The trip was jammed-packed with activities! It would have been nice to have a few more days to soak it all in. The weather was not the best either, cold and rainy all week. But the cities were beautiful and the tour guide was great.

Absolutely perfect! Our tour guide, Farid, was well-organized, informative, nice sense of humor- and easy to understand. Also, our local guide, Nicholas in Paris. I am amazed at how well the bus driver Cary maneuvers through the small streets. This was my third trip with Gate 1 and once again I am pleased with accommodations, food and travel.

The trip was excellent! The tour guide, Adoram is the best. The cities, the bus, the tours, the hotels, etc were great. We had a great time.

The trip was amazing! My husband and I loved the tour guide, the places we visited and we even loved the other fellow tour group members! It was such a memorable experience.

The trip exceeded my expectations. I have a friend who recommended Gate 1, so I had high expectations going in to it. So to exceed them was extraordinary. The hotels were great, the food was fantastic, & the tours were perfect. The local guides were awesome, telling us things about the city we would have never known otherwise, just wandering around by ourselves. The mix between planned & free time was perfect. I didn't feel as if things were too "jam packed" into the day to enjoy it. Our bus driver, Peter, was impressive. He could turn the bus on a dime. We never once felt unsafe anywhere he drove us. Plus, he was such a nice guy. As far as tour directors go, Marc was fantastic. I can't say enough good things about him. He's smart, funny, charismatic, personable, easy-going...everything you could want in a tour guide/director, & more. He talked highly of the company, & how much he loved working for Gate 1. He was always there with a suggestion on where to eat, what to see, what to visit. He was open about himself, & his life. He didn't mind when we asked questions, & was always willing to answer them. I was impressed by his intelligence, the things he knew about each country &/or city, & the fact that he remembered everyone's name so quickly. (I had the pleasure of meeting him at check-in, & he remembered my name at drinks.) I could go on forever about him, he is that good. Thank you for making my first trip to Europe memorable. This will not be my last trip, to Europe, or with Gate 1. (B/c i really want to explore Belgium more!)

Fantastic! It was everything we hoped for, and more. Everything went smoothly, and the tour arrangements, sights, and guide were all excellent. Definitely a trip of a lifetime for our family.

This was the best vacation my husband and I ever had! Farid was a great guide, we never had to worry about anything. The quality of the food, accommodations, tours, and logistics was outstanding. We truly feel the value we received was worth five times more than what we paid. This was our first Gate 1 trip but won't be our last. We wish we could go on another one right now. Compliments to you and your company.

The trip was great. Everything, all the details, were so well organized I didn't even mind all the rain! A little nervous about traveling solo, but that was not an issue at all. I felt very safe and secure during the entire trip. My thanks to Robert the main tour guide, the motor-coach driver, and the local tour guide in Paris. I prefer the 5-7 day trips so this itinerary worked quite well for me. Thanks for great memories and a bunch of new friends.

The trip was wonderful. The tour was organized perfectly, and the accommodations were very good. What makes the trip enjoyable is Mr. Naciri, whose knowledge of the places visited was impeccable, and his friendly helpful and joyous nature puts everyone at ease. Mr. Naciri is your hidden gem. Overall, I would recommend Gate 1 to all my friends and we will likely sign on with Gate 1 for our next trip. We had a wonderful time.

Our trip was wonderful! This was our 6th trip with Gate 1 and we have never been disappointed. Our tour guide thru-out, Nino, was professional and meticulous in making sure all went smoothly. The hotels were very nice as were the breakfasts. We enjoyed the location of the hotels especially in London, Paris, and Bruges. The local guides were all good - especially Tony in London and Nick in Paris. Nick was a fountain of information regarding the Palace of Versailles, Paris and French culture in general. I wish I could have had history teachers like Nick when I was in school! We took the optional Tower of London and St Paul’s Cathedral tour and the optional tour to the Palace of Versailles. Both were very interesting and informative. This tour was a good mixture of programs and free time. We could not have asked for a more pleasant and beautiful day for our last day than the one we spent in Volendam. The area was lovely and it was a treat to see the historic windmill. The stop at the cheese farm was wonderful. We enjoyed learning about gouda cheese and the wooden shoe demonstration was delightful. It is so thrilling for me to see the places I have only read about or seen in pictures and movies. Once again Gate 1 delivered with a wonderful vacation we will never forget. Thank you very much!

Our trip was so much fun! Tour guides were very knowledgeable. We especially liked our tour guides in London and in Versailles, very witty and animated. We hope to use you guys again for another trip! Farid was a great tour manager, he was able to help us out with general knowledge of every city we went to.

Trip was amazing. Our tour guide Derrick made it very memorable and had a lot of information that we would otherwise not have known. I enjoyed all the countries and the spots were chosen well Thank you for a great trip.

Fantastic. Our tour guide Fardi Naciri, is the best. He went beyond his time to assist each of us. Great hotels., great food. Wonderful experiences

We had a great time! Our tour guide Farid was the best!! He made everything special for everyone. I will definitely book with you guys again.

The trip was beyond amazing experiences.... Not enough words could describe the good organization done on this trip. Travel representative (Robert) was such a knowledgeable kind man, everything went very well and in nice organized timely manners and still having some time to spend on your own. Hotels were great, sight seeing amazing and not a single negative thing spoiled our time. Definitely will consider Gate 1 again for our next trip. Thank you for helping me book this past trip. We had amazing time

The trip was AMAZING. Everything via Gate 1 went so smooth and made it possible for us to really appreciate our time there. The tour guides that support the trips are so informative and lovely to work with. We never faced any hiccups that can occur during the stress of travel. The trip allowed for us to cover so many experiences within a short time. I would definitely do a Gate 1 Travel trip again!

Our Europe trip with Gate 1 was beyond our expectations! This was our first trip to Europe and we were a little nervous but everything went perfectly. Clare, our tour guide, was wonderful! She was so informative and handled everything so efficiently it was like traveling with a friend---that knew where she was going! We had beautiful hotels and great meals in each country. The transportation was on time, clean, and comfortable cars and coaches. Thank you for setting up this tour for us. We have already recommended Gate 1 to our friends.

Our trip was just wonderful! Hotels were lovely, dinners and restaurants chosen by Gate 1 provided delicious meals. The tour guide and local city guides were helpful and knowledgeable. The bus driver was great, and the bus comfortable. We couldn't have found a better experience for the price!

We had a great time. Thanks. The hotels were very nice, roomy and clean. The tour guide Edo was exceptional! The places where we had our meals were also very nice

IT WAS AMAZING! Amsterdam was fun, Brugge was like a fairy tale land and Paris, well, Paris is Paris. The guide was wonderful, the breakfasts were the best in Brugge and Amsterdam. We did lots of shopping, went to the Moulin Rouge, Eiffel Tower, Louvre and had Palm Sunday at the Sacre Coeur! Even brought home a Paris palm from the service. Fantastic! We're ready for our next trip!

Thanks for checking in! We had an amazing time in Europe and couldn't be happier with the level of service we received from Gate 1 starting with booking through end of our trip! Both of our tour guides (Arijan and Nicolas) were very professional and friendly from the very start. Given the recent events in France, we were slightly hesitant to go, but we are so very happy that we did. The trip was very organized and we loved that Gate 1 allowed for free time to enjoy the city at our own leisure. All the accommodations were clean, comfortable, and was walking distance from a lot of things we wanted to do and see. We did do one optional tour in Paris, "Versailles" and was impressed by our tour guide Nicolas's enthusiasm and knowledge of the place. He was also very efficient in getting us in without any wait time. Thank you and look forward to traveling with Gate 1 very soon.

Our European vacation was awesome!

This was our third trip with Gate 1 and once again we were most pleased. Our guide Robert took care of all the details, the bus driver was a very skilled driver, the hotels were top notch & well situated.

We recommend Gate 1 to all our friends & family & we are looking forward to many more trips with the company.

It was absolutely GREAT!   We loved our Gate 1 Israel trip last year, and this one was just as fantastic.  I don't know how you do it, but your Tour Managers were simply superb.  Such knowledge, such organization, such personality!!!  We could not be more pleased.   The sites are great, but with such incredible guides, the experience is made even greater.  Gate 1 does a fantastic job!

We had a wonderful trip! Our hotel accommodations were lovely and very conveniently located! Our trip leader Nino was wonderful! He was so organized, available and took extra time to show us around our hotels...so we could take public transportation.

Nino seemed to anticipate our needs and he took a lot of extra time to explain things very clearly to us! This was our third trip with Gate 1 and we have been very pleased each time!

Enjoyed the trip immensely...  Our guide Collin was over the top "Awesome".  He would have taken our entire group 24 hours per day if we asked.  Absolutely incredible; can't say enough about his attentiveness and concern for the group at all times. 

Our two tours with you have both been incredible because of the professionalism of the tour guides.  You are very fortunate to have them on your team.  Someone is doing a great job screening and hiring these incredibly talented people.

Thank you for a great vacation ... memories and new friends.

Both of our trips were excellent. We really enjoyed the Sound of Music riverboat.  The staff could not have been better.  Our guide, Tony was excellent full of all types of information.  The weather also cooperated. 

Our room was well tended and we did enjoy the wine with dinner and the happy hour.

The only suggestion can make for a change is for Gate 1 to get a machine like the cruise ships use to automatically sign people in and out of the boat.  It was a hassle remembering to turn in your room card for a shore card and then the same thing in reverse when we returned.  This is only a logistics inconvenience.

Both my husband and I felt the itinerary was well suited for most everyone.  And we really appreciated the quick town tours the tour guides provided when we had a few spare hours.

The trip was nice and most went well.  This was the first cruise for the ship so when we arrived early, they let us check in to our room immediately.  We were pleasantly surprise when the purser checking us in gave us an A cabin and told us  Gate 1 had upgraded our room because we had taken so many trips with you.  Thank you very much for this.  It was very nice to have a room with the French Balcony. 

Gate 1 provided a shuttle for the early arrivals to go into Amsterdam on their own.  This too, was a nice option that was unexpected.  The cruise directors were very good.  The crew of the Sound of Music we extremely nice and accommodating.  They really made the trip special.  Always friendly and smiling.  I never heard anyone complaining about the crew.  The food on the ship was also great.  Everything was delicious and plentiful. 

The itinerary was nice.  Not too fast and generally we had time to do what we wanted at each stop.  All of the local guides were knowledgeable and attentive.  I really liked Ghent and Kinderdijk. 

The ship as whole was nice and we liked that it was smaller than many of the ships we saw.  As noted above, the service and quality was nice.  Drinks were not outrageously priced and the happy hour each day was a plus.  We also enjoyed the free WIFI.  It took a couple of days for the crew to get it working properly.  They brought in a IT person who apparently resolved the issue and it worked great on the rest of the trip.

The only issue we had ended up being with our room.  It had a bit of a musty smell that the crew could not figure out.  The carpet near the balcony door also became wet which may have been part of the odor issue.  The wind blew really hard and we had a lot of rain.  That may have contributed to the wet carpet.  Since it was the first trip, the crew probably were not aware of the problem prior to the trip.   The crew tried to hard to resolve the issue and even gave us a bottle of champagne to make up for the problem. 

All in all we had a nice trip and a great time.  Another successful trip with Gate 1.

Our trip on the MS Sound of Music was great.  The ship staff and the services they provided were the best.  All of the staff was friendly and very attentive.  Karla was our Gate 1 representative and she too was excellent.  The only negative I could think of was the ship was a little dated and in need of a upgrade. 

On another note, I was pleased to read that Gate 1 Travel will have their own river boat in 2016. We have been happy with all of the trips have taken with Gate 1 Travel.  This is the 18th or 19th trip we have Gate 1. I would love to have someone verify the number trips we have taken with your company. Mostafa has always been my go to guy to book our trips. He does a wonderful job.

We had a great trip on the Sound of Music and it was great to see the crew again as we were on the same ship last year on the Danube cruise.  It was great to see Captain Peter, Judit, Crestian, Sylvia and Augustan and all the rest of the crew.  The weather was not great at times and it was cold, windy and wet.  But that didn't stop us from doing things.  Some of the waterways we were on had whitecaps.  

Paris was great as was Amsterdam and Brussels. The weather meant that the tulips in the fields were late coming out and we didn't see rows of different colours as we had hoped.  Thanks again for your help in booking.

Absolutely excellent. We had an excellent time. Our guide, Robert, was outstanding and the services received were at the expected levels. I had some apprehension following less than excellent experience during our previous trip but the last one erased most of our concern regarding traveling with Gate 1. Hope to call you soon for our next reservation.

I was trying to find a way to describe the amazing experience I had, and I am sure, the rest of the group as well, in a way that has not been said before. I will try.

To say that we were lucky to be paired with our guide Patrick F. from Luxembourg, would be a huge understatement. Having been a tour guide myself for a number of years, I understand how delicate it is to offer a perfect balance of help, information, enthusiasm, kindness, wit, and organization with an especially large group (34),  and our fabulous host and guide Patrick did all of that and then some;

He welcomed us with open arms, making everyone of us feel like we were old friends meeting again, with an attitude of utmost professionalism, always remaining so calm and charming. For those traveling for the first time, I do not think they realized how lucky we were to be accompanied by such a gem. He is more than an asset to Gate 1, he is an rare example of what a perfect tour guide should be. I would purposely book a specific date/excursion to have the pleasure of his company and expertise again. I had booked a few additional days in Paris and missed the true farewell as the bulk of our group moved on to London for the final leg of the tour.

Amsterdam, Bruxelles, Brugges and Paris were all wonderful cities to (re)discover and the pace was just perfect. I am so glad I impulsively booked this trip when I saw it on Groupon. I am looking to book more with Gate 1, considering Peru, Sicily, Thailand…They all sound so exciting.

Thank you again for this fabulous experience. Hope you receive very positive comments from all the members of our tour group, which was very nice I should mention!

Special mention to our very agile driver Christian from Bruxelles and the very energetic and witty guide Nicolas in Paris.

The trip was awesome. Our tour guide Aryan was the best. We met some really nice people and have already exchanged photos through email and we are keeping in touch with them . And I am happy to tell you that I just booked my 8th trip with Gate 1 to Greece on June 30. The 11day Athens, Mykonos and 4 day cruise . I am always pleased with how I am treated with Gate 1 and you always do your best to make sure I have a wonderful time. That is why I keep booking trips with you !!

We had a wonderful time on our first Gate 1 adventure.  The hotels were well located in very nice neighborhoods close to interesting sights and places you would not want to miss.  We loved our Tour Coordinator, Arjan, who really went out of his way to help if there was anything that we needed or wanted to do.  He did a great job of sharing his home city of Amsterdam with us, explaining the history and the culture of the people and the architecture, etc.  All the included meals were excellent.  The hotel breakfasts were all you could want.  They featured eggs and meats in addition to yogurt, sometimes fruits, along with the usual European fare of wonderful rolls, croissants,  wonderful coffee, tea, and pretty much whatever you were looking for in cereals.  

We like each of the hotel rooms we had, especially the Hyatt in Paris, which was 33 stories high and gave us a wonderful view of Paris including the Eiffel Tower which mesmerized us with its sparkling lights every half hour. It looked close enough to touch.

The Amsterdam Canal boat ride was fun and we loved walking around Brugge and hearing all about the Begginage  community.The village was so peaceful and lovely. Even our bus driver was wonderful.  His name was Franz and he spoke wonderful English with a bit of a Scottish accent although he was from Belgium. He was a really fun person, helping us to take photos and very interesting to talk to.

We appreciated the small tour group of only about 15 people. It made everything so much easier not to be waiting for a huge group. It meant we could travel quickly and get to know one another better. The group was nicely balanced with young and older people from all kinds of backgrounds….very enjoyable. We thought it was great value for the money we spent. I don't think we could have found such nice places to stay on our own. 

My only disappointment was the plane ride which was very tight and not comfortable.  It was a long ride and the food, which you had to BUY, was not very good and was fairly pricey for the poor selection offered.  I had flown Icelandic Airline many years ago the first time I traveled to Europe, and it was so different and nicer then.  So I was expecting a much better experience. However, the important thing is that it was a safe flight and the staff was pleasant and professional.

Now that I have tried Gate 1, I will definitely book a longer trip with them next time, since I feel sure that they will take good care of us and offer a high quality of tour guides and staffing and great itineraries also.  Thanks for all your help in booking the trip from Boston.  That  made the flight less arduous and shorter.

This was a really good trip, despite getting pickpocketed in Paris. The accommodations were great -- we booked Amsterdam a day previous to the tour starting as you know -- and we were able to check in upon arrival which was a nice surprise.  The location could not have been better and we walked everywhere and thoroughly enjoyed Amsterdam.

Brussels was as expected, another beautiful big city; but Bruges lived up to all that I have heard about it.  Charming and quaint and very hospitable.  Again, lovely accommodations in a great location.

Paris Hyatt - ooh la la -- and the hotel gave us connecting rooms, very nice surprise.  Beautiful hotel and location -- couldn't have been better.  We were sad to leave to check into our lesser accommodations a few blocks away at an affordable price.  Turned out to be quite good and we only slept there so all was ok.

We signed up for all the Optional Tours and I gotta tell you, the dinners were fantastic.  What fun to go to the oldest restaurant in Paris, the Bruges restaurant was delightful and I would go back in a minute if I return to Bruges, and the quick walk from the hotel to the Amsterdam restaurant was perfect.  Whoever is making these choices is doing a really good job by me.

The important part to tell you is how wonderful our guide Michael was.  He was like a mother hen looking after everyone, could not have been better: thorough, funny, knowledgeable and ATTENTIVE to our needs.  He is a real asset to Gate 1 -- he really made the trip.  And I also have to say that Kerry, our driver, was the BEST driver I have ever had on any Gate 1 trip: yes, his driving skills were great (like all drivers), but he jumped out immediately to offer his hand to all passengers, had water and cokes on board for purchase, allowed use of the bathroom (many drivers don't), and was a genuine pleasure to travel with.

As I probably told you, we stayed 3 extra days in Paris and booked our own tours for Normandy, the Opera House, etc. which was important for us to see.  We were really lucky as the weather cooperated somewhat miraculously and only rained on travel days and the day we left, Monday, Feb. 23 it poured.  Didn't interfere with any plans.

By the way, we encountered several people (from Australia) who were traveling on their own as their tour company cancelled their trip AFTER they purchased airfare -- so I had them write it down: gate1travel.com.  I feel like an agent when traveling and people inquire about our trip -- keep up the great work, Gate 1.

Will try to get my people together and book the Costa Rica tour soon.

My daughter and I had the most wonderful time! In fact it was one of the best vacations we have ever taken together. Our tour guide Arjian and our bus driver Mike were great. They made our trip so delightful. We took an optional tour to Versailles and our guide Chris gave us such a detailed account about what went on behind the palace doors. He also was highly amusing! I would highly recommend Gate 1 travel to anyone considering taking a top notch vacation.

Our trip was amazing!!! Nino our guide was wonderful and so easy to communicate with.  He looked after us as if we were family.  The hotel locations were great, everything was at a walking distance!! The tours were amazing and the knowledge that Nino and the day guide in Paris have made the experience even better. It was also great not having to worry about our transportation to and from the airport. Overall our experience was great and we can't wait for our next trip with Gate 1.

Our trip was really great. I really enjoyed my experience in Amsterdam.  I was surprised by all the canals, buildings, museums and bikes. I loved all the different neighborhoods and the ability to get around.  Bruges was also wonderful.  Such a quaint town and again, the walking factor was a plus.  Paris was so impressive, with the old buildings, the pride ,  cleanliness and the history.  Getting around on the Metro really made life easy .  Our guide was helpful and all the hotels were wonderful.  Food was exceptional in Paris. I have wonderful memories with my sister and friends.  We really enjoyed our trip.

Thanks again to Gate 1

I had a wonderful time. Nino was a great tour guide. He was a wealth of knowledge, very organized and patient with all of us! Gerry was a really good bus driver.  I don't know how he maneuvered those narrow streets so well.

The people on the tour were all very friendly.

I loved all the cities we visited, but Brugge was my favorite. I enjoyed learning about all the history in Europe and seeing the beautiful old buildings. Thank you for a great vacation.

The trip was amazing! Everything was orchestrated perfectly! My family and I had an amazing time! I have to share with you how amazing our tour guide Annemarie was! She was so helpful and sweet! She always made sure we had a great time and truly cared about us and our needs. Also our driver Kerri was the best! So nice and friendly, he always made sure to help us off the bus and always made sure to greet us when we saw him! Overall the experience was magnificent! I will surely be booking trips with Gate 1 travel again very soon!

Gate 1 you've done it again! My wife and I could not have asked for anything more. From the time we arrived in Amsterdam to the morning we left from London our Tour Manager (Peter) was right there to help us with all our needs. All the hotels were first class with exceptional service. We can't say enough about the guides we had; all were very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Thank you Gate 1 for providing the great service and personnel to make our trip another memorable one. Keep up the good work.

Our trip was wonderful! We loved our Tour Guide Dereck. He did a marvelous job. Never had a guide that was so caring and organized. Can't say enough great things about him. Hope to get him on a future trip. You know a tour guide can make or break a trip. Hats off to the great bus
drivers too! Trip was beyond our expectations! We will certainly use Gate 1 Travel in the future.

The trip was fantastic. Everything surpassed our expectations, and our Tour Guide, Derek, was terrific. I enjoyed the accommodations, the locations, the breakfasts, the tours- everything was great. We are already looking forward to booking our next trip with Gate 1- the 15 day Spain & Portugal!

We really enjoyed the trip. The weather was very good considering the time of the year. This was the first cruise of this season yet the staff did well. The food was always freshly made and tasty; the staff was friendly and made you feel welcome. The Gate 1 tour guide was one of the best we have ever had. Overall everything was good on our trip.

Amazing! I never thought you could see and do so much in 8 days. Our guide, Dean, was so wonderful. He went over and above the call of duty so many times. Gate 1 has to value his personality and expertise. We had a great group of people. Everything went like clockwork. I would recommend Gate 1 to everybody I know. It was our second trip through Gate 1 and we hope to have at least one more.