This article applies to travelers visiting Rome between December 24, 2024 and January 6, 2026.
Your tour is scheduled to visit Rome during a truly monumental year, the Jubilee. This holy year, proclaimed by the Catholic Church, occurs only once every 25 years! The Jubilee of 2025 will begin on December 24, 2024, and end on January 6, 2026. During this time, millions of pilgrims and visitors will flock to Rome to pass through the Holy Doors of the city’s most prominent basilicas and attend many religious celebrations and events.
While the city will be filled with exciting events and celebrations, please keep in mind that major events bring their own logistical considerations. Some parts of your tour may need to be adjusted, and we’ll do our best to communicate itinerary changes with you before departure. We kindly ask that you remain flexible, as last-minute itinerary updates may be required given the nature of this significant event.
We’ve highlighted some key points to know as you travel to Rome during the Jubilee celebrations:
- Traffic, road closures & mobility: In 2025, there’s expected to be more traffic and road closures in Rome. As a result, some drop-off and pick-up points may be changed, and travelers may need to walk a short distance or take public transportation to reach major sites. We’ll ensure these adjustments are as smooth as possible!
- Crowds & wait times: As one of the world’s top destinations, Rome will be even livelier during the Jubilee, especially at sites with Holy Doors. Be prepared for longer lines and wait times, but rest assured, your Tour Director will guide you through the crowds, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable experience.
- Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion: The main Holy Door is located inside St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, where many spiritual events will take place during the Jubilee. As a result, tour groups won’t be permitted at certain times, and tickets are expected to sell out quickly with reduced capacity. Because of this, we’ll need to cancel the Iconic Sights: Vatican City excursion on select departures in 2025. If your departure is affected, you’ll be notified by email and refunded if you’ve already paid. For those impacted, individual tickets to the Vatican may still be available for purchase during free time. Please note, for departures where the Vatican excursion is still available, our tours will not include passing through the Holy Door.
Thank you for taking the time to review this important information! If you have any questions about your travel plans, please send us a message. (If you are a Group Coordinator, please contact your Account Manager.) Additionally, please ensure any updates to your reservation are made before your Tour Finalization Date.