Bruges Tours &amp; Trips

none

3.7/5 Great

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris

Highlights

Board a glass-top boat and cruise on Amsterdam’s winding canals Visit Volendam, a quaint fishing village on the old Zuiderzee See the Grand Place in Brussels, one of the most famous squares in Europe Walk the picturesque cobbled lanes of Bruges' medieval district Drive along the Champs Elysees and see the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris Travel to London by train via the world-famous "Chunnel" A panoramic city tour introduces you to the highlights of London †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost

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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10 Day Classic Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris & London

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bruges, Paris

Highlights

Glass-top boat cruise on Amsterdam's winding canals Visit Our Lady's Church in Bruges, where you will view Michelangelo's "Madonna" Drive along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe and continuing to the iconic Eiffel Tower Travel between London & Paris by train via the world-famous "Chunnel" A panoramic city tour introduces you to the highlights of London †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates♦ London Gatwick Airport transfers available at an additional cost

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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12 Day Rhine River Cruise with Bruges & Paris

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Basel, Bruges, Paris, Strasbourg

Highlights

Walk the cobbled streets of tiny Breisach, a town that dates back over 4,000 years
Visit the Alsace capital of Strasbourg, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site
Stroll the lanes filled with quaint wine taverns in the lively village of Rüdesheim
Discover 2000-year-old Koblenz, with its superb Romanesque architecture
View the mighty Lorelei Rock named for the siren "Lorelei" rising vertically from the waters

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 Seine River Cruise with Amsterdam, Bruges & Paris

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bruges, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals Tour Bruges, home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval buildings See magnificent panoramic views of Seine River In Auvers-sur-Oise, view Ravoux Inn where Van Gogh spent the final days of his life Explore Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart Visit the historic city of Rouen with its beautiful medieval quarter Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny and view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces Tour Paris, the historic City of Lights and view the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and the Latin Quarter Take a guided visit to the treasure-filled Louvre Museum, home of the Mona Lisa and other celebrated masterpieces

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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12 Day Seine River Cruise with Amsterdam & Bruges

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3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amsterdam, Bruges, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

In Amsterdam, board a glass-top boat and cruise the winding canals Tour Bruges, home to some of Europe's best-preserved medieval buildings See magnificent panoramic views of Seine River In Auvers-sur-Oise, view Ravoux Inn where Van Gogh spent the final days of his life Explore Chateau Gaillard, built by Richard the Lionheart Visit the historic city of Rouen with its beautiful medieval quarter Tour the home of Claude Monet in Giverny and view the tranquil gardens that inspired his masterpieces Tour Paris, the historic City of Lights and view the Eiffel Tower, Les Invalides and the Latin Quarter

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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Cycle the Western Front

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bruges, Ypres

Highlights

Exploring the historic battlefields and commemorative memorials of the Western Front
Visiting museums and sites to gain a deeper understanding of the war history of the region
Enjoying the warm welcome from the locals and the hearty regional cuisine
Cycling through beautiful countryside and discovering interesting medieval towns and cities
Visiting the charming Belgian town of Bruges

Themes

Cycling & Biking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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Ultimate Europe

By Expat Explore

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4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Alps, Amsterdam, Arles, Avignon, Barcelona, Bavaria, Berlin, Berlin Wall, Bratislava, Bruges, Dresden, Florence, Geneva, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Ljubljana, Munich, Pisa, Prague, Rome, Venice, Vienna

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."

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Europe Taster

By Expat Explore

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4/5 Great

21 reviews

Operator does not provide

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Visits

Alps, Amsterdam, Arc de Triomphe, Bruges, Burgundy, Eiffel Tower, London, Paris

Highlights

Visit Amsterdam and BrugesExperience a Rhine river cruise in GermanyEnjoy a free day to explore Paris
with optional cabaret showOptional visit to Jungfraujoch during your free day in the Swiss Alps

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"It was a very eventful itinerary that allowed us to see 8 countries in two weeks. The tour was very fast paced in order to accomplish the advertised program and it felt rushed. In order to travel to 8 different European countries, you have to expect that there will be a lot of coach seat/drive time. Our tour guide Jemma and coach driver Gabriel were very professional and focused on meeting Expat Explore’s tour destination requirements. Jemma always provided interesting information and tips about the cities and sites that we were visiting. Our driver Gabriel always got us to our destinations on time and safely. The included and optional excursions were conducted at a moderate to swift walking speed, at some places there was no time to take pictures. Some of us found it difficult to keep up with the group, and once caught up to the group, who were at a stopping/rest point, it was time to resume the walking tour which did not allow some of us to catch our breath. You have to keep in mind that this tour is a “budget” tour. With that in mind, some hotels were sub-standard. The Paris hotel had mold in the shower. As expected, some hotels did not have air-conditioning, and other hotels which did have air conditioning were not adequately able to cool the room. The included tour dinners and lunches were very average. We had better dining experiences when we were left on our own when we used our free time. Overall, we were pleased to see all European countries/cities/sites included in the tour. This review was submitted to Expat Explore to be posted. I believe that Expat Explore only posts 4 and 5 stars reviews on their website which gives a misleading impression of the services they provide."