Absolutely fabulous. Katerina and the driver were both excellent, and went out of their way to make sure everything was better that expected in so many ways. There was always a smile on their faces and in their voices. The Czech Republic and Slovakia are beautiful countries, everything was so clean and well cared for. The scenery, especially in the mountains was spectacular. The hotels were all great and in wonderful locations. The included meals were all good and fun. I will highly recommend this tour to my friends and acquaintances ( and possibly some strangers ).

We had a wonderful Gate 1 Travel trip to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and South Africa! It exceeded our expectations in many ways. The safaris we took by vehicle and boat were great! Our tour manager, Desire, was excellent.

This trip was just incredible! All the details were managed expertly by our guide Desiré. She is a credit to your company and the trip would not have been the same without her! We had outstanding game drives, experiencing sights that others can only dream of...

As usual with Gate 1 trips overall that we have participated in over the past years, our trip to Switzerland under the subject reservation was GREAT and the tour guide and bus driver both did a superb job to make sure all was safe and that all ran as smooth as possible as we moved through our tour activities day to day!! Thanks again for a wonderful experience to the World of travel.. We saw and learned so, so much.. This was at least our 6th trip with Gate 1.. The guides used for your trips are very well trained and knowledgeable on details. Our guide on this trip did a great job to lead the overall group. We appreciate all the efforts put forth by our tour guide and bus driver.

Thank you for checking back with me about the trip to Indonesia. It was wonderful! The small discovery size group was very harmonious. We were astounded to discover that everyone else on the tour had traveled with Gate 1 multiple times; we were the newbies. The tour guides were excellent, knowledgeable and personable. The itinerary was packed full, at times too full, would have liked some more down time - that being said, the experiences on the itinerary were quite expansive and culturally rich. The hotels and accommodations and dining were outstanding. What more can I say. Perhaps two more days on Bali and two days less on Java would be my only constructive feedback. Thank you for working with us in the planning as well as you did!!!

My mother and I had a fantastic time on the 12 Day Treasures of Provence tour. The itinerary was an exciting cultural mix that was very well paced. The food and wine were delicious. Our tour guide Siméon went above and beyond to make the trip comfortable, informative, and fun. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. I've been on many Gate 1 trips and all of the guides have been terrific, but I can truly say Siméon is one of the best!

Maureen our tour manager was excellent. She even managed to acknowledge my 75th birthday, which was the day I was flying home. She seemed to care about all of us and our comfort. Our driver, Patrick, was excellent, not to mention very funny. Maureen and Patrick added to the enjoyment of the trip.

I completed the survey from our Kenya Safari, but I wanted to add more compliments. Our two guides, Francis and Joseph, were amazing and went above and beyond. They went out of their way to find the sightings we were interested in and to be friendly and helpful! Vasqual in Samburo was excellent at both the botany walk demonstrating how they use the plants and for the cultural talk that evening! So welcoming and fun and informative! Abraham, Cleo were so nice , and chef Jacob at Aberdare's lunch went above and beyond giving us our favorite recipe! The Elephant talk at the Ark was so good - he was a good speaker! The boat ride on Lake Navasha was a treat! We really enjoyed the 'extra' of the Coriolis effect at the equator - forgot his name but he made it so interesting! The included activities by Daniel at Lake Naivasha were impressive - the cooking class was amazing as was the nature walk and bush breakfast. Thanks for an amazing trip for my family of 6!

I just wanted to comment on our recent trip to Tanzania and Zanzibar but mostly about our guide/tour manager Philip. I am always amazed at the quality of the tour managers you provide but Philip went above and beyond. From the first morning when he introduced himself to our small group, he was courteous, attentive, informative and fun. We enjoyed playing jokes on him and he took it in stride, always with a smile. His knowledge of the plants and animals we saw was astounding. Even though he repeats this trip over and over again, his enthusiasm when showing us the animals was so genuine, he seemed as excited as we were. It didn't matter how many questions were asked, he patiently answered each one often going beyond the simple answer but giving us a more in depth answer concerning animal behavior and what we should look for when viewing them. He also seemed to have great respect from other tour guides/managers we saw along our route. Many of them took the time to speak to us about Philip and how we were in good hands. He definitely made it a trip we will always remember. This was our 22nd trip with Gate 1 and he made it one of the best.

The trip was an awesome experience of a life time. We were well taken care of by the Gate 1 representatives all the way. The accommodations varied from the modern hotels/lodges with swimming pools to tent camp cabins where we slept close to hippos in Masai Mara, or where we could hear the grunting and growling of lions, cries of hyaenas, footsteps of dik-diks (smallest deer), encounter giraffes visited yards away in Serengeti, or monkeys peeked into our windows, elephants and giraffes roaming beyond our lodge grounds in Amboseli. The literal zebra crossings (right in front of our jeep) were funny. Watching the lion pride sleeping in the shade while we had box lunch inside our jeep feet away was unimaginable. Wildebeests, elephants, buffalos all lined up orderly and marched in unison. Our games guides (James in Kenya and Vincent in Tanzania) were enthusiastic and knowledgeable in showing us the wild life while tactfully maneuvered over the bumpy and rough terrain. Once an elusive leopard laying on a tree limp perfectly camouflaged and a sleeping cheetah well blended with the dry grass were spotted by the guides. There were just too many memorable and impressive moments... Yes, we did have our "National Geographic" moment in Kenya and Tanzania.

This was my first experience with gate one and due to the absolutely fantastic trip I just experienced I will now be a regular customer. The tour Director, Greg J, was outstanding; rarely do you see someone who is able to be professional, cheerful and fun all at the same time while continuing to make sure our safety is the first priority. With such a diverse number of personalities, it is difficult to make sure everyone is happy all the time, but Greg did his best to make sure that was everyone's experience was fantastic! The tours were brilliant, beautiful, and so educational. Each day started with a greeting from Greg outlining all that we would be doing that day. Throughout the day, he would check in with everyone to see how things were going. I saw him interact with all of my fellow travelers in a very kind and interested manner. At the end of the day, he would always check in with everyone and ask for our honest reviews of where we had been. He did a wonderful job making sure we felt heard. Greg is not only an outstanding individual with a kind heart and winning smile. He is what I will now picture in my mind when I think about gateway travel and due to his terrific work you can be sure I will coming back time and again. (I have already told three friends about my experience.) Please let Greg know how much I appreciate what he did to make this trip my very favorite out of the other 67 countries I have visited. He's incredible and the gold standard for your directors. I would also like to thank our bus driver, Paul. He and Greg had a very good working relationship and due to their conversations and planning I believe we saw more of the true Newfoundland and Labrador that other people I saw on tour groups around us. And just to let you know, other tour groups were very envious of how much fun we were having!

Absolute amazing especially the Gorilla and Chimpanzee trekking. Our guide Yona was excellent. Uganda felt safe and welcoming. Thank you Gate 1 for the great trip.

I had the wonderful trip that I expected from Discovery Tours-great tour director, unbelievable sights, delicious food.

My trip was great, despite the heat. I credit our tour manager, Nikola, who set s joyful tone that carried us through in great style. His upbeat energy and sense of humor, combined with sensitivity to the needs of individuals and of the group, made the experience seamless. I particularly appreciated his sharing his knowledge of the history and culture of the region with us. I travel to learn, after all, not just to be amused. And yet he was great at keeping us entertained as well. His terrific playlist made the bus rides seem short and painless. He went above and beyond, working long hours every day of the tour, to ensure that we all had a great experience.

We had an excellent first trip with gate 1 to Japan. Wayne, our guide, was excellent. He was knowledgeable and had excellent time mgt skills. He helped with all our dietary restrictions. Good balance of activities.

Wonderful in all aspects. From Wayne the group leader to the precision timing of the stops on the itinerary, we also enjoyed the provided meals and the camaraderie of the group. Our 15th Gate #1 trip and have yet to be disappointed. Keep up the good work!

It was a fantastic trip! A+ on everything. Belinda, our tour guide, was great. Kept us informed and safe throughout the trip. She made sure everything promised was delivered and she competently interacted with staff and purveyors to ensure we received first class treatment. She was a delightful travel companion and made sure everyone's needs were met. Safari guides Jonas and Play at Melomi Crossing in the Okavango Delta were top-notch. They worked very long days, walking us from our tents before sunrise and walking us back after sunset. Jonas sat with us at meals, offered pleasant conversation and all the while keeping an eye on our cups and plates to make sure we lacked nothing. While we were dining, Play was busy setting us up for the day. Jonas's expertise at driving on the sandy Delta roads (if you can call them that) was amazing. Watching Jonas and Play looking at the ground, analyzing animal tracks, and putting us on animal sightings was incredible. They answered every question we had and tried to make sure we saw every animal we had special interest in. They worked so hard! Drivers and local guides Dumi, Milton, John, and Alan drove safely, offered a hand getting off and on the busses, and, when also serving as local guides, were deeply knowledgeable and also made sure we physically were walking at a pleasant and safe pace. All of the side excursions were enjoyable. The Victoria Falls train ride, the Riverboat cruise on the Zambezi, the wine country tour in Cape Town, the drive to Cape of Good Hope and the penguin colony were all good; don't replace them please.

It was an excellent tour! Loved every minute of it. Beautiful landscape, historic sites, fjords were absolutely magnificent! The boat ride in Geirangerfjord was simply spectacular! We enjoyed all the included activities. What made the tour even better was our awesome tour manager Stephanie Johansson. She's a top-notch tour manager .... Organized, informative, enthusiastic, energetic, helpful in every way. Stephanie's personality really enhanced the tour. She took great pains in suggesting things to do in a new location and was thoughtful to drop us off at diff places on our free time at the end of the guided tour as the coach was returning to the hotel. We learned so much about Sweden and Norway from her, a value-add that's greatly appreciated! Also our driver Christian was a super duper hero driving safely thru the hairpin turns. He too was pleasant and obliging. Thank you Stephanie and Christian for a fantastic job!

The tour was wonderful. The Tour Guide and bus drivers were fabulous. The scenery was fantastic; the hotels were very nice. The tour guide was very knowledgeable of the history of Ireland; and was also able to manage every day from the various stops, the food. We were also on time every day to each tourist area.

I had a wonderful time in Mongolia because we had wonderful tour director who is known as " TS". TS has a vast knowledge about his country. He is intelligent and very caring and concern of the needs of everyone on the tour. TS is an excellent Tour Director! It was indeed a beautiful tour, especially visiting the Nomadic community and the trip to the Gobi Desert. I will definitely recommend this Gate 1 tour to Mongolia. Thanks for a very nice tour!

Great trip. Elvis, our guide was wonderful and the day guides and bus driver did a great job. Wonderful pick for lodging and meals. This was our 11th trip with Gate 1.

We had an amazing time in Namibia. The Sossusvlei Dunes were so beautiful and we enjoyed all stops and activities on the trip. The food was fabulous and we loved the dinner under the stars. The hotels were also very nice. Our tour guide Herunga was one of the best we ever had. His love for the country showed and he was very informative. He was flexible making sure we had the best experience and opportunities to view the beautiful country, sunrises and sunsets. Our bus driver Elson did a fantastic job driving on some very bumpy challenging roads. We really enjoyed this trip!

Our tour manager, Wilson T, was incredible. He was a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about his country. Because of Wilson, boarding passes were always secured, getting through airports was a breeze, busses were always waiting for us, hotel room keys were distributed immediately upon entering each hotel, and bags were promptly delivered. Wilson made sure every part of the trip was perfect. Whatever was needed, Wilson came through! He truly deserves credit for helping make our trip a true "trip of a lifetime." GATE 1 should recognize and identify him as an A+ tour manager. He was the best!

This was my 1st group tour. Dennis was an amazing tour manager. He was so well organized, it made the trip easy. He got us to places on time and in front of the crowds, which I really appreciated. He gave us great advice of things to do on our own or places to eat. Dennis is really and funny and kept us very engaged with humor and insight into our destinations. His shoes will be hard to fill for any tour manager I encounter in the future.

My trip was the BEST! Switzerland has such natural beauty you can't help but love it. But what enhanced the trip was Dennis. He is one of the best tour guides I've ever had. Organized, knowledgeable, witty, informational, entertaining, helpful, safety first mentality, he goes way above and beyond what's expected of him. And an all around nice guy. I've been traveling around the world since I was 19. Eventually worked for the airlines and am a constant traveler. I say this not to brag but to make a point that I have experienced the gambit of fantastic trips to not good trips. This was one of the top trips I've taken. The itinerary was fabulous ( don't change a thing!) hotel's lovely, meals delicious and again Dennis made it all the more special. Can't speak highly enough about him. He's an Alpine Jewel. I love Gate1. This might have been my 10th Gate1 and I keep referring others to your company because you do it right. More of the world for less.

It was beyond my expectations. The guides Paul and Peter were so knowledgeable and willing to share. They were also very patient with good senses of humor. The guide makes the trip. Thank you. The accommodations were very nice. Some even great. We were well taken care of and were busy from morning to night. We able to see many animals, go on 2 boat trips. The chimps were very active and fun. The gorillas were unbelievable. It really is a trip of a lifetime.

The Majestic Balkans was a great trip and Ana was the best tour guide that we ever had (all of the tour guides have been very good), this being our fifth Gate 1 Discovery.

We had a wonderful time during our trip in south of France with Ian our tour director!!! He welcome us in Paris and made us feel like he was escorting his personal friends through Provence. He was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor so our small group of seven people felt like being a family. We were entertained! We had a lot of fun! I would highly recommend him! Also the whether, the hotels and the itinerary were absolutely perfect. Thanks Gate 1!!!

It was truly the trip of a lifetime! This was our 9th Gate 1 tour since 2017, with 2 more still to come. It exceeded our wildest expectations. The group was great - we are all now friends. The accommodations were superb. The activities were amazing. The sights were unbelievable. And our tour manager - Laurence - was the epitome of knowledge and professionalism. He was loved by all. He frequently went above and beyond for us, making a remarkable trip even better. And he was a great friend to the group as well. I cannot stop singing the praises of this Gate 1 adventure to everyone I meet. We brought a single friend with us and we're hopeful he would enjoy the experience. He is already booking the Uganda trip as we speak! I jokingly said to my husband midway through the trip that I didn't have to go anywhere ever again after this experience. But, of course, two more Gate 1 adventures are yet to come! Thank you, Gate 1, for truly letting us see More of the World for Less!

My husband's dream since he was a boy was to see the Matterhorn. His dream finally came true during our Switzerland Tour with Gate 1. Neither of us can put into mere words how fabulous this tour was. The cities, villages, hotels, food, the vistas and landscape were beyond what we had hoped for. This tour, and our tour guide Siobhan (pronounced Sha-vonne), exceeded our expectations and then some. I highly recommend anyone looking to do this tour watch the video of this tour on the Gate 1 site. It does a much better job than I could with the tour description. Our highlights of the trip were: #1 the Matterhorn, #2 Trummelbach Falls, #3 the Gornergrat Mountains. Every day was an exciting adventure. Siobhan not only showed us those items on our itinerary but also had many extra surprises to share with us as well. These are called the SSS's, for "Siobhan's Special Surprises". At almost every turn in the road, or street corner we passed, Siobhan had history or information to share. Not only was she a wealth of information but she has a great sense of humor too. She is a very caring person whose goal was to be sure each and every one of us had a fantastic experience. Siobhan took time to get to know each of us. She was always available for any questions we might have or issue that arose which she promptly resolved. A tour can be just a tour, or it can be an experience of a lifetime. I sincerely believe a knowledgeable, well prepared and caring tour manager can make all the difference. Another important person to be mentioned is our tour bus driver, Josep (no h). He made sure we traveled in a clean, comfortable bus. His excellent driving skills in many tight spots, often brought rounds of applause. This was our 2nd tour using Gate 1 Travel, but it won't be the last. We are already looking at other tours with them too. Some of our tour companions have done multiple Gate 1 tours, as well as a number of our friends, and they all swear by the quality and value offered.

We were very pleased with our Sweden and Norway trip! Hotels were great- central locations, quality was fantastic, breakfast buffets were outstanding. Daniel, our tour director was top notch-informative, funny and personable. Even our bus driver, Nils, helped make our trip even nicer. The pace was comfortable, sited visited interesting, and even the local tour leaders were terrific. We enjoyed the variety of things we got to do-make candy canes, see a ski jumper at Lillehammer, hear a siren sing along the Flam Railway, visit a small farm, saw Fiord horses, are heart shaped waffles, were students in an old Norwegian school with a great local tour leader, saw beautiful fiords, rode ferries, ski lifts, and drive through a 15 mile tunnel, hear a Norwegian fiddle.... I'm not sure there is anything I would change. Thank you, Gate 1!

This trip was phenomenal! Amazing! Extraordinary! Exciting! Our safari to the 5 national parks in Kenya and Tanzania was amazing from start to finish. We saw the big 5, saw animals from afar; cheetah, lions, elephants, wildebeest, black mamba, etc - up close. Kudos to our fabulous guides. We had 2 guides with us in each country, we interacted primarily with Sam, our guide in Kenya, and George, our guide in Tanzania because we were in their jeeps. Sam, who acted as the lead, kept us well informed on our schedules and itineraries. Both Sam and George were exceptional in their knowledge of the animals, their behaviors, the migration - the ecosystems, fresh water, alkaline lake, plants, botany, farm life, railroads we saw, old churches. Anything we discussed, Sam and George would provided facts and the context and history. I wanted to learn about the masaai people. From George we learned about growing up as a masaai, the culture etc. Sam and George didn't just answer questions they provided information they thought would be helpful and that we would enjoy hearing and learning. I basically told them, share anything you want with us, fill my head with knowledge! Sam and George did not disappoint! They were the best and they were exceptional at what they do.

I just wanted to add that our guide in Mongolia - Mars - was outstanding. I've been on many guided tours through various tour groups and Mars really stands out. He is very proud and knowledgeable about his country, his English is excellent, he is exceedingly patient and very flexible. He was very responsive to our group of fourteen - no easy task. We were all very impressed with him.

I would really like to stress how absolutely fabulous our tour guide, Victoria, was. Victoria ranks as the highest in quality of all of our many travel guides over the years. We will travel with Gate 1 again simply because her. The other person who was the best at what he does is Finn, our bus driver. Finn was as great at his job as Victoria was at hers. Our tour was a wonderful, educational and a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We look forward to traveling with Gate 1 again.

It was trip of a lifetime. Wasn't prepared for all the gravel, rock, dusty roads but after the first day on the game drive got used to it. The guides in my vehicles Frances and Felix were outstanding. Very knowledgeable, went out of their way to get us beautiful photos, find us animals before any of the other vehicles, and explain about the habits of the animals. We always had all the time needed to get our photos. The people in our vehicle were a fun bunch. I did need some assistance getting in and out of the vehicle but a large stepstool was always there for all who needed it. The accommodations were fantastic. The food was delicious and so varied. Tried new things and for the most part everything was delicious even the goat stew! Loved the Ngorongoro crater. Loved the time we had at the airport Marriott. Got us rested up for the long trip home. I would recommend this trip to anyone interested, especially the Discovery Small group. Thank you for all who made this my trip of a lifetime.

We recently completed the tour of Mongolia. I am writing to share feedback that our tour guide Erke was one of the best tour guides I have ever encountered. She had a wonderful attitude and amazing customer service. She quickly resolved every issue that arose. She overcame every challenge with ease and always reassured the guests. I highly recommend your company continuing to utilize her as a guide. Thank you.

We had a fantastic trip to Mongolia. Our tour manager, Mars, was wonderful. He was available to everyone 24/7. He was extremely knowledgeable. We had a great time and look forward to booking more Discovery Tours with Gate 1. Thank you once again.

Terrific tour for several reasons: number of participants and all congenial, interesting, ready to share photos, pay for refreshments, assist as needed and just all fun. Our guide, Martina, was the best. Having Boris also added to our pleasure as he was supportive, interesting and a pleasure to be around him. Many of the individual guides were also great presenters with informative talks. Thank you. The tour itself selected interesting aspects of Slovakia and did show some highlights of Prague. Prague is a destination in itself. Accommodations were all satisfactory- some more than others. One or two depending on the location of your room was very noisy but still ok. Thank you and I plan to spend more time with Gate1. Talking to some of the travelers on this inspired me to take some of the trips they have previously enjoyed with Gate1.

Our Trip to Mongolia was excellent. Gate 1 Travel did an excellent job creating itinerary & Tour Guide TS is very good. Mongolia is a great destination. Very Unique, untouched & everyone is very friendly. Ulaanbaatar City is like Modern City & we did not see any hostility or Bad people. This was our first trip with Gate1 & we will do more trips with Gate 1 for sure. We will highly recommend Gate 1. I would like to thank Gate 1 Team, who has arranged a Land Package with selected Hotels, Site seeing places, Local flights, Local Hotels & Local Gers with Bathroom & Hot water, also local SUVs, Food, Drinks Just all was arranged High class & smooth. In such remote Places, providing daily comfort for bathroom & travel is just impossible for anyone to do alone with Google searches!!!! If you can Provide " Business class Upgrade option" on Such a long Flight with discounted rate, if Possible can be very helpful. Arranging local tribe people's home, meeting them, meeting Reindeer tribe -Just amazing experience. Gate 1 Travel is a very good company who has arranged such a Tough Trip & made it so easy working with local Tourism & local vendors prior to our trip. Just an amazing job. Bravo. You guys had arranged Vegetarian Food days for us...which we thought was very difficult BUT you did it. TS out tour guide is a very good English speaking person, he knows about Mongolia and he knows the local language. There is nothing I can see to recommend to make our trip better. I cannot stop writing about all the good things we experienced. Also, in 10 days we met new people & got the feeling of a new Family. Selection of Destination & Itinerary is #1. This is not our usual tour....

I feel the need to let you know how absolutely thrilled we were with this, our first ever, Gate 1 tour experience. We began with a small group tour and we are not sure we will ever be able to choose anything but that in the future. We lucked out with the 13 people on our particular tour (Irish Culture) and the group gelled unbelievably well. We have even communicated a bit since the end of our trip. We all agreed that none of us could imagine a better tour guide than Sheila and feel so fortunate to have had her with us. She is extremely knowledgeable and so much fun! Sheila took care of us like we were her children! She was quick to offer suggestions for places to visit, dine, and/or shop in our "free" time. If we had a question, curiosity, or need...Sheila was on it! She could tell our group really began to embrace our time together and attempted to foster that by sometimes not interrupting our lively conversations, BUT we loved ALL she had to share, so we quickly told her we wanted her to interrupt us! We also loved our driver, Arvydas, and enjoyed the dynamic between the two of them as a team. We felt quite safe with Arvydas and his "master steerology" (another Sheila-ism). We loved all of the accommodations and most every tour activity. We ate delicious food and experienced warm hospitality. My husband and I had not yet been to Europe and therefore had a tad bit of pre-travel angst. However, we saw there was no need for this, as Gate 1 had everything so well planned and handled. Thank you again for a most memorable experience. We look forward to traveling with you in the future.

It was a fabulous trip. Both tours managers in Kenya ( George) and Tanzania ( Phillip) were phenomenal. Great managers and guides. The accommodations were superb. Food is delicious . All organic. Wish we had 3 nights instead of two at the Serengeti. We saw The Big 5 both at Lake Nakuru, Maasai Mara National park and the Serengeti. Hot air balloon ride in Serengeti was phenomenal! Looking forward to our Gate 1 trip to Ireland in September. Thanks for all your help Joycee! I referred 5 people to you from this trip. You are the best! I appreciate your expertise!

I just wanted to write to let you know that my recent Discovery trip to Ireland was amazing! We had such a great time and our guide, Matthew was excellent! Not only was he knowledgeable, informative, thoughtful and funny but he had prepared lots of extra surprises for our group throughout the trip. He arranged an impromptu hurling demonstration, and stops at beautiful Inch Beach, all along the Wild Atlantic Way and at a random county sign for one of the folks whose family is from the area. He also provided local snacks, played music related to each region and told stories along the way. He went out of his way to make the trip enjoyable and memorable!

I would like to expand on my recent survey and say our tour guide Just was over-the-top great. We've always had VERY good guides but he was kind of special. I appreciated how he always made sure we were looked after, safe and sound, whether it was navigating public transportation or crossing a busy street! His friendly demeanor kept up a great vibe with our group. Everyone seemed to be having an excellent time throughout the trip, very much due to his leadership and personality. He always had great recommendations for food/restaurants. What I loved the most was his effort to always make sure our time in any one place surpassed expectations. It's actually some of those times that I think back on most fondly.

We had an incredible time on our trip! I was adopted from Korea and traveled with my family (my husband and 2 adult children) and my dad and stepmom. Our travel guide, Sharon, made a huge impact on the trip as she shared history of Korea and her own personal stories. They helped connect me to the culture and gain an understanding of the life and culture of your beautiful country. I would love to go back again and if I did, having Sharon as a tour guide would be essential to a successful trip. She made us feel like family and it was a very special trip.

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.