Stay in the heart of the Tuscan countryside with this exclusive 50% discount. Discover Tuscany in summer and enjoy the scenery, cuisine and charming villages with a two-night stay at the 4-star Hotel Toscana Verde. For $188 (149€) for two people -- regularly $372 (295€) -- receive:

• Two nights accommodations for two in an upgraded Quality room
• Daily breakfast
• A glass of prosecco per person
• One of two typical Italian dinner plates for two the first night (excluding drinks)

The offer is valid for stays in June and Sept. 1 - Oct. 15. Stay July-August for $25 (20€) more.

Want to stay longer? Five-night packages are $402 (€319), regularly $826 (656€). Add on additional nights with breakfast for $74 (59€), or $88 (70€) in July-August.

About the hotel: Located just one hour and 20 minutes from Florence and Arezzo, Hotel Toscana Verde is surrounded by a 35,000-square-meter park. It features an outdoor pool, gym with Jacuzzi and a restaurant serving delicious local specialties.

Not available on: Aug. 13-19

Travelzoo Tip: Visit the nearby Ponte Buriano, which was the background of da Vinci's masterpiece "La Gioconda" ("The Mona Lisa").