Category: Europe
2017 River Ships
The deluxe 5 star MS Monarch Empress, which debuted in April 2016, is the very first European river ship built by Gate 1 specifically to suit U.S. travelers. On the MS Monarch Empress, you’ll enjoy […]
Lucerne by the lake, in the heart of the Alps
A passenger snapped this photo in Lucerne, Switzerland, a city nestled between pristine lakes and gorgeous mountainous panoramas in the heart of the Swiss Alps. A Gate 1 Travel tour doesn’t miss an opportunity to showcase the […]
Land of Fire & Ice
Where but Iceland can you relax in a hot spring and hike a glacier in one day? Iceland is split between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, which are slowly separating each year. This […]
Old friends reunite in Slovenia after 62 years
Sixty-two years is a long time to wait to reunite with a one-time soul mate, now living worlds apart. Yet thanks to Gate 1 Travel Tour Manager Bine Augustin, Gate 1 tour guest Benjamin Wells […]
Lost in Venice
Jessie (Instagram: @15minutes_late) traveled to Italy with Gate 1 on our 13 Day Affordable Croatia & Slovenia with Venice tour. “Venice was the perfect bookend to a wonderful 2 weeks in Europe,” Jessie says. “As a solo […]
Chasing the Northern Lights
Traveler Jeff Armington had been waiting his whole life to see aurora borealis, the natural polar light display that can be seen in Arctic latitudes. “Through Gate 1 Travel, this experience would become possible sooner than […]
Enter for a chance to win a trip to Italy!
We’ll fly you and a guest to Italy where you will explore Venice, Florence and Rome on a small group tour! Prize includes: Round trip airfare for two to Italy 2 nights in Venice 3 […]
Montenegro, Jewel of the Mediterranean
Ken Vanderpuye spent the day in Montenegro on an optional tour during his trip to Croatia, Slovenia & Venice with Gate 1 Travel, where he snapped this incredible photo of Lake Skada! “On our drive back […]
Unravel the Mysteries of Russia with Gate 1 Travel
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called Russia “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” Of course, that was at the dawn of the Cold War, when the nation operated behind a tightly closed […]
Russia Entry Requirements
International Entry & Visa Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. Russia – Visa required. The visa application process requires an application form, […]
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