Gate 1 Travel —   

For over 30 years, Gate 1 Travel has specialized in escorted group tours and vacation packages for less. Their reasonably-priced group tours cover the globe with trips to Europe and the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the U.S., Canada and a large offering of River Cruises. Their discount travel packages and tours provide exceptional value, pairing competitive airfare on major carriers from major gateways with centrally located accommodations and knowledgeable, expert tour guides, saving travelers time and money. Headquartered in Fort Washington, Philadelphia, they now have over 200 employees worldwide, with offices all over the world.

Gate 1 offers escorted tours, as well as small group tours (no more than 22 guests), Luxury tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized vacation packages for less. Their Independent Vacations are pre-built packages providing the most economical means to travel, with options to customize your trip with alternate hotel accommodations, optional sightseeing tours and more. 

For luxury tours, their Signature Collection includes premiere hotels that are carefully selected by local experts to provide you with first-class, five-star accommodations that offer a balance of comfort, service, ambiance, and convenience. Wake up with views of the Taj Mahal, or luxuriate in a real Irish castle. Exceptional dining includes the culinary highlights of each region and wine with all included dinners. Dine with the group, or enjoy a private à la carte retreat with your traveling companions.

Gate 1 has a large offering of  African tours and safaris, covering everything from Morocco, South Africa and Namibia to classic safaris packed with big five game viewing in Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.

Boutique Accommodations for small group tours are distinctive, one-of-a-kind lodgings, chosen to enhance your immersion experience. Enjoy deluxe campsite accommodations in the Sahara desert, marvel at the old-world charm of castles in the Irish countryside and glimpse the Big Five in safari lodge camps. Their regional staff hand-picks accommodations whose atmosphere and decor reflect the rich traditions of your destination.