Angel Castylanos, a multimedia travel expert and travel journalist, and European tour experts explain everything you need to know about going to Europe at the cow 2025.
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If you traveled to Europe in 2024, you may have noticed that you were not the only one. The continent set a new tourism record last year, in which international visitors crossed the level before the post. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, last year 742 million passengers visited Europe 5 % more than 2023.
Europe is expected to become a key destination in 2025, and the translantic journey is becoming even easier. US -based airlines such as United and Americans are expanding their routes to popular places, including Milan, Rome, Palermo, Madrid and Nice.
If you intend to go to Europe this year, there are some key changes for the journey that you should prepare. Angel CastylanosA multimedia travel specialist and travel journalist, and European tour experts Tour Guy Explain everything from new routes to new routes to the latest rules.
Etius Visa Waiver 2025
After years of delay, Europe’s Electronic Travel Information and Authority System (Etias) is finally starting in 2025 in summer. This is not a visa, but before entering the Schengen Zone, citizens from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and many other countries are allowed visa exemption and mandatory travel.
Airlines will refuse boarding without it, and you will not step into Europe. The cost is US $ 7, and it is suitable for three years. “As soon as travel insurance, you should handle it online, like travel insurance, to avoid last -minute headaches.”
Meanwhile, the UK has a travel permit system, the ETA (electronic travel permission), which is already in force. It costs £ 10 ($ 12.90), but if you are moving through Heathrow, you don’t need it.
Rome’s 2025 Jubilee
With such an increase in visitors, Rome’s top attractions – such as the Vatican Museum, Colozium, and St. Peters Basilica – will be highly demanded.
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The 2025 Jubilee is one of the most important events in Europe in Rome, which estimates 39 million pilgrims to the eternal city. Organized by the Catholic Church, this historical event will attract people from all over the world, which will make it an extraordinary year for tourism.
With such an increase in visitors, the high attractions of Rome – such as the Vatican Museum, Colozium, and St. Peters Basilica – will be in high demand, especially during the summer months. Hotels in Rome are already filling up, and the last minute passengers can feel the rotation of themselves for their availability.
“If traveling to Rome in 2025 is on your list, the best move is to lock your dates and avoid disappearance, and the Book Book tours, tickets and accommodation are well better.”
Good news? Many famous places in Rome, including Triage Fountain, Paiza Nuna, and Ponta Santengelo, have made significant renovation before the Jubilee, which looks more amazing than ever. In addition, the city has unveiled a friendly onpiens for its latest pedestrians, Paiza Pew, who has been in the years of a project to enhance its ability to walk for this memorable event.
Venice’s 2025 Day Trapper Tourist Tax
If you plan to travel in Venice in 2025, be ready to pay access fees.
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If you plan to travel in Venice in 2025, be ready to pay access fees. After years of debate, the city has restored the Venice Entry Fee, which will be implemented on the peak days from April 18 to July 27 to 8:30 pm to 4:00 pm.
Although there is some exemption, most foreign tourists have to pay € 5 (40.40) to enter for the day. The fee can be paid online quickly, so take care of it before arriving. Hotel visitors are exempt overnight, as the fee has been prepared to reduce the crowd from day -to -day travers instead of long -term guests.
“If Venus is on your 2025 trip, make a better plan – or even better plan, considering the city’s calm, more magical moments,” says Castylonos.
Paris Metro Rent increases in 2025
Paris Metro is an easy and most effective way to visit the city.
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Paris Metro is an easy and most effective way to visit the city. Nevertheless, ticket prices have increased in the metro, buses and RER trains by January 1, 2025, including Charles D Round Airport (CDG) routes.
What to expect here:
- One -way metro ticket price is now € 2.50 (70 2.70)
- A bus ticket is € 2 ($ 2.20)
- A complete rented ticket in the Paris area, including CDG Airport, is now 13 (14.10))
Navigo Jor Pass (Day Pass) is a simple and cost -effective option for those planning to use public transport frequently. Available as a physical card for Apple Pay users and in the Apple wallet, it allows travelers to easily buy and tap in Paris.
The new route to the train for 2025
In 2024, the rail travel accelerates popularity and the new train routes launched in 2025 will make it easier for passengers to reach the major cities. Training in Europe is often an easy, more comfortable and environmentally friendly way. Eurastar announced a new route between Amsterdam in London in less than 4 hours. There is also a new contact between Paris and Berlin. The Old Night Train run by the Austrian OBB network usually takes 13 hours. Now, the new high -speed train runs daily and it takes 8 hours.
Airline’s new route for 2025
Airlines based in the United States are doubling the European travel in 2025, adding new routes, and services have been increased in some of the most famous destinations in the continent. If you plan to travel to Europe in 2025, you will have more direct flight options than ever before.
What is new here:
- The American Airlines is expanding the Rome (FCO) service twice daily during the travel season from Philadelphia (PHL). She is also adding new flights to Milan (MXP), Nice (NCE), and Edinburgh (EDI).
- United Airlines is launching new routes to Palermo, Sicily (PMO) and Bilbao, Spain (Bio) in May 2025.
- In May, United will introduce a direct flight from Washington DC (NCE) to the DC, which will make it even easier to reach the French Riviera.
With the increase in flights and new destinations, 2025 is becoming a great year for European travel. So soon the book to take advantage of these expanded routes.
