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12 Day Discover Northern France
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Loire Valley, Normandy, Paris

Highlights

  • Visit the remarkable Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and other celebrated masterpieces Travel to the Champagne region to enjoy tastings of this expensive bubbly delight Visit the magnificent Reims Cathedral, where French Kings have been crowned Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny, one of the world’s greatest impressionist painters; view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces Experience the American Cemetery on Omaha Beach, resting place of thousands of U.S. troops. Salute their bravery Meet a World War II historian who helps you gain a greater understanding about D-Day and the Normandy beaches Visit the WWII Memorial Museum, a stirring monument to peace, with its detailed chronology of events that took place in this region Visit iconic Mont St. Michel, magnificently rising from the sea on a mighty rock View the 400 foot long Apocalypse Tapestry, that depicts more than 70 scenes from the Book of Revelation, in Angers Visit the elegant Chateau de Chenonceau, a jewel of Renaissance architecture Dine in La Cave aux Fouees, cut into the face of a cliff - a unique experience At the Royal Chateau of Amboise, visit the chapel’s memorial to Leonardo da Vinci View Chambord Castle, Loire’s largest Chateau, built in the 16th century by King François I In Chartres visit the world-famous Gothic cathedral, considered the greatest in France Enter the Palace of Versailles to see the lavish apartments of King Louis 14th and the extravagant Hall of Mirrors Walk through the amazing Versailles Gardens and view the spectacular musical fountains †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

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50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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5 Day Amazon Express
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Quito

Highlights

  • Visit the "Middle of the World" monument at the Equator that marks latitude 0º A motorized canoe whisks you to your Amazon lodge overlooking the river Stay in the Amazon region, the world's largest ecosystem A night tour in the jungle introduces you to the wonders and serenity of the Amazon Visit a local Quechua community to learn about their tribal customs and everyday Amazonian life Enjoy the thermal pools in Papallacta, known for its legendary hot springs †Arrival transfer is available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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13 Day Mexico's Mayan & Aztec Illumination
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cancun, Mexico City, Palenque

Highlights

  • Enjoy all of the delights of buzzing Mexico City one of the most vivacious cities in Latin America Admire gorgeous views of the cathedral, beautiful churches and colonial buildings in Puebla At the romantic plaza in Veracruz see strolling jarochos, guitarists and marimba bands In Villa Hermosa, visit the intriguing park with giant 12-feet Olmec heads from La Venta Visit the astonishing soaring jungle swathed temples of Palenque, a national treasure! Tour Campeche, a colonial city with Baroque Spanish architecture and a walled historic district At the dramatic archaeological site of Uxmal, view the pyramids and temples from 600 AD Enjoy hospitality, a home-cooked dinner and conversation with a local family in Merida View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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16 Day Israel, From Sea to Sea
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Bethlehem, Dead Sea, Eilat, Galilee, Haifa, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Highlights

  • Visit Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, Western Wall, and the astonishing Western Wall Tunnels
  • In Jerusalem, share a Sabbath Dinner with a family at their private home - a feast of local favorites!
  • On the fabled mountaintop of Masada, you'll be transported back in time to the days of King Herod
  • Relax at a spa hotel and swim in the buoyant waters of the Dead Sea
  • A jeep tour along dramatic Ramon Crater explores the surreal scenery and lunar-like landscape of the area
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50 plus

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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13 Day Mexico's Mayan & Aztec Illumination
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Cancun, Mexico City, Palenque

Highlights

  • Enjoy all of the delights of buzzing Mexico City one of the most vivacious cities in Latin America Admire gorgeous views of the cathedral, beautiful churches and colonial buildings in Puebla At the romantic plaza in Veracruz see strolling jarochos, guitarists and marimba bands In Villa Hermosa, visit the intriguing park with giant 12-feet Olmec heads from La Venta Visit the astonishing soaring jungle swathed temples of Palenque, a national treasure! Tour Campeche, a colonial city with Baroque Spanish architecture and a walled historic district At the dramatic archaeological site of Uxmal, view the pyramids and temples from 600 AD Enjoy hospitality, a home-cooked dinner and conversation with a local family in Merida View the distinctive architecture of Merida at the ornate 15th century Casa Montejo Tour the wondrous ancient ruins of Chichén Itzá, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site In magical Valladolid, stroll the picturesque square with its rows of colorful historic buildings †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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15 Day Danube Culture & Character
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Budapest, Dresden, Hallstatt, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

Highlights

  • From Fisherman's Bastion, marvel at the enthralling panoramic views of Budapest During the visit to the Jewish Quarter, learn about Hungary's Jewish heritage and culture Enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise along the Danube, offering magnificent views of Budapest Attend a recital, featuring classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss Tour Schonbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the imperial family in Vienna Discover historic Bratislava the capital of Slovakia with its mix of modern and Baroque architecture Explore Durnstein, a quintessential village in the heart of the Wachau wine district Melk Abbey considered one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Europe Visit magical Salzburg, birthplace of Mozart and scene of the Sound of Music Discover Hallstatt, a fairytale town and Austria's most scenic lakeside town Journey to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the walled town where time has stood still Cross Saxony to the Baroque art city of Dresden, titled the "Florence on the Elbe" Explore Prague, "The City of a Thousand Spires" In Kutná Hora, visit the Sedlec Ossuary decorated with more than 40,000 human bones †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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14 Day South American Glaciers, Forests & Lakes with 4 Day Patagonia Cruise
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3.7/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Buenos Aires, El Calafate, Los Glaciares National Park, Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park

Highlights

  • Tour of cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, the sophisticated "Paris of South America"
  • Enjoy Tango lessons with professional Argentine Tango Dancers
  • Travel to the Perito Moreno Glacier at Los Glaciares National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit Torres del Paine National Park, one of the most impressive sights in the Southern Hemisphere
  • Tour Puerto Natales, center of Chilean Patagonia, on the shores of the Senoret Channel
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50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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18 Day Incredible India & Nepal
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3.7/5 Great
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Agra, Amber Fort, Chitwan National Park, Delhi, Jaipur, Kathmandu, Pokhara

Highlights

  • Drive past the India Gate War Memorial in New Delhi See the sandstone Qutab Minar Victory Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the astonishing Taj Mahal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of India's rich history Ascend to spectacular Amber Fort with its gorgeous Palace of Mirrors Attend an elegant gala dinner in Jhunjhunu, filled with delectable local specialties and great entertainment Enjoy a visit to the Gandhi Smriti, the official residence and a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi Stand at the Buddhist Stupa of Swayambhunath, the oldest shrine in the world Learn more about the rich culture of the Nepalese people at a village themed lunch with traditional favorites from a local farm Spiritual journey to Pashupatinath, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world Special prayer ceremony and blessing from the Holy Lama in Boudhanath Tour the Pokhara Valley with its natural wonders including cascading Devi's Fall †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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Treasures of Spain and Portugal End Barcelona

Every city, town, site we saw was excellent. The bus was modern and comfortable, hotel accommodations were very good as was the food. Our trip leader was excellen...

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Our Tour director Celia and driver Alberto did a fantastic job. We were very happy with them. Thank you! Some of the hotels were not as pleasant. After a long day at...

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