Holy Week is the perfect time to tour the Eternal City
April is a wonderful season in Rome. The temperatures are pleasant, the trees are budding, and the tourists of summer have yet to arrive. 
That’s why Holy Week is an ideal time to visit. From Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, to Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, see Rome at its best with the convenience of a private jet arrival.
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Contact our flight coordinators to reserve your private jet to Rome for Easter 2025. Here are a few pieces of advice for your stay.
See the Vatican
There will likely be more faithful in town for Holy Week in 2025, as it is a jubilee year for the Catholic Church. This tradition happens every 25 years and often includes pilgrimages to the Roman basilicas, offering the rare opportunity to walk through one of the Holy Doors, which open only for these sacred celebrations.
The Vatican Museums are a stunning complex — a treasure trove of church artifacts and frescos by the most famous artists of the Renaissance, culminating in the majesty of the Sistine Chapel. Tickets will be scarce during Holy Week, so reserve them well in advance.
While at the Vatican, find Borghiciana Pastificio Artigianale near Castel Sant’Angelo. Their cacio e pepe is the perfect Roman lunch.
Stay for Rome’s Birthday
Legend has it that Rome was founded on April 21, 753 BC. Rome celebrates its birthday each year with a series of parades and performances. Every shop is open and several museums offer free admission.
Rome’s birthday is the opening day for the Rose Garden on the Aventine Hill. It’s also a good time to see Rome’s famous Spanish Steps, covered in azalea bushes that bloom in late April.
Run the Appian Way
Palm Sunday (April 13, 2025) is the time for the annual Roma Appia Run. Loops from 5 km–16.7 km are offered to runners of all skill levels. Besides traversing one of the world’s most ancient roadways, the racecourse offers paths through city parks and even ancient catacombs.
The Best Spots Near the Touristy Parts
Frequent visitors to Rome know that the restaurants adjacent to its famous monuments are usually tourist traps. But there are some 
decent spots near those sites. Here’s our list of places to go in between sightseeing.
Piazza Navona: After you’ve seen Bernini’s masterful fountain sculptures, it’s time for a glass of wine. Head right out of the south end of the piazza and at the next corner you’ll find Enoteca il Piccolo. This tiny wine bar specializes in natural wines by the glass, with snacks and salumi to complement them.
Campo dé Fiore: This square is a bustling marketplace surrounded by largely average bars. There is one gem on the block, however. Down the block from the northern corner of the square, Osteria da Fortunata serves perhaps the best carbonara in Rome.
Pantheon: This temple has nearly two thousand years of history — a must-see on your first visit. Just north of the Pantheon, you’ll find an outpost of All’Antico Vinaio. This shop has opened locations all over Italy after becoming famous for its schiacciata sandwiches.
Piazza Venezia: If you’re in the bustling city center visiting the Capitoline Museum or the Roman Forum, you’ll need a spot to get off your feet and relax. Oro Bistrot is that spot, an elegant cocktail bar with a gorgeous view of the Vittorio Emanuele II Monument.
Easter in Rome
April is the perfect opportunity to attend mass at Rome’s renowned cathedrals and see its famous history without the throng of visitors. Contact our flight coordinators to reserve a private jet to Rome this spring!
