Flights to Italy this winter are priced over $600 roundtrip, which is why this new Sceptre Tours Tuscany package including flights, accommodations and a rental car has so much value. Priced at $699 per person (based on four travelers), it is basically like buying a plane ticket to Florence and getting the hotel and rental car for free.

Package highlights:

• Roundtrip airfare on Alitalia to Florence from New York City & Newark; from Boston or Miami +$20; from Chicago +$60
• 6 nights in a one-bedroom suite inside the historic Montegufoni Castle (two one-bedroom suites included in the package for four travelers)
• Full-size manual shift rental car with unlimited mileage
• Upgrade to an automatic car for $75 per person

The package is available for travel Nov. 27 - Dec. 16 and Jan. 2 - Feb. 27.  The lowest rates can be found for departures on Dec. 1, 2, 3, 5, and Monday-Thursday & Saturday in January and February.  Other departure dates are slightly higher.   The package is also available from Nov. 1-26 and Feb. 28 - March 31 starting at $30 more per person.

The castle grounds are just 13 miles west of Florence, among the picturesque vineyards, olive groves and rolling hills of Chianti. Take day trips to popular cities like Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena. After a full day of sightseeing, relax with a bottle of wine while enjoying the estate's serene atmosphere.

Click here for more information and to book online with Sceptre Tours, or call 800-221-0924 and mention Travelzoo to book by phone. Note: There is a $25 charge to book by phone. The final price will include taxes up to $148 per person.

Book by Aug. 28.

Travelzoo Tip:  Sceptre Tours is offering an enhanced version of this package over the holiday season for higher rates.  Enjoy Christmas and New Years in scenic Tuscany; call 800-221-0924 for details.