Planning a first time trip to Europe. Wanted to do 3 days in Rome and on to Almalfi coast for 4 days arriving on April 19th. But I just saw it is a Jubilee year? Really wanted to see the Colosseum :( Is it worth it to go to Rome at that time? Or should I maybe do Florence, Venice or Tuscany instead and then move on to the Coast?
Posted by
Chicago
2111 posts
Be advised that April 20 is Easter Sunday, so you would be arriving in Rome on Holy Saturday. Probably not advisable unless you want your first impression of the Eternal City to be one of chaos, with a chaser of Catholic guilt!
That being said, Rome is my favorite city on the planet, and should not be missed, even under the Jubilee year added amount of tourists. Maybe start someplace else--like Florence or the Amalfi Coast, and finish in Rome. Different set of logistical challenges for each destination. Do plenty of research, including using the search function in this forum--you'll get the inside scoop on what you're in for.
We will be in Rome April 6-10, and made AirBnB lodging & day tour plans months ago.
Enjoy your planning!