Take in the rolling hills of Tuscany and the stunning architecture of Venice with this $1299-per-person special, including tax. Travelers save up to $300 compared with similar packages.

This seven-night package, based on four travelers, features:

• Airfare to Florence, returning from Venice
• Five nights in a two-bedroom apartment villa at the 4-star Fattoria degli Usignoli estate in Tuscany
• Two nights at the 4-star Park Hotel Bolognese in Venice with daily breakfast
• Manual shift intermediate-size car with unlimited mileage

Depart select Mondays-Wednesdays, October-November, from New York City (other departure cities are also discounted).

This vacation combines both a country and city experience. Start the journey at an estate in Tuscany's wine country in Reggello, a 30-minute drive from Florence, Siena, Lucca and Arezzo. End the trip in Venice, with time to marvel at the city's Grand Canal palaces.

For $100 more per person, make it an eight-night trip starting in Rome with a stay at the 4-star Villa Vecchia Hotel with extended car rental.

Also available: For $99 more per person, receive daily breakfast, wine and olive oil tasting at Tenuta Torciano, and wine and cheese tasting at Castello di Meleto.