The political, cultural and historic heart of Spain, the Castille region surrounds the capital and includes some of the country’s most fascinating small towns and cities – from Segovia with its striking cliff-top castle and monumental Roman aqueduct, to the golden-hued university city of Salamanca. Spend a week exploring the region by car – the roads here are immaculate and easy to drive – beginning in Madrid where you can enjoy world-class art and authentic tapas bars. Ask about extending your stay to include the historic capital Toledo, or the walled-city of Avila.

Highlights:

● Old Master paintings at the Prado Museum in Madrid
● Delicious tapas in Madrid’s Mercado San Miguel
● Segovia’s imposing Roman aqueduct, over 800 metres in length and one of the best preserved examples in the world
● The honey-coloured architecture of Salamanca, including its two vast cathedrals and historic university