Everton away day guide: Atalanta flights, tickets, hotels, and stadium info for the Europa League clash
Everton travel to Italy to take on Atalanta in their first Europa League match of the season
EVERTON kick off their Europa League campaign by travelling to Italy to take on Atalanta.
The Bergamo-based side enjoyed an outstanding Serie A campaign last season, finishing 4th and entering a European competition for the first time since 1991.
Here is everything you need to know if you are an Everton fan planning to travel to the match.
How do I get to Atalanta?
The match will not be played at Atalanta's Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia in Bergamo, as it is not up to Uefa standards.
Instead it will be played 120 miles away in Reggio Emilia, at the Mapei Stadium.
How do I get to the stadium?
The cheapest way to get there is to fly to Milan, although Bologna airport is closer.
Direct trains run from both cities, taking an hour and a half from Milan and 40 minutes from Bologna.
The Mapei Stadium is about half an hour walk from the city centre, but fans can also get bus 5 or bus H.
How many tickets have Everton been allocated and how much will they cost?
Everton have been handed a bumper allocation of 4000 tickets for the match against Atalanta.
Tickets will cost £23.50 and are on sale to season ticket holders.
Where should I stay?
There are three hotels near the Mapei Stadium - Holiday Inn Express Reggio Emilia, Hotel Remilia, and Hotel Cristallo.
Hotels in the centre of the city are relatively few in number and Toffees fans may be better off staying in Bologna or Milan.
Are Everton operating an official tour?
Yes. A one-day package is available with Thomas Cook Sport, costing £399.
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