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Gate 1 Travel

3.7 | Great
  • 70% Recommend
Service Level
  • Standard
Type
  • Global Operator
Established
  • 1981
Headquarters
  • Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
Trips
  • 779

716
Gate 1 Travel Reviews & Ratings 70% Recommend

3.7 out of 5
Excellent 444 Great 25 Average 30 Disappointing 28 Terrible 189
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3.7

Tour Reviews

IA

Recommends

Our trip to Morocco from 8/31/2023… September 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Our trip to Morocco from 8/31/2023-9/7/2023 was a pleasant surprise. I will give our trip a 5 star rating. Our guide Mohammed and his team made our trip so easy and wonderful. When we reached Casablanca we were greeted by Mohammed and his team outside the airport arrival doors. Throughout the trip, Mohammed and his team were on top of everything. They really cared for us. Mohammed is an excellent guide. We traveled to Rabbat, Fez, Marrakesch, and Casablanca in a private air conditioned Gate1travel bus. All the hotels were very good with the exception of Rabbat Hotel which was average but it had the best breakfast and location. Our return to the Casablanca airport was great. Mohammed boarded us on the bus. When we reached the airport there were several people to help us. There was a very nice gentleman who helped us with our luggage and all the way to the ticket counter. For the price and service provided by Gate1, we give our trip a 5 * rating. We cannot praise enough Mohammed and his team making our trip a pleasure. Mohammed and his team is a great asset to Gate1 Travel in Morroco!
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DG

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Fantastic tour with that intimate family feeling August 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
My partner Rosemarie and I just completed an Eastern Canada tour hosted by Marc Ramus. What an experience. From the get go we were treated to an unforgettable holiday. The tour itself was fantastic: just enough group sessions and free time: amazing itinerary: 2 night stops: lots of information without being overloaded. Marc was fantastic: everyone bonded with him: like a big family. And he was so helpful, informative and friendly. This was our first Gate 1 tour but won’t be our last. Highly recommend this company to anyone seeking an honest friendly and enjoyable tour with great itineraries and well located hotels. Bravo gate 1.
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C

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Excellent Tour Manager, great introduction into culture, history, wine and food of the region July 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
The nature of the small group tour, a maximum of 22 people, permits you to experience sites, local restaurants and 4 star hotels that can’t or don’t cater to larger tour groups. Our Tour Manager Sergio was a wealth of information, enthusiasm and over the top humor which greatly added to our trip. Our particular tour only had 13 people on it and over 12 days of traveling together it became like family. The sites we visited were awesome, some incredible nice hotels and “lite lunches” to die for. Definitely recommend this trip.
To quickly address some criticism in other reviews here it’s incumbent on you to do your own research. Its tour has a highlight page with the last section entitled “is This Tour For You” which indicates the amount of walking involved and when long bus rides may be involved. Also my reading the itinerary you can get a complete idea of what the tour will involve. Secondly Gate1 can no longer make seat reservations on international flights because they are denied access by the carriers. The reason for this is to get reserved seats European carriers now charge significant fees for this which is a money grab to offset revenue from the COVID shutdowns in Europe. On our trip to Sicily Swiss Air charged us $130 for two seats. If you wish free seats assignments you must wait till 24 hours before departure to get them through the airline. If you fly from New York like we do this is suicidal as overbooked flights bounce those with no seat assignments first from flights. A lot of criticism leveled at Gate1 for travel arrangements are beyond their control and dictated by the airlines. Future travel will involve more of your personal involvement as some travel companies no longer provide airfare in their prices and want the traveler to make their own arrangements. This is the new normal.
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J

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We had a great trip to Nova Scotia and… July 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
We had a great trip to Nova Scotia and Geoff was a wonderful guide!

AP

Recommends

Morocco Great trip, exceeded expectations June 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
We just returned from a 12 day Morocco trip. Our first and definetley not the last. The hotels were all clean and in good locations. Loved the medinas and the highlight was the Camel ride in the Sahara. We extended our stay in Casablanca for 2 nights, and our guide Mohamad, verified the driver would pick us up at 4 am, and asked the hotel have a to go breakfast for us.. beyond the customer service experience.
Our flights luckily were all fine, so that is the luck of the draw these days.. We enjoyed exploring a lot of places in morocco. Yes the bus rides can be long, but the stops were frequent, and prearrange stops with good restrooms. Always had plenty of water available on the bus. Our trip included folks who had been on more that 10 gate one trips, so that was good to know since our first. So next year we are planning another trip.
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SG

Recommends

Just completed the 11 day Essential… June 2023

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0
Just completed the 11 day Essential South Africa tour. I had decided that I would never book with Gate 1 again before I left for the trip. This was due to the number of times that I and the others in my group made phone calls regarding our reservation. We got agents who didn’t follow through, did not return calls, provided incorrect information and a manager who told me we should have gone through a travel agent. The agent was very accommodating when we booked. Having questions and looking for answers, feeling you were a problem was awful. Colleen our tour guide was excellent. She took excellent care of us and only because of her, I would give Gate 1 another chance. Patience is a virtue, and it doesn’t stop when you get a customer’s money.
Sandra Green
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FAQ

Are flights included?
Yes, but there is an option to purchase the tour without the flights.
Do I need Travel Insurance?

It is HIGHLY recommended that you purchase Travel Insurance. You will be provided with insurance options during the booking process.

Note: Travel insurance through Gate 1 cannot be purchased after the final payment has been made. 

Can I extend my trip?
No.
What is the Average Group Size?
24-42 people. 22 people max for Small Group Tours.
Pre or post trip accommodation available?
No.
Are kids welcome?
Independent Packages: all ages are welcome. Signature Collection Tours: kids ages 8+ are welcome. Discovery Tours: kids ages 12+ are welcome. Uganda Programs: ages 15+ are welcome.

From Gate 1 Travel

Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We have taken care of all the details so you don't have to. Find your dream vacation today.

Company Background & Highlights

Mission: To deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations for North Americans. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology.

Founded in 1981 with 3 employees; now with over 200 employees worldwide

Headquarters: Fort Washington, PA (Suburban Philadelphia)

Overseas Offices: Hungary, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Morocco, Argentina, Indonesia, Great Britain, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Peru, Ecuador, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Cambodia & Vietnam

30+ years of providing travel services to clientèle

Product Types

Escorted Tours - Group Tours

Small Group Tours

European River Cruises

Escorted Bus Tour/Sea Cruise Combinations

Independent City Stays

Independent Fly & Drive Packages

Multi-Destination Rail Packages

Customized Vacations (Vacation Builder)

Custom Groups and Individuals

Group Air

 

Target Consumer Market

Gate 1 Travel's target market is a traveler seeking high quality, affordable travel ranging from a superior tourist class to moderate deluxe class level of accommodations with the highest level of service.

Financial Security

Gate 1 Travel is backed by the largest, most well-respected financial institutions and insurance providers, guaranteeing the greatest level of financial security to every passenger. Gate 1 welcomes your inquiries of any of those independent offices.

Gate 1 Travel's active membership in USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), a professional organization representing the world's leading tour operators, requires that Gate 1 meet a minimum requirement of $1 million professional liability insurance (Gate 1 maintains a $5 million policy).

Additionally , Gate 1 is required to participate in the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, requiring them to post $1 million in security, held by USTOA, in the unlikely event of bankruptcy or insolvency.

Associations:

United States Tour Operator Association, The International Airlines Travel Agent Network and Pacific Asia Travel Association

Highlights

  • View Boston's Old North Church, built in 1723, the oldest church building in the city
  • View Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims
  • Tour the iconic Mayflower II and learn about America's first settlers
  • Stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views
  • Drive on the scenic 34-mile Kancamagus Highway, with a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest
  • Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England
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Highlights

  • View Boston's Old North Church, built in 1723, the oldest church building in the city
  • View Plymouth Rock, the traditional site of disembarkation of the Mayflower Pilgrims
  • Tour the iconic Mayflower II and learn about America's first settlers
  • Stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont's deepest gorge for breathtaking views
  • Drive on the scenic 34-mile Kancamagus Highway, with a backdrop of over 700,000 acres of protected White Mountain National Forest
  • Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway to the top of Mount Washington, the highest peak in New England
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Highlights

  • Enjoy Christmas-themed entertainment onboard
  • Explore Frankfurt, a city of contrasts with both modern and historical influences
  • Cruise the Rhine in Mainz with stunning vistas of hilltop castles and villages
  • Visit Koblenz, located at the confluence of the "German Corner" where the Rhine & Moselle Rivers meet
  • Sail on the legendary Rhine to Cologne, capital of the Rhineland
  • See symbolic Rheinturm Tower in Dusseldorf, one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city
  • In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals
 
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Highlights

  • Experience the charm of the world-famous Christmas markets in Regensburg and Vienna
  • Tour the historic Benedictine Melk Abbey, one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture
  • Stop in Durnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube
  • Enjoy a city tour of Vienna and view Hofburg Palace, Vienna Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral
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