Rail tour operator Railbookers says interest in travel to Italy has never been higher. The company has responded with new brochures and 30 new itineraries created in the past six months.

From experiencing the iconic luxury rail of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express to the noteworthy cities of Venice, Florence and Rome, or private tours and wine tastings in the Tuscan countryside, Railbookers offers more than 150 trips in Italy.

Many of Railbookers’ Italy trips are currently on promotion, making now the perfect time to book a vacation to Italy any time from tomorrow to two years in advance. A full list of Railbookers’ Italian offerings can be found here.

Railbookers’ independent vacations allow travellers the chance to experience some of those cities’ most renowned attractions with included excursions and activities, in many cases offering exclusive opportunities to skip-the-line access and private tours.

At the same time though, travellers are free to enjoy the world at their own pace, with customizable scheduling available while exploring the cities.

Customers and travel advisors interested in learning how to book their Italian vacation with Railbookers can visit the resources page. Additional maps and information are also available to travel agents by visiting the Railbookers Travel Agent Toolbox.

Railbookers says it offers travellers advantages including:

-- Unparalleled knowledge from Rail Experts who can help identify the best itineraries and accommodations for any desired length or style of travel.

-- Access to exclusive inventory at some of the most in-demand trains and hotels, not otherwise available to the general public.

-- Customizable, tailor-made journeys to satisfy any traveller, with upgrades or add-on activities available during the booking process at any time leading up to departure.

-- Hundreds of cruise extension trips that can add to an existing sailing.