each region. The visit to the winery in Tuscany is a memory forever as is the boat ride around Capri. The fact that we entered various sites the first thing to avoid crowds, and often were the only ones at those sites such as the Roman Forum and the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's, was an added bonus. The accommodations were terrific, especially The Grand Hotel Vesuvius in Sorrento with the bay and Mt. Vesuvius view. From start to finish, it was the best trip we've been on. Thank you to all for putting together a perfect vacation.

Our tour manager Francesca was incredible. While it is impossible to list all Francescs's qualities in a few sentences I will try. Of course she was knowledgeable and courteous. Francesca went beyond. A tireless employee, Francesca never paused making sure our needs were met. Most importantly Francesca is the type of caring person everyone instantly likes. She is genuine. Our trip was awesome and Francesca enhanced our experience. I will definitely use Gate 1 again.

This was my 50th Gate 1 trip, and from the moment I was greeted so warmly at the Milan airport by our pre-stay tour manager Remo, I knew it would be special. Two nights in charming Baveno on Lake Maggiore, followed by two nights in lovely Lucerne before proceeding to Basel for a city tour and boarding of my home for the next week on the Rhine River cruise to Amsterdam, the "Monarch Empress". Your flagship and what a beautiful ship: pristine, comfortable, so well designed and with a crew that run it like a Swiss clock. There were so many standouts from start to finish, the great, efficient and personable crew led by our Ukrainian Capt. Igor, Pavel, Marius, George, Kris, Nora, Nura, the wonderful guys at reception, and all who did their part, our head chef and his staff and his delicious menus - every meal was so good and dinners were very special and wine plentiful, and of course not forgetting the G1 staff, our fantastic Cruise Director Soma, fun, knowledgeable, kind and supremely organized and the delightful Activity Director, Laura. Above all they are both just wonderful human beings. The Rhine River cruise is not as picturesque as the Danube, but it is the beating heart of Europe and there is a lot of commercial barge traffic and industry along the way, but port calls were very charming, well thought out and so interesting, and there is a very beautiful stretch between Rüdesheim and Koblenz with so many castles and a constant castle alert from our leader Soma! It was a fabulous trip and as always sorry to see it end, but I know that it is just until the next one and more adventures with G1 - my special thanks for this one and for truly being treated like a Queen, who doesn't love that!

First and foremost, Gate1 Travel is phenomenal & provided customer service experience & standout accommodations provided by you all, and I greatly appreciate it as it was my first time using your company - Already booked my second trip! I can't thank you all enough for your outstanding professionalism and wonderful customer service mantra. Alessandro - my tour guide for my recent trip to Italy illustrated superb enjoyment, vast knowledge of the geography, very informative, and a true master of details and time management, and he was just absolutely wonderful! Cheers!

This trip was amazing! Gate 1 was excellent in everything they did! The Hotels, Guides, Itineraries, Dinners, and selection of foods were perfect in every way!!! We have recommended Gate 1 to everyone we have met! Excellent job and thank you for making an exciting and successful bucket list adventure perfect!!

WOW.....that pretty much sums up our vacation with Gate1 Travel. This was our first guided tour, and certainly not our last..., The heat could have been overwhelming to some, but our Tour Manager Giuliana made sure to rearrange scheduling when possible to avoid the heat. She shared her knowledge of Italy as we went through the different regions, and always made sure make our local guides comfortable with us as well. I could go on and on about our "once in a lifetime" vacation, everything appeared effortless, but it was to the efforts of Giuliana that we can give thanks. Without her tireless behind the scenes work, we would have never enjoyed our vacation to the same degree.

Our family had a wonderful trip to Italy via Gate 1, thanks in great part to our tour director, Viviana. Vivi is so much more than a knowledgeable and helpful tour director. She is warm and friendly like family and wants to ensure that we have the best experience possible. She is an invaluable resource about all things Italy (and Gate 1, and travel in general), from the local customs, to the people, to the food, the history, the art - I could go on. Basically, she is everything you couldn't possible pack into a dozen top-notch guidebooks. Most of all, Vivi cares about each one of us under her wing. She had the utmost care and respect for each of us (and there were many different needs/challenges on this trip). She listened and suggested activities/foods/etc. based on our individual personalities. She even anticipated our needs and questions, often dropping information in the morning that later in the day we'd truly appreciate during an "aha!" moment. Italy is a beautiful country that sells itself. Vivi sold us on Gate 1 and the parts of Italy that few travel guidebooks do justice. She loves Italy and the great team at Gate 1. Because of Vivi, we do too!

Dio was a supreme tour guide. He was professional, highly informed, fun, funny, helpful, and kept us on schedule. He also filled us in on so much history. I learned more from him in 11 days than I learned from years in school. He was always interesting to listen to and made the trip really exciting. I knew that he would take care of whatever we needed, whether it was a restaurant recommendation or pointing out the best place to withdraw some euros. We really appreciated the reminders about how to tip in Italy, how to stay safe, and how to navigate the often crowded and narrow streets. Our other tour guides, including Vanessa, Marco, and Fabrizio, were all so informative, kind, and helpful. The entire trip we felt as if we were in good hands! My husband and I both marveled at how Dio was able to manage everything so smoothly and make it look easy, although we know his job must be difficult and sometimes frustrating! Dio offered service with a smile and never wavered in providing us with excellent customer service. He even found us when we were lost and woke up at 3 a.m. to make sure we made it to the airport for our early flight! We loved our time with Dio and hope we can take more tours with him in the future.

The trip was great. Alessandra was amazing, so very kind, competent and just plain fun. Our local guide Michela was also fantastic. They made a great team and were so very welcoming, caring and supportive. I invited a friend who read the description but found the trip quite the challenger and our guides were wonderful with her. The hotel, though dated in decor, was actually a great place to stay. The rooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. The view was amazing and one of the highlights of the time spent in Sorrento. The breakfast was great each day and the staff for dining were fun and thoughtful, even filling the water bladder for my backpack. The location of the hotel was perfect as there were restaurants close by for the days you came home exhausted, but it was close enough to most of the city to be able to walk and explore in the evenings. It was lovely to not have to pack up and change hotels and I really valued that aspect of this trip.

I wanted to send the Gate1 team a very sincere note of thanks and appreciation for the best tour leader we have ever had on a family vacation. This was our 3rd time traveling with Gate1, and we have taken countless other tours over the years as well. This Italy tour, and our tour leader Maurizio, were without question our best tour experience we have ever had. When we booked the tour, we were somewhat worried about how the tour and tour guide might appeal to our two teenage daughters. Now that we have returned home, it seems silly that we had those concerns at all. Maurizio was humorous, engaging, well versed in his Italian history, and made both of our kids feel entirely welcomed and involved on each of our many stops along the way. His mix of wit, charm, humor, history, enthusiasm, and humanity struck the prefect chord for my family, and the other members of our tour group. The finale he allowed us to experience at the Gelato location, where the kids got to participate in the making of the authentic Italian treat, was perfect capstone event for our family. Maurizio's professionalism, and passion for Italy was abundantly clear each and every day. It was a real joy to get to know him, and it was an honor to have him impart a fraction of his pride and knowledge about Italy with my family. He is a first rate ambassador for your company, and I simply wanted to make sure that you team was made aware of what a huge difference it made for my family, to have such an outstanding tour guide with us for this trip!

The 12-day tour of Italy was our #6 times with Gate 1. Our discovery trip to Venice, Florence, Rome and Sorrento was an exceptional experience in a large part due to our Tour Manager Mauricio. Maurizio was knowledgeable, humorous, helpful, looking to all details. He even drew and distributed several maps of Italy, describing the history, the regions, and other important information which was really helpful. The whole tour was planned, organized as well as executed perfectly! Every afternoon, the next day activities was posted and the communication was clear, and there was no second guessing. Every day before the tour, Maurizio also shared his recommendations on restaurants, foods, ATM's, sightseeing places where we could spend our free time, of cause, this included where to buy the best "Gelato". He had two little surprises for us along the way and he was so funny, treated us like family not tourist. He possessed a remarkable ability to engage with each traveler, making us feel like a close-knit community from day one. His warm and welcoming demeanor created an inclusive atmosphere, where everyone felt comfortable and excited to explore together. Mauricio was a very responsible professional, by the end of the trip, my husband and I were the last two to leave the hotel for the Naples Airport. Maurizio personally sent us to the airport, actually, he had to rush for the train and back to Rome that morning, but he still came to the check-in counter twice to see whether we had any issues and helped us go through the entire check-in processes which made us very impressive. We cannot say enough about him and also our bus driver Carlo who made sure we arrived safely to all our destinations. We met wonderful people on our trip, and this was one of the best Gate 1 trips that we have taken. Kudos to Gate 1 and Maurizio!! Thanks so much.

The trip was absolutely amazing and the food was beyond delicious. Our TM Susanna alongside hiking guide Michelle and driver Marco went out of their way to make sure all of us were safe and well taken care of. We will certainly look to do another walking tour with Gate1.

Trip was wonderful. I loved hiking with our small group of 14. Susanna, our tour manager was very helpful and patient. We had a wonderful hiking guide who took time to explain about the flora. The food and wine was wonderful. Location of the Hotel was perfect, within walking distance of the main square, restaurants and shops.

Our Discovery trip to Sicily-Malta was an exceptional experience in large part due to our Tour Manager Sergio. He is a true asset for Gate1 with his thorough knowledge, enthusiasm and fantastic sense of humor which he brought to our Tour Group. The sites we visited offered terrific insight into to the history, culture and food of this region. All the local Tour Guides were very knowledgeable and because of the small size of our group, were able to see and experience points of interest that would not be practical with a larger Tour group. Franco, our Tour Bus Driver, was very attentive and excelled at navigating the many narrow streets and roads around Sicily. This was our 12th trip with Gate1 and first Discovery Tour and it exceeded all our expectations such that we'll be definitely looking into taking more Discovery Tours in the future.

AWESOME! Had slight concern this trip would not be as memorable as our Italy trip four years ago, due to Covid and surge in travel. I was totally wrong. We saw new places and had experiences different from our first trip. Our tour manager, Christopher, exceeded our high expectations. He is an asset to Gate 1. He is professional, organized, knowledgeable, personable. Though we had a diverse group with varying abilities, Chrisotopher, through his concern for the group, managed to provide everyone with an unforgettable experience. My wife and I have had two wonderful adventures with Gate 1. Hopefully we will be able to enjoy another in the near future. Thank you Christopher and all the local guides, drivers and support staff.

Our trip was absolutely amazing! We cannot thank you enough for helping to make our 25th anniversary trip to Italy so special and memorable -- it was absolutely wonderful and was the trip of our dreams! What made this trip truly special was our fantastic tour Director Alice. She was truly the BEST Tour Director ever and has such a natural gift for bring people together! Her wisdom and insight made Italy come to life for us and we absolutely fell in love with that beautiful country! Plus, her organized, professional, patient, kind, joyful, fun, and energetic manner made everything such a joy!! Gate 1 is truly lucky to have Alice on your team and we can't wait to come back and schedule another Gate 1 trip! Thank you again for everything!

We would like to take this opportunity to say thank you for the trip of a lifetime! This was our first Gate 1 trip so we did not know what to expect but we were so pleasantly surprised and it more than met our expectations. Our tour guide Maurizio was knowledgeable and gave the most interesting and in-depth information but what we enjoyed most about him was his heart for his Italia! He was organized and always kept us on track and he addressed any concerns, needs or questions we had throughout the entire trip from good places to eat and of course where to find the best gelato , he had little surprises for us along the way and he was funny and he treated us like family not tourist. He had us all saying Italian phrases by the end of the trip and our flight home which left at 3 a.m. in the morning Maurizio was there to make sure we had breakfast and got to our destination on time. We cannot say enough about him and also our bus driver Carlo who made sure we arrived safely to all our destinations. We met wonderful people on our trip and we look forward to booking our next trip with Gate 1.

Our family had an outstanding experience with Gate 1! Our tour manager Maurizio was exceptional and the local tour guides were superb as well. Maurizio paid attention to every detail and made the trip a remarkable experience. We were so surprised when my daughter was presented with a birthday cake at the winery in Florence. This was a wonderful surprise and totally unexpected. Maurizio also presented our tour group with a wonderful gelato demonstration in Sorrento. This was another unexpected surprise and everyone really enjoyed the special presentation. It was so interesting to see the authentic way gelato is created. This vacation was overall an enjoyable, exciting and memorable experience that my family with cherish forever. Gate 1 did an amazing job and again I can't have enough gratitude to Maurizio for his impeccable knowledge, organization, attention to detail and professionalism. I've told many people about my experience and referred them to Gate 1. We are also looking forward to our next Gate 1 vacation.

We loved our trip!! This was our second Gate 1 travel adventure and your company REALLY does an excellent job selecting your tour managers! My husband and I are not 'adventurous' travelers - so we appreciate taking a vacation abroad that is guided by folks familiar with the country. Giuliana was such a pleasure-we felt so cared for the entire time! She was really managing several difficult 'situations' during the trip but it was clear that she always had both our safety as well as our trip enjoyment as her priorities. Francesco our tour bus driver was also super safe as well as kind. Both my husband and myself have food sensitivities and Giuliana ALWAYS made sure that those issues were attended to-while still allowing us to experience Italian foods in an enjoyable way. Lastly, the tour itinerary was perfect. Just enough driving between locations and time spent in the various regions to get a flavor of the areas. Stacy- our booking agent was great too! Always helpful, had answers to all our questions, made changes for us when decided to extend our trip a few days to see Venice, and let us know up front that there was LOTS of walking (she was right- we loved it though - it helped us work off all the extra food calories!). We will definitely be continuing to use Gate 1 for our big trips- thanks again!!!

I will flat out say that from the moment we met our Tour Manager, Andrea, in Venice, until we said goodbye in Sorrento, was amazing! Andrea is a true professional - he is very experienced and knowledgeable. He has a wonderful rapport with every single client on the trip, making sure that everyone's needs are being met. He is a natural and genuinely enjoys what he is doing. It is a difficult job even when everything goes according to plan but throw in some of the worst weather in Italy's history (record rains, sleet, and flooding) and the job becomes almost impossible. Andrea never missed a beat. He worked every day to make arrangements/changes to ensure that we would see and do as much of our original itinerary as possible. Every afternoon our next day's itinerary was posted so there was no second guessing when and where we had to be - very organized. He was amazing! We all came to love our driver, Carlo. He and Andrea had great chemistry and rapport. Most of all we felt safe in his hands. It takes great skill to navigate those buses on the windy narrow roads, which we all came to appreciate. A note on the bus . . . it was always immaculate and supplied with water for everyone. The tour guides in each city were excellent as well. Friendly and so incredibly knowledgeable. It was clear that they enjoy working with Andrea which created a friendly but professional atmosphere. With their help, I came to love and appreciate every city we visited. Top notch! The hotels were clean and centrally located . All you need is a comfortable bed, hot shower and 2 pillows. These hotels provided that. Will I book another Gate 1 Travel tour? Absolutely. I will book one of the smaller group tours next time. Though I have to admit, our group was very good almost 100% on time, respectful, friendly, and helpful, if needed.

This was my first Gate1Travel experience, 12 Day Enchanting Italy with Amalfi. I absolutely loved it. The whole tour was planned, organized as well as executed perfectly! Bravo To Gate 1. However, in my experience, our Tour Manager, Dionisio, made the tour come alive! He made the tour the success it was, with his excellent explanations of history, cultural differences between the old kingdoms, and the formation of the modern Italian State in 1861. As we traveled through the country side, Dionisio shared a wealth of information about the experiences of Italy during the second world war. He was able to include some history of his own family during that difficult time. His grand father had been sent to a concentration camp by the Nazi's but was later freed by the Americans. He made us laugh with his humor. When it became clear that we could not visit Capri as planned because of the wind and rain storm, Dionisio organized a trip with sightseeing in Napoli on very short notice. I could mention a number of other things, where Dionisio excelled based on his wide experiences. I hope that one day I may have the pleasure to meet Dionisio on another Gate 1 tour again.

We recently had the pleasure of booking my dream vacation with Gate1, and I must say it was an absolutely remarkable experience from start to finish, thanks in large part to the wonderful guide, Dionisio (who we called Dio!) From the moment we meet until the last day of my trip, Dio went above and beyond to make my journey truly unforgettable. First and foremost, Dio's expertise and passion for the destination were evident from the very beginning. As my guide, he brought the region to life with his extensive knowledge, captivating storytelling, and infectious enthusiasm. Dio's deep understanding of the local culture, history, and traditions added a whole new dimension to my travel experience. Dio's warm and welcoming nature made me feel like a dear friend rather than just a tourist. He took the time to understand my interests, preferences, and travel goals, tailoring each day's activities to ensure that I experienced the very best the destination had to offer. Dio's thoughtful recommendations and insider tips made a significant impact on my journey, introducing me to hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences that I would have otherwise missed. Throughout our time together, Dio's professionalism and attention to detail were exceptional. He flawlessly managed every aspect of the itinerary, ensuring seamless transitions between attractions and handling all logistical arrangements with precision. Dio's organizational skills and meticulous planning meant that I could simply relax and immerse myself in the beauty and wonders of the destination.

I cannot begin to tell you how satisfied we were with our Italy trip through Gate1. Our tour guide Vanni could not have been any better. He was accurate, on point, professional, knowledgeable, resilient and overall just a fun, loving gentleman. Our tour guides, Palo, Maria, Pepe, and I know there were a few more that unfortunately the names escaped me, but doesn't mean they that were not absolutely fantastic. We had some hiccups within our trip, but Vanni handled them like an absolute pro! The entertainment included with some of our dinners was phenomenal and a real surprise! I feel like I could go on and on about our experience. We highly recommend Gate1 and will be traveling with them in the future!!!

The trip was great! The tour manager, Viviana, is really a star. I've taken many, many Gate 1 tours. Viviana is one of the best tour managers I've encountered. She is friendly, upbeat, knowledgeable, well-organized, attentive....I could go on. She made the trip special for everyone in the group.

The tour was wonderful. All participants were equally enthusiastic about it. High praise for your leaders Leo and Gaia. Gate 1 should continue offering hiking tours.

We wanted to thank Gate 1 for a wonderful trip to italy. It was our first Gate 1 tour and will not be our last. We can't say enough on how grateful we were to have a tour guide like Franceso, he was always super organized and went out of his way to make everyone feel welcome and enjoy the experience with a smile on his face . Our bus driver Miguel was a hoot and added a nice touch of humor to our excursions. The local guides were excellent in both knowledge and great attitude. We had a wonderful time with all the new folks we met. The trip well exceeded our expectations and we had perfect weather to boot. The food, the wine and the sights were perfect. Thank you again.

The documents you provided were perfect. Emails regarding our trip were very informative and helpful. We loved the hotel that was chosen for our independent travel and our flights were perfect. We had no issues using Gate 1. Hopefully, we can find more great, economic trips like the one we just took. We are so thankful for this company that makes world travel affordable to everyone. No membership required. Thank you for the priceless memories.

Words can never express this amazing tour. From the moment we arrived at the airport until the van door shut to take us back to the airport, Francesca was by our side. I have never been on a Gate 1 tour and didn't know what to expect, it blew me away. The 14 days I spent in Italy with my two daughters provided a lifetime of memories. In my opinion Francesca should receive all the credit. She made sure everything was perfect, hotel rooms, tours ect...... you name it, she had it covered. Our entire group expressed great appreciation. Francesca and Gate 1 get a 5 Star Review all the way! Gate 1 is very lucky to have Francesca represent your company. Can't wait for my next tour.

I just have to compliment Gate 1 on another outstanding trip (this was my tenth with Gate 1). During the first night orientation meeting, our guide, Mercedes, asked me which of my nine previous trips I had liked the best. My response to her was, "it has always been the most recent trip." Once again, that holds true. This time I traveled with my best friend (her first time with Gate 1), and both of us were impressed. Our guide was absolutely the best: very well organized, knowledgeable, fluent in English, personable, entertaining, an excellent time manager, and genuinely caring about us. She even contacted me at the ground transportation company's desk on our arrival in Venice airport to welcome us and ask if we needed anything. By the end of our trip she felt like a member of the family. We enjoyed the little "bonuses" that she surprised us with along the way, including a brief stop in the American Military Cemetery in Tuscany as we were driving to Lucca, various little treats on the bus, entertainment with our last dinner in Naples, etc.

I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing my first trip to Italy was. Also my first time using Gate 1. I knew I made the right choice when many of the people on our bus said that they have used Gate 1 multiple times. That being said. Myriam, our tour guide, was unbelievable. Everything was just perfect. Run like a smooth running watch. She guided us with so much knowledge, caring, and understanding for our every need. With confidence and comedy, our group along with the entire tour will forever remember her wake call on the bus Wakie Wakie :) She has so much energy and never missed a request. Her advice on off the patch places to see and eat were spot on. Our safety was never in question as Myriam had her eyes in the back of her head at all times. Not sure that anyone can have the patience that she has. I could go on and on, but when I am able (the plane ride was very difficult for me) I will without hesitation contact Gate 1. Your company sure knows how to run a tour. So to Myriam thank you with our hearts for your amazing love and guidance.

This is our 4th trip with Gate One and we took part in the 9 days Essential Sicily trip on 27 Feb 2023 and we are so blessed to have Sergio as a our guide. Sergio left us and Sicily beautiful memories of the place - there is so much to write about him. Firstly, his patience and his humor, goes the extra mile to take us around in Catania, Ragusa and Palermo to help orientate us when we arrive. He also bought us local delights for us to try and truly grateful for that. He is always so bubbly, full of positive energy and patient and really humorous. You can tell that he is truly passionate about his work and puts 200% in his work and is very helpful. I think he is truly an asset of the company - he has just risen the bar for the rest of the guides moving forward! We will benchmark all guides using him as a comparison moving forward! We hope to discover the world more with Gate 1 Travel in 2024! Please convey how grateful we are to Sergio for leaving us the best memories of the trip! Also, the driver was also awesome! On time and helpful and I think he works very well with Sergio.

Our trip was wonderful. We have to commend your staff. We usually do not take group tours and were a little hesitant about going with a large group. Sergio, our tour director was exceptional and so was our driver, Giuseppe. Everything ran like clockwork and Sergio made everyone happy. We got to see so much of Sicily, with great local guides in each place. The hotels, too, we're excellent and very accommodating. We will definitely book another trip with Gate1.

It was amazing. Flavia was wonderful...she went over and above all of my expectations. She stayed with us until the very last day. Giuseppe are driver was also amazing. He was always in time and made sure everyone's luggage was in front of our rooms shortly after we arrived. I was very please with my over-hall experience and will definitely be traveling with Gate1 again soon.

I would like to compliment Marisa our Gate 1 guide for the 9 day Sicily tour from 12/3 to 12/11. Marisa was exemplary and professional. She was very friendly towards everyone and made sure all were included in all activities. Her knowledge of the areas we visited was extraordinary and admirable. She delivered her material with enthusiasm and passion. She introduced us to some pastries and pleasantly surprised us all!! I am so grateful that she was our guide and friend for our tour. Would highly recommend her. She is a keeper..... I would also like to compliment our bus driver Gianni (aka "Cicio") for his superb driving skills and the cleanliness of his motor coach. He was always friendly and greeted us with a smile. Very much appreciate him!

I recently stayed with you and I want to express my deepest thanks for a fantastic vacation that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Visiting Italy was a part of my bucket list and I didn't know what to expect other than a clean room and simple buffet breakfast. We got so much more. Every aspect of our visit was well above expectations. The staff was the best I have ever experienced. Professional, engaging and willing to do whatever they could to help. The cleaning staff was also terrific. They readily engaged with us and always brought a smile to my face. All of you will remain in my heart and I wish to extend my deepest wishes for all of you to live a long and fulfilling life. This Thanksgiving will be filled with many of the wonderful memories all of you have provided. Thanks so much for the memories. A very warm and wonderful Thanksgiving to all of you. I am in love with Italy and all of you made my dream a reality.

I wish there was a word better than spectacular to express how we felt about this trip, but I can't think of one. Our tour guide, Raffy, was stupendous. She took such good care of us and knew everything, that I hate to imagine not having her at home with us. She went above and beyond with every single aspect of our trip and has set the bar very high for any other tours we will take. We have always enjoyed our Gate 1 trips, but this one has exceeded even our expectations. Our driver, Luigi, was also fantastic. I don't know how he manages to navigate the roads and traffic and still made us feel safe and get us to our destination on time. The local guides we had with each day were so knowledgeable and able to answer any question we threw at them. There were so many special little touches that just made things even better. We met such wonderful people who will now be lifelong friends and hopefully future travel companions. The pace of the trip was brisk at the beginning and much more relaxed at the end and it was perfect. We can't wait to book our next Gate 1 tour.

This Sicily/Malta tour from Oct 12-Oct 24, 2022 was our first with Gate 1 and was led by Francesco. Our driver was Giovanni. Giovanni was amazingly skilled and experienced at driving and navigating our 40 passenger bus through narrow streets, winding turns, and hairpin curves. Giovanni scheduled a few ideal scenic photo ops including Modica and identified Mt. Etna in the distance. The tour group felt extremely comfortable through the entire tour duration from stop to stop. Our tour director, Francesco Fedeli was experienced, dedicated, knowledgeable, well organized, friendly, accommodating, gracious, helpful, informative, engaging, superb sense of humor, adept at cultural information exchange, and inquisitive about the American culture. He diligently worked and was thoroughly prepared for each day, anticipating any risks along the way. All work he completed behind the scenes was transparent to tourists. He freely shared his knowledge of reputable restaurants, ATM's, and pharmacy's in each locale we stayed at which enhanced our comfort and travel experience. Francesco informed us of myths, legends, and history preparing the way for an immersive experience in each area visited. Throughout the tour, Francesco demonstrated his caring, compassionate, and intuitiveness predicting the needs of his customers (now friends). Of particular note, Francesco averted what would have been a major negative impact to our tour as he identified an air travel risk, a possible airline strike going to Malta, and collaborated with Gate1 management to mitigate the impending risk. It did happen and there was zero effect on the tour experience. Gate1 was extremely supportive in rescheduling an earlier flight, prior to the strike window, and modified associated hotel accommodations in both Sicily and Malta. A heroic effort benefitting Gate 1 and virtually transparent to the customer! We thoroughly enjoyed his leadership, his companionship, and his guidance throughout the tour. Thank you Francesco!

What a fabulous time my friends and I had on the 9 Day Tastes of Tuscany tour. We wanted to stay an extra week to soak in more of the hospitality and culture. Carolyn was wonderful and met the needs of everyone. She was certainly well educated to the Tuscan area and gave us so much information and additional tips to maximize our trip. I would love to have Carolyn as my guide on future Italy tours. She was a GEM!!! The Francia e Quirenale was fantastic from the staff to the lodgings and meals. There isn't anything negative I could say. The location was perfect and convenient to all places. I would stay there again. The itinerary was well designed and more time in the Florence and Lucca would have been great. This was one of the best Gate 1 trips that I have taken. Kudos to Gate 1 and Carolyn!! Thanks so much.

My trip was excellent! Great itinerary with the majority of the hotels and meals exceeding my expectations. I would like to recognize Tour Manager , Condorrelli for her outstanding performance. She was highly organized and kept everything moving in a safe and efficient manner. Her communication skills were outstanding and she was very flexible if issues came up. Her knowledge and insight into Sicily's history was so interesting. I learned a great deal on this this trip. Our driver, Giuseppe, was highly skilled and navigated the bus safely throughout the tour. He was made sure all the guests on board were comfortable. Both Flavia & Giuseppe are excellent ambassadors for Gate 1 Travel.

The trip was amazing. The history and the culture continually amazed us. The townspeople and merchants were all friendly and gracious. It was a pleasure meeting and talking with all the other people on our trip. The scenery everywhere was beautiful and awe-inspiring. And, of course, the food and the wine were all superb. Carolyn and the other guides, but especially Carolyn, were extremely knowledgeable, took us to the right places, and provided an historical background for Tuscany in general and during visits to the specific towns. The history and the beauty of Cinque de Terre left no question as to why it had been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site. We're very happy that we visited and learned the history behind the towns of Siena, Lucca, Vinci and the others. We documented in writing and photos every part of the trip, although it was a trip we'll never forget.

Let me start by saying that I was hoping to have a nice experience with Gate 1, but what I had was a GREAT experience! Let me start by saying that we were met at the airport in Venice by a Gate 1 representative to guide us to our destination. Already a huge positive for me in that my family did not have to wonder and figure out what to do next. At our first meeting with our tour manager Viviana (Vivi), and our fellow travelers it was wonderful to hear that many had been on numerous Gate 1 tours and kept coming back. Next, what can I say about Vivi, she is EXCEPTIONAL! Not only did she communicate every step of the way, it is clear she loves her job. Her genuine interest in assuring we had a wonderful trip came through loud and clear! All her little personal touches were so sweet and her attention to detail made all of us feel secure and comfortable. She is a treasure! The tour guides were outstanding! I expected to see the cities on the tour, however what the guides gave us was a real education. They not only knew their cities, you could see they had a real love and pride in telling us all the information about each site. Riccardo, Paulo. Vanessa, and Guiseppe were amazing. They were able to communicate the facts with humour and wonderful stories. My daughter and her friend are both gluten free. The care that Vivi showed in making sure they were taken care of was wonderful. Lastly, let me say I will absolutely travel with Gate 1 again and have already given it the highest endorsement to my family and friends. We will definitely go back to beautiful Italy again! Thanks Vivi and company for the great experience!