Spring in Italy means warmer weather, budding gardens and fewer tourists crowding museums. Take advantage of these seasonal perks with an eight-night, three-city vacation that saves up to $450 on the cost of booking package components separately.

This $1399-per-person trip, based on two people traveling, is available select dates April-May and includes:

• Roundtrip airfare from New York City to Rome, returning from Venice (other departure cities available at slightly higher prices)
• Two nights at the 4-star Villa Vecchia, located 40 minutes from Rome
• Four nights at the 4-star Fattoria Degli Usignoli, situated near an olive grove in the Tuscan countryside and 40 minutes from Florence
• Two nights at the 4-star Park Hotel Bolognese, 30 minutes outside of Venice
• Manual-shift economy car rental with unlimited mileage

These upscale hotels allow travelers to spend a quiet night in the countryside after seeing major city attractions including the Vatican in Rome, the Uffizi Gallery in Florence and the Grand Canal in Venice.

For $200 more per person, make it a 10-night trip with an extra night each at Villa Vecchia and Park Hotel Bolognese, and extended car rental.

Also available: For $99 more per person, receive one dinner and two wine tastings and tours.