Our trip was exceptional! Our guide for Croatia/Slovenia/Montenegro/Italy was a young woman by the name of TENA. Well-versed, knowledgeable, engaging and lively! I would not hesitate to travel with her again. This was our first Gate 1 adventure, and we had no idea how immersed we would be on this tour. Congratulations to your company for putting together a wonderful trip and great value for cost! Will be looking forward to more Gate1 adventures in the future!

The walking tour of Croatia was amazing! Our guides Ivan and Mate were fabulous, funny, fit, and friendly. I travelled with my son, one of my childhood friends and her daughter and we all loved the experience. We loved the surprise Olive Oil tasting at the beginning and all of the group meals. The hikes were challenging, but not too much so, with plenty of opportunities for breaks. Our little group of four added on two days in Split and two days in Dubrovnik which allowed us time to explore the cities, too. When we were in Korcula, we opted not to go on the hike to the Mljet park so that we could let some sore joints heal and spend a day immersing in the town. The hotels were well appointed and generally located in convenient areas. Unfortunately the Hotel Lapad is on a street that has been under construction for a while. Hopefully, the street and promenade will be completed in the next year or so. But that didn't stop us from enjoying our stay there. Each of the hotels on our trip were well appointed, had great staff, fabulous breakfast buffets, and were close to restaurants, beaches and historic sights. We also met some wonderful folks, shared contact information, and hope to travel with them again! I've told everyone that Croatia was my favorite European country thus far...the Adriatic Sea was gorgeous, the red tile roofs were classic, the history was all around us, and the people were so friendly.

Our trip was wonderful. We fell in love with Croatia and our two walking guides, Ivan and Mate. The walking and hiking were wonderful. I would prefer more trail hiking. Some of our walking was on roads, but nevertheless, lovely. I would say at least half of our group really were not hikers and by the last two days, these folks were done. Ivan was very patient and worked well with them. I cannot say enough about the great organization, care, accommodations, and patience of Ivan and Mate. Fantastic trip.

The trip was more than I anticipated. Elvis, our tour guide, was exceptional and shared so much history and his local knowledge. I would highly recommend this trip.

In a word, AMAZING. Our hikes, the islands, meals, special tastings and the guides were incredible!

I had a wonderful time during my trip with Gate 1! Honestly, I had low expectations with organized tours due to my previous not ideal experience with a different tour company. My experience with Gate 1 is exceptional due to my excellent Tour Director Nikolina. She is a treasure to your company! She is very knowledgeable, considerate and prioritizes safety in all our activities. Our driver is also very professional and skilled. I normally prefer independent travel but because of the region I was visiting, I opted to take this organized tour and I'm delighted to find Gate 1 for this particular destination and the fact that I was traveling alone. I felt safe the whole time. The quality of the hotels we stayed in are also excellent! I would highly recommend Gate 1 and this particular destination because of Nikolina and Dali's team! I'd also like to commend the wonderful customer service experience regarding my trip. My husband was helping me arrange for this trip and when my flights were delayed, he was able to speak with someone and not a just a mere recording. We have always been able to talk to someone in customer service prior to the trip who were able to give us answers to our questions. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

I just returned from the Discovery Tour "14 Day Dalmatian Isles, Croatia & Slovenia". It was fabulous!! Jelena was probably the best tour manager I've ever had on any tour. Her kindness, knowledge of the area of our tour and management ability were excellent. It was a joy to have her guiding us on our journey. What a great trip!

Our recent trip to Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia was fantastic !! We, including our clients, enjoyed our tours very much. Pero, our tour Manager was very organized and calm the whole trip. Our driver was very careful and took us to the different countries with no issues and always on time. Our hotels and meals were great. It was one of the best trips we ever had. Thank you Gate 1 for showing us the world for Less!! Looking forward to our next trip.

I just finished the survey for the recent 12 Day Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia trip we completed and just wanted to let you know what gem of an employee you have in Mario. There needed to be a category above excellent for me to check off in the survey when evaluating him. We knew we would see may beautiful sites and scenes during our vacation. Little did we know the true treasure of the trip would be having Mario as our Tour Manager. He was wonderfully organized, a joy to be around, and the care he took for us and the other travelers on the trip was obviously done very sincerely, and his kind heart showed at all times. I know many of the things he did were requirements of the job, so to speak. I also know there were numerous times he went above and beyond what the responsibilities of his position required. Thank you so much for assigning Mario to our vacation!

Just want to mention our tour manager Mario. He is the most caring man I met who was a stranger to all of us. So knowledgeable, so nice and kind and who worked around the clock to make our large (40 people) group comfortable and happy. We really appreciated his efforts and will never forget him. Looking forward to new trips with Gate 1 Travel, hopefully with Mario.

It was amazing! Croatia, Montenegro and Slovenia were absolutely beautiful! We enjoyed Royal Neptun Hotel very much! Food delicious, views were great! We hated to leave this place! It was a great start to our trip! I love to write and I hope to write a story about this trip!

Thank you for your email. Our trip was splendid! This was our first trans Atlantic trip, so naturally, we had apprehensions about details and logistics. Gate1 allayed our concerns at every turn, especially when I took ill on the last day and our return trip was delayed. We greatly appreciate the assistance we received with rescheduling our flights. Our tour manager, Jelena, went well beyond our expectations. Not only was Jelena knowledgeable about the places we visited (history, culture, food, humor, etc.), but she also offered sound advice regarding eating, shopping, and safety. The little extras she provided created a delightful element of fun. Our group was large (39!) but Jelena knew everyone by name, and pointed out details she knew were pertinent to specific individuals. Jelena sets a high bar for the tour managers of our future trips!

My trip was great, despite the heat. I credit our tour manager, Nikola, who set s joyful tone that carried us through in great style. His upbeat energy and sense of humor, combined with sensitivity to the needs of individuals and of the group, made the experience seamless. I particularly appreciated his sharing his knowledge of the history and culture of the region with us. I travel to learn, after all, not just to be amused. And yet he was great at keeping us entertained as well. His terrific playlist made the bus rides seem short and painless. He went above and beyond, working long hours every day of the tour, to ensure that we all had a great experience.

I am writing to commend tour director extraordinaire Nikola as not only an accomplished professional at his work, but also as a truly wonderful person. Nikola went out of his way every moment of each day to make us guests have the greatest and smoothest experience of beautiful Croatia, Slovenia, and northern Italy: Nikola's deep knowledge of the regions, their history, geopolitics and culture made for a phenomenally instructive two weeks. Nikola provided many treats along the routes. Nikola also took time from his personal off-the-clock time to show us additional sights, take us off beaten paths, and recommend activities and restaurants so that we could make the very most of each locality. Nikola possesses stellar interpersonal skills, which was evident in the fact that he was always alert to every group member's needs and went well above the call of duty to maximize everyone's happiness. Nikola is also a lot of fun, which bonded our group and had everyone enjoy the trip beyond our expectations. Thank you to Gate 1 for organizing such outstanding travels: I look forward to going on many more adventures with your company, and I now recommend Gate1Travel to my family and to all my friends around the world. Hats off and a zillion thanks to Nikola again!!!

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The 12 Day Albania, Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia tour was great. We had a lot of fun with the numerous historical as well UNESCO protected sites. They're all eye openers for us that are now forever etched in our memories. We've also met interesting people with various background & challenges in life. We've learned that most of us in our life's stage have common goals...to go and see as many places as we can and to learn and enjoy the history, people, and culture of each one. With Nicola at the helm as our Tour Manager, his willingness to share his background knowledge in addition to his own personal experience while growing up in those places, made it all vivid & encompassing as we recreate them in our minds. His attention to details and making the group's safety as his primary concern made us all assured that we are in good hands. Again, kudos to Nicola for a job well done.

My husband and I had a very memorable trip! It was like three vacations in one. First, Croatia and Montenegro along the beautiful Adriatic Coastline. The culture, history, food, and the people made the beautiful environment even more spectacular! Then Slovenia, mountains, clear waters, and birds singing all day was such surprise to us. It allowed us a breather between all the traveling in Croatia and the excitement of Venice, where we stayed an extra two days. That was well worth it! I know Gate1Travel cannot have any control on the weather but if you did, you were exemplary! We never had 16 days of the BEST weather ever!!! 70-80 clear skies, not one cloud and no humidity! We were so lucky. Our local guides were unbelievable and the best we could imagine. Everyone enlightened us and had such a spirited personality and lived and grew up in the location we visited. In Dubrovnik our guide showed us old pictures of her family on the street we were looking at. She explained how as a child she hid in the school during bombings but played nevertheless like a child would. Our guide Jon was from Slovenia and was very organized and kept all of us on schedule and was a support to all of us. He was funny in a very different way. He explained the Slovenian way, even if everything is fantastic on a tour, a Slovenian would say, "Not bad", but to the USA vacationers it would be "Excellent!" We went on this tour to join past friends we met in Southwest Asia on a Signature Gate1Travel tour which was THE BEST TOUR EVER! This tour was great too. Thank You as always for great memories. This was our 8th tour with Gate1 and still no regrets. We are going next to Japan! Keep doing what you are doing!

I have booked many trips with Gate 1 and they have all been well-organized and enjoyable. However, I have to let you know that this trip to Ljubljana was delightful. The hotel was centrally located and convenient to everything; the excursions were professional and enjoyable, and the quick 6-day length was perfect for touring this delightful small capital. I am so glad I received the email from you about this trip as I would never have considered Slovenia otherwise. What a wonderful trip this was! I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to tour an undiscovered jewel of Europe!

We had a wonderful trip to the Balkans! The group members were well traveled and well-behaved. On time and interesting travelers. The hotels were very good and all of the activities were well planned and perfectly implemented. Albania is an interesting country but may not have a mass appeal to tourists. As a tour operator myself, I was interested in assessing what the country has to offer in terms of tourism. Montenegro was mountainous and beautiful. We stayed at an amazing ski resort with a fantastic pool and spa. Croatia has long been a winner and we have done trips there. I liked being there in the off season when crowds were nowhere to be seen. Slovenia was enchanting. Bled is a gem and a great end point to the trip. In conclusion, the trip manager, Bine, was one of the best tour leaders I have ever known. Bine was patient, professional and incredibly knowledgeable. He seemed tireless and responded with great patience and care when group members fell ill. His knowledge of each of the Balkan countries was second to none. I will arrange a future group trip to this region mainly because of Bine. I look forward to working with him and Gate One to plan future trips. Thank you for planning such a wonderful itinerary.

It was AWESOME! Duan, our tour manager was great: he's very knowledgeable & took good care of us. Regarding our destinations.... WOW!!! Croatia & Slovenia are AMAZING destinations!!! Both countries were very scenic: with breathtaking views & picturesque scenery & the most beautiful sunsets ??!! Of course, the overnight in Venice before the flight home was the "icing on the cake"! It was great to take another gondola ride esp. that it was the first gondola experience for my friend/travel buddy! Overall, this trip was another memorable experience! Thank you, GATE 1 for making this happen, esp. for making it affordable for us!! ?? Kudos to you.....Gate 1 Travel!

I want to offer some comments about my recent trip to Albania, Montenegro, Croatia and Slovenia Tour, especially our guide, Pero. The tour was exceptional as I have indicated on the online evaluation. The trip itself was well planned and executed in a comfortable and pleasant manner. But the most impressive part of the entire experience for me was the manner in which Pero conducted himself AND the experience. He was kind and considerate to all of us, even though at the start he wasn't feeling his best. He went out of his way to make us feel secure and cared for. He is extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful command of the English language. He shared not only his general knowledge but also his personal experiences throughout the regions we toured. He was very attentive to anyone who approached him, and I came to appreciate his gentle yet capable way of assisting people. I have been on several Gate 1 Tours around the world and have always found your guides to be competent , helpful and friendly. But I think Pero demonstrated EXCEPTIONAL knowledge and care for all of us. Please be sure to affirm him and his efforts and know if I were ever able to participate in another of his tours I would jump at the chance. He is a definite asset to your business and it was a pleasure for me to be part of his tour.

I just want to say that my trip to Croatia/Slovenia was SO far beyond my expectations - it was just amazing. Now back in the United States I am just glowing with the memories of all the things I saw and did on the tour. I cannot believe that such travel is possible for an affordable price and though I have been curious about and tempted by other travel companies, I am now a loyal and firm customer of Gate 1 and feel no need to stray elsewhere. The choice of attractions and locales was brilliant, the wonderful, clean, comfortable and at times DAZZLING accommodations were a treat and the feeling of having every need attended to and each of our personal safety prioritized made for an incredible and transporting experience - everything one would wish for a vacation. Bine was an incredible tour guide - SO kind, lovely, knowledgeable and good humored and under his guidance it all ran like a well oiled machine! It was a wonder to see him deftly maneuver to accommodate the very individual dietary needs of our group, for instance. I want to seek opportunities to travel with him again - he is now my favorite tour guide! I must stop gushing or I'll go on all day - suffice it to say, the trip was INCREDIBLE!!!!!

I have now been on multiple Gate1 trips and have more future trips already booked. That said, I am more than impressed and pleased with every aspect of the experience from initial planning and booking with my great Gate1 agent to all the amazing people and places Gate1 chooses to make it the best value in travel. I have certainly become an enthusiastic "ambassador" for Gate1 sharing my great experience with friends and family. The reason I am reaching out today is that I wanted to make you aware of the awesome service that was given by our Tour Leader, Nikola. While I must admit to being impressed by all the other Tour Leaders I have had the pleasure of meeting on past Gate1 trips, and thought they did a great job, Nikola was a cut above on every level. I can't begin to explain how he went above and beyond in every aspect to make our journey one of the most memorable ever. You need to clone Nikola, and have him teach others on how to run a tour. While being knowledgeable and efficient, he brought a genuine warmth and obvious love of people and wanting to make them happy that is hard to replicate. Either you have that gene or you don't...he has it. Please make sure Nikola gets special kudos for a job extremely well done!!!!

Our first experience with Gate 1 was amazing and far exceeded our expectations. From Stacy who helped book our Croatia trip, to Elaina who arranged for our water taxi to the Venice airport. The places we visited were magical but our tour manager, Duan, is what made our trip so special. He was passionate, engaging, energetic, warm, caring, entertaining, knowledgeable and hilarious. On the plane home we were already looking at trips to take next year - it's less expensive for us to travel from Virginia to Europe for a week than it would be to go to California! We've told everyone we know how impressed we are with your company and look forward to taking advantage of your terrific deals for many years to come.

Fabulous. A truly memorable trip, full of wonderful sights, new friends whom we hope to travel with again, interesting historical information. All in all, GREAT. Surmounted by Pieter our manager, who was so informative, educational, friendly and humorous. Then there was our driver Zlecko, who safely took us on our journey, through some seemingly perilous curvy roads. If we could travel with them again we would. Looking forward to our next rip with Gate 1.

I want you to know that our trip was wonderful and the reason it was wonderful was because of our tour manager whose name was Pero. Not who you said in this evaluation. He made the tour wonderful. He was on top of everything and always considerate of us. Please give him the credit that is due because the 11 of us had a fantastic, cohesive, tour because of him. he made this is the best of the five tours we have taken with Gate 1 so far. Plus we do have one scheduled for next September thank you.

Our trip was excellent! We loved the places we visited and enjoyed every minute of it, our tour manager Kristijan was excellent and made all he could to facilitate our stay. Our driver Ygor was also very proper and an excellent driver. There is so much to see there it really was an eye opener for us in many ways! Food selection was very good too. It was worth the money we paid! Thanks for making all the arrangements for us. Looking forward to our next trip on Oct 28 with Gate 1 again next month to Bali & Singapore, that one does not have a tour manager but for sure Gate 1 has made arrangements with a reliable tour operator . We have had such a wonderful time in our Croatia tour and expect this coming tour to be as good or exceed our expectations . Thanks for your assistance in coordinating our tour

Our Croatia tour with Gate One was highly satisfactory both in terms of site selection, itinerary and tour staff. Danjam proved to be a very knowledgeable guide and manager, with a broad and detailed grasp of history and context related to the site visits. His organization and direction were excellent in every sense, and he managed to communicate and relate well with a diverse group of tourers. Damjan exhibited the ideal balance of friendliness and necessary assertiveness that everyone recognized and appreciated. He worked and coordinated well with the local tour guides. We all enjoyed and appreciated the competence and performance the the coach driver, and he never failed to extend good humor and kindness to all. My wife Cherry and I have been on many Gate One tours over some 30 years and, although the tour guides have been uniformly very good, I would have to rate Damjan in the very upper tier of guide/managers that we have experienced to this date, a five star performer.

My Balkan tour was amazing. The entire trip was an eye-owner to me as I leaned the history, culture and traditions of the different nations and religions which comprise the former Yugoslavia. The itinerary was just right. The price was fitting to the company's motto " more for less price". The hotels overall were satisfactory for their price. However, Valamar President in Dubrovnik exceeded everyone's expectations. Our tour manager Tena made the trip very exciting with her unsurpassed knowledge of history, geopolitical perspectives, regional wine and food and even current pop culture. I mentioned to her that she has made me now a regular Gate 1 customer, having just booked for another tour in April. Milan, our driver made our bus tour smooth. I kept wondering how he could get the big bus through those tight alleys and corners. Thanks Gate 1 for an unforgettable journey . I would highly recommend this tour to my friends.

I just wanted to take a moment and thank you for an excellent vacation experience. Our guide, Nikola, was by far the best guide we have ever had with your company. That being said, all of our guides have met our expectations and were very good, but Nikola went above and beyond the call of duty addressing the many issues that our group encountered. For us specifically, I know without question that my wife and I would not have gotten our luggage from the airport without his assistance. Secondly, he took the time to get a small cake and bottle of wine for my wife on her birthday, which was very much appreciated. In addition to us, I know he took care of the entire group and everyone was not only impressed with his professionalism and level of commitment but the fact that he always had a smile on his face and never complained. Thanks again for a great trip and memories that will last a lifetime.

Our travel manager and coach driver were excellent! Edo could not have been more knowledgeable, patient, kind, funny and enjoyable to be around. We always felt safe on the roads with our driver and the bus was very comfortable and clean. We are looking forward to our next opportunity to travel with Gate One.

Just a quick note to leave some additional feedback for our Tour Manager Nida. It would be a disservice to not acknowledge the exceptional expertise and value-add that she provided on this trip. She was fun, energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable among many other attributes. To possess the charisma and personality to bring such camaraderie and cohesiveness to our group was absolutely impressive. Having her as our guide was one of the highlights of the trip itself. Nida is an absolute asset to Gate1.

Trip was outstanding. Marina had so much great information, as did all of the local guides on this trip. They really made the trip worthwhile. They were all very well versed in their local history and knowledge of the area and subjects related, and all spoke English very well and were easy to understand. Marina made the long bus rides enjoyable, entertaining, and very interesting with her great personality and deep knowledge of the history and area. The local guide in Ljubljana, I can't remember his name, but he was also entertaining and extremely knowledgeable about the area and history. The guides mentioned and tour managers like Marina make these trips worth the cost and a memorable experience.

Our trip was absolutely terrific. It was a well planned trip that was executed flawlessly by our tour director Gabrijela and our driver Matija. We loved every minute of it in Croatia, Slovenia & Montenegro learning about the history and seeing the fabulous sights. When we got back to Venice our other tour director, Antonio , was also very welcoming. The care he took to make sure that our party got to the correct gate at the airport was especially appreciated. We are already planning our next Gate 1 trip with one of the friends that we made on our most recent trip. Thank you for the wonderful service you provide in showing us the world and reminding us that we are all connected on this planet.

Out trip was amazing! Greatly due to Duane and Dado. Dado made me feel so relaxed with his driving, always attentive in regards to safety and making each of us comfortable. Duane, where do I start...he made our trip. His upbeat enthusiasm kept everyone in the group enthralled. We would LOVE to have him guiding every tour that we will be talking with Gate 1 in the future. Whoever we get in the future will have some BIG shoes to fill. He is the one that has us sold on Gate 1. Thank y'all so much for taking the time to make sure your guides and drivers are the best!

We took the 13 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia with Venice and we had a great time. Our tour manager in Croatia & Slovenia, Primoz , was outstanding and fun! Our tour manager in Venice, Arianna , was excellent. She showed her city with pride and love. We walked the tiny streets with her and she pointed out interesting things in detail. She saw to it that we checked in the airport on our trip back. And most of all, she accompanied us to get our VAT refunds. Great job Arianna!! Gate 1 delivered our best expectations again!!

I will be very happy to share with you and other travelers our experience on our Gate One Tour to Croatia, Slovenia and Venice. We have been traveling extensively for over 30 years and have had some great experiences both on our own and with Gate One. BUT THIS TOUR WAS THE BEST and here is why; Ana, your Tour Manager is well organized, has a delightful personality that everyone on the Tour loved, played a significant role with bringing all 20 of us together into what felt like a family and helped keep everyone organized and on schedule and Ana knew the area that we travelled and encouraged and enjoyed questions as well as input. Gate One is very lucky to have Ana on your team and we were very fortunate to be part of her Tour Group.

The trip was excellent. We enjoyed every place we visited. Our guide, Edo, was the best we have ever had. He made sure we saw the most important sites, took care of all our needs, explained things quite well and answered everyone's questions completely. He really worked hard to make sure we understood the local history and traditions and made us fell like a family. The travel arrangements and hotels were fine, and our driver, Deno, was exceptional. Everyone we spoke with prior to the trip was courteous and quite helpful. We really appreciate Gate 1's ability to design and organize a great trip. Thank you.

The trip was amazing. everything was good about it. Our tour managers was fantastic, hotels were great, food delicious. Our driver outstanding, and all the local guides very good and knowledgeable. A wonderful trip.

Our trip was EXCELLENT! We can not say enough about our guide Marina. She is very professional, extremely knowledgeable about Croatia and Slovenia, very passionate that we understand the history and culture of her country. She was very proud to teach us as much as she could about her homeland. Marina kept us on schedule daily, it was obvious she had an excellent report with our bus driver and every hotel and special optional tour operator. We had a great time and Marina made it extra special for all of us. Thank you very much. We will be back!

I had such a great experience taking my first tour with Gate 1 Travel. Your company was recommended by a friend. The reason we chose your company was not only the high recommendation but the price, which we thought was very reasonable and within our budget. I went with 3 others, a friend and my sister and brother-in-law. Everything was great as you can see by my evaluation, but I wanted to comment on Josip, our Tour Manager. He made our trip extra special. Everyone on our tour felt the same way. He was knowledgeable, kind, caring , funny, thoughtful and very approachable. My sister and I our twins and we had a birthday on the trip. He made it extra special. One we will never forget. Thank you Gate 1 for such a wonderful vacation. I have told family members and friends to choose Gate 1 for their next vacation.

It was my first trip with Gate 1 Travel, and it certainly will not be my last. It was incredible! Our tour guide, Majda, was amazing. She is knowledgeable, personable, organized, caring, and friendly, and made the trip so much fun. Even though our group was diverse, because of her, we became a family, and enjoyed getting to know each other. Our driver, Peter, was excellent. We always drive extremely safely, and the coach was in excellent condition. The hotels, food, and the incredible places we visited were amazing. Thank you for this excellent experience. I will be looking for my next tour with Gate 1.

Ana was wonderful! I cannot say enough good things about her. I did answer excellent on all questions, but I believe she went way beyond expectations! She was better than excellent! She made this trip my favorite that I have taken with Gate1!!!! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, had wonderful stories, great suggestions, and answered all questions anyone in the group had. I am considering going back with another group of friends, but only if I can get Ana again! Dino, the driver, was also the best driver I have had with any gate1 tours. Thank you for providing a truly memorable vacation!

I was very impressed with my first travel experience with Gate 1 travel. Everything was just great. I can highly recommend Gate 1 to my friends and family. Premoz was a terrific guide and our bus driver was unbelievable the way he handled that giant bus. Both were so friendly and made our trip a very pleasurable experience. So very impressed with all the countries we visited so beautiful. Thank you for a wonderful trip.