716 Gate 1 Travel Reviews & Ratings
70% Recommend
Tour Reviews
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Imtiaz Alam
Our trip to Morocco from 8/31/2023… September 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Dimitrios Georgiadis
Fantastic tour with that intimate family feeling August 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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CEMONTE
Excellent Tour Manager, great introduction into culture, history, wine and food of the region July 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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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Jennifer
We had a great trip to Nova Scotia and… July 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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Annette Prather
Morocco Great trip, exceeded expectations June 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
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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Sandra Green
Just completed the 11 day Essential… June 2023
- Value 5.0
- Guide 5.0
- Activities 5.0
- Lodging 5.0
- Transportation 5.0
- Meals 5.0
Sandra Green
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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.
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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
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
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
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
