ROME JUBILEE 2025: THE GUIDE
- What is the Jubilee Year?
- Visiting Italy During The Rome 2025 Jubilee
- Navigating the Jubilee: The Tourist Italy Advantage
- Jubilee Events 2025
- Best Things to Do in Rome During The Italy Jubilee 2025
- Other Italian Cities Worth a Visit
WHAT IS THE JUBILEE YEAR?
The Jubilee Year, or Holy Year, is a significant Catholic event occurring every 25 years. It’s a period of spiritual renewal, forgiveness, and celebration. 2025 will be the next Jubilee Year in Rome and Vatican City, lasting from Christmas Eve, 2024 until the Epiphany festival in January 2026. In honor of the Holy Year 2025, millions of pilgrims will flock to Rome and other Italian holy sites to participate in this momentous occasion. For Catholics, the Jubilee holds deep spiritual meaning. It’s an opportunity for pilgrimage, reconciliation, spiritual growth, and celebration. If you’re planning on visiting for the Rome Jubilee 2025 or thinking of traveling to Italy in 2025, make sure you plan ahead with this handy guide.
VISITING ITALY DURING THE ROME 2025 JUBILEE
The Jubilee Year is a double-edged sword for tourists. On the one hand, the city of Rome, along with its various landmarks, will be presented in its most beautiful form. In preparation for this momentous event, 100s of public works and infrastructure projects have been in operation to ensure the city is presentable to visitors and operating efficiently. Moreover, visiting during this time offers a unique opportunity to experience Italy’s vibrant culture and history.
On the other hand, it leads to overcrowded attractions, inflated prices, and limited availability of accommodations and transportation. One can expect:
- Record-breaking crowds: Popular tourist spots will be packed beyond capacity. It’s estimated that Rome will welcome at least 35 million pilgrims from around the world.
- Soaring prices: Accommodation, flights, and even food will be significantly more expensive.
- Limited availability: Booking hotels, flights, and tours will be challenging, if not impossible, at the last minute. Make sure to book ahead if you plan to visit Rome during this time.
NAVIGATING THE JUBILEE: THE TOURIST ITALY ADVANTAGE
Given the complexities of the Jubilee Year, independently planning a trip to Italy during this time can be overwhelming. That’s where our Tourist Italy Jubilee package tours come in. Our expertise in navigating Italy, especially during peak seasons, combined with our pre-booked accommodations and transportation, ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience – even at this highly popular time.
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Our Advantages:
- Expert knowledge: We have years of experience navigating Italy, especially during peak seasons.
- Guaranteed availability: We have secured accommodations and transportation well in advance.
- Competitive pricing: Our packages offer excellent value, even during the Jubilee.
- Personalized service: We can tailor your itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
- Hassle-free travel: Let us handle the logistics, so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
By choosing our Jubilee tour packages, you can experience the magic of the Jubilee Year without the stress. Whichever package you choose, we’ll ensure that your trip is unforgettable, even amidst the crowds. Don’t gamble with your dream Italian vacation. Book your Jubilee Year experience with us today!
JUBILEE EVENTS 2025
Throughout the year, there will be many different events to honor the Jubilee, and it’s advisable to check these before selecting your travel dates. It all kicks off with the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica which marks the official beginning of the Jubilee. In the following days, the other three papal basilicas in Rome (St. John Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, and St. Paul Outside the Walls) will also open their Holy Doors until the end of the Jubilee. Walking through these doors is considered a symbolic transition from sin to grace and is believed to bring salvation to those who pass through.
The rest of the Jubilee is divided into numerous smaller ones which are each dedicated to a different group and theme and take place at different times. Note that most events and activities will take place in St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican and St. Peter’s Square. The official Rome Jubilee 2025 calendarprovides the entire list, but some of these include the Jubilee of Artists (15-18 Feb), Jubilee of the World of Volunteering (8-9 March), Jubilee of People with Disabilities (28-29 April), and Jubilee of Youth (28 July – 3 August). There are also numerous Jubilee Walks, which are the various Pilgrimages across the city.
BEST THINGS TO DO IN ROME DURING THE ITALY JUBILEE 2025
While the Jubilee is primarily a religious event, it offers a unique opportunity to experience Rome’s rich history and culture. Our Ultimate Rome Travel Guide will tell you everything you need to know about visiting this city. These are some of the top things to do in Rome during the Jubilee:
- Explore Roman Art and Architecture: Immerse yourself in the beauty of Rome by visiting the city’s main attractions – the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Roman Forum. Due to the amount of visitors, entry tickets will sell out fast. All our landmark Rome tours include skip-the-line entry tickets and an expert local guide, offering the most convenient, intimate, and informative way to experience these iconic sites.
- Attend Special Events: Enjoy concerts, exhibitions, and cultural performances related to the Jubilee.
- Taste Local Cuisine: Indulge in Rome’s delicious food and wine. Again, these are likely to be crowded so booking a Rome food tour is a great way to sample all the best cuisine without pre-booked reservations.
- Experience Italian Hospitality: Immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the Italian people.
OTHER ITALIAN CITIES WORTH A VISIT
Although Rome is the epicenter of the Jubilee, other Italian cities offer unique experiences and are worthwhile visiting after or before your time in Rome.
- Florence: Explore the Uffizi Gallery, Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio.
- Venice: Experience the magic of the Floating City with a gondola ride.
- Assisi: Visit the Basilica of St. Francis, a significant pilgrimage site.
- Lourdes: Although in France, it’s a popular pilgrimage destination easily accessible from Italy.
If you’d rather skip the year of festivities and visit Italy at a different and quieter time, check out what countries you can visit instead on our sister site, Tourist Journey. With operations in over 20 countries across the globe, our ready-made, private, or custom package tours are the most comprehensive and carefree way to travel!
