If Italy is on your 2025 travel list, consider this your heads-up: you may want to rethink those plans! Starting next month, the country will kick off Jubilee celebrations that will last through all of 2025.

And these celebrations? They’re expected to draw up to 20 million additional visitors! 🫣

Before we dive into alternative destinations, here are a few quick details:

📌 What is the Jubilee?
The Jubilee (or Holy Year) is a Catholic event that occurs every 25 years, centered in Rome and Vatican City.

📌 Can I still go to Italy in 2025?
Absolutely! But it will require some strategic planning—namely, booking well in advance, being flexible, and staying away from Rome if you can!

📌 Where else can I go in Europe?
I’m so glad you asked. Keep reading for Italy-alternative recommendations!

Italy Alternatives for 2025 Travel

1. Skip the Amalfi Coast—Try Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast Instead

The Amalfi Coast is always a popular spot, even without the Jubilee crowds. If it’s European seaside splendor you’re after, the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia is unbeatable. Coastal views? ✅ Charming seaside towns? ✅ Crystal-clear water? ✅ Check, check, and check.

2. Swap Tuscany’s Wine Region for Bordeaux, France

Tuscany’s rolling vineyards are world-famous, but Bordeaux is just as spectacular. With top-tier wines, charming villages, and rich history, it’s the perfect alternative for wine lovers and vineyard wanderers. Plus, Bordeaux’s cuisine and culture will have you toasting “santé” in no time! 🍷

3. Venice Vibes? Head to Bruges, Belgium

If the canals of Venice are calling your name, consider Bruges instead. This fairy-tale city has romantic waterways, cobblestone streets, and Gothic architecture—all with a Flemish twist. Stroll through picturesque alleyways, take a canal boat ride, and, best of all… enjoy Belgian waffles while you’re at it!

While Italy will always be a dream destination, 2025 might be the perfect year to explore elsewhere in Europe. Wherever you go, we’d love to help plan! Contact us here.