The wines of Italy are known for their exciting diversity and excellence, and its vineyards and grape varieties renowned in Roman time are still flourishing today beside innovative newcomers. Nowhere is this more evident than in the great red wines of the peninsula’s heartland.
Motivating several generations or groups of friends to spend a week hiking together might seem like a mighty task – different ages come with different interests and straightforward hiking may not suit all physical abilities. ATG’s independent Classic Dordogne Footloose trip can turn this challenge into an unforgettable and satisfying experience.
My name is Matthieu, and I have been guiding travellers through Alsace as Route Manager for the Classic Alsace circuit with ATG Oxford for over ten years. Every single time I stand above the vineyards and look out over the Rhine plain towards the Black Forest, I feel the same quiet wonder — and that never gets old.