Topic: Roma Away - Wednesday 2nd May 7.45pm - Travel Advice in OP

[Birdontheshirt]

sorted flight back with Jet2, but one out there sold out straight away..

I've stupidly 'booked' one out there with BravoFly, never heard of them, anyway put all my details in and they've said they'll confirm my booking within 24 hours?! Not holding much hope.

Anyone have any experiences with them?

We fortunately just managed to get on the jet2 flight. 

But we did fly to Porto with bravofly.  Like you, we got the confirm in 24hrs message, and were initially a bit unsure.  But confirmation came through quickly, and everything worked out fine.  Other than the flight being delayed on the way back - but that wasn't bravofly's fault. 
I'm sure you'll be fine.

[Barry Banana]

Roma already put out information and criteras for their home game.

And they’re doing a Porto with a massive difference between the ‘pre-sale’ prices and the general sale prices.

[redgriffin73]

Anyone used World Choice Sports before for their trips? They have a day trip and one night stay on offer at the moment, flights from Liverpool.

[MaskedBenitez]

And they’re doing a Porto with a massive difference between the ‘pre-sale’ prices and the general sale prices.

Any particular area in their ground OK to sit in?

[davidsteventon]

Confused on this one.

Never been to Rome. Want to go for a holiday at some point.

Got 5+maybe 1 or 2 additional annual leave days at most to balance between this and Kiev (if we get there - but got to consider we might).

Could go to Rome for a week and have a decent time, then worry how I'd get to Kiev by hoping a day trip plane would be available?. Days would then work out.

Or go to Rome for less than a week, but prices and planes are tricky, leaving enough days for a decent Kiev trip.

Or as I also want to not get stabbed in the bum, SportsOptions bus to/from ground is a nice option on a day trip.

Confused. Help us out.

[Levitz]

Confused on this one.

Never been to Rome. Want to go for a holiday at some point.

Got 5+maybe 1 or 2 additional annual leave days at most to balance between this and Kiev (if we get there - but got to consider we might).

Could go to Rome for a week and have a decent time, then worry how I'd get to Kiev by hoping a day trip plane would be available?. Days would then work out.

Or go to Rome for less than a week, but prices and planes are tricky, leaving enough days for a decent Kiev trip.

Or as I also want to not get stabbed in the bum, SportsOptions bus to/from ground is a nice option on a day trip.

Confused. Help us out.

Others are going via other cities, Naples, Milan etc and getting train, potentially still cheaper and less stabby?

[Billy Elliot]

Went in 2,001. Was well aware of the 84 final stories as my Brother went. We'd had a further warning about knife gangs and scooter squad ultra's which might have came from the club, not sure.

There was coaches put on to the ground and the strong advice was to use them. Upon arriving on the day of the match we heard the usual rumours about the night before. Some turned out to be true, some shite and some hn between.

There was a 24 hour alcohol ban accross the whole city. We managed to find a tobaconist who was happy to sell, various other groups of lads shit faced so everyone seemed to be sorted somehow.

We got the coach and there were a few lads asking for spares. When we got off the coach, this turned out to not be a problem because the police just started twatting everyone with batons to get everyone into the ground whether you wanted to go in or not.

Its hard to think that was so long ago, it seems like last month. Its probably changed a lot since a bizzie was shot by an opposition fan, or was it the other way round?  Cant remember. Anyway i wouldnt go planning to find a square with bars. On the other hand it might have all changed.

[Barry Banana]

Any particular area in their ground OK to sit in?

The away end.

[Billy Elliot]

The away end.

Even that wasnt too safe last timd. Pelted with coins the entire 90 minutes. Probably changed since then.

[carl123uk]

2 of us booked on the sport options day trip. Can't wait for this. Just need to sort out parking at Manc airport

[Tombellylfc]

Everyone seems nervous about this then. Presume there won’t be a meet up in a square or similar as there usually is ?

[Billy Elliot]

Everyone seems nervous about this then. Presume there won’t be a meet up in a square or similar as there usually is ?

There wasnt last time, as i said there was a 24 hour alcohol ban so all the bars in the squares was closed. Then again, that was a long time ago now.

[carl123uk]

I don't think Chelsea had any problems over there

[Levitz]

I don't think Chelsea had any problems over there

There was a story about one group being ambushed in a pub I think, but don't recall much about it, or any other incidents......

[hoppyLFC]

Anyone used World Choice Sports before for their trips? They have a day trip and one night stay on offer at the moment, flights from Liverpool.

Just been looking at this, only thing holding me off is that the coach transfer stuff is not too clear, ie getting to the ground from the centre.

[redgriffin73]

Just been looking at this, only thing holding me off is that the coach transfer stuff is not too clear, ie getting to the ground from the centre.

Was the Sport Options one offering transfer to the ground? They haven't on the ones I've done previously. Also are SO doing theirs from Manc or Liv airport does anyone know? I've done both with them before.

[hoppyLFC]

Was the Sport Options one offering transfer to the ground? They haven't on the ones I've done previously. Also are SO doing theirs from Manc or Liv airport does anyone know? I've done both with them before.

Sport options are offering transfer from the city centre to the ground, world choice site just says 'stadium transfers included' ( doesn't say airport transfers included but surely must be ? )

SO flies from Manchester, WC from Liverpool.

[carl123uk]

Sport options

Day Trip

Depart approx 07:00 from Manchester on the morning of the match arriving into Rome approx 11:00 local time. On arrival in Rome there will be coach transfers to the city centre where you will be able to spend the afternoon at leisure where you will be able to enjoy the local hospitality as Rome has some fantastic bars and restaurants in the city.

There will be a coach transfer from the City to the Stadium. More information about this transfer will be on your final itinerary.

After the match coaches will be waiting outside the stadium to take you back to Rome airport. The return flight will land back into Manchester approx 03:30.

[hoppyLFC]

Sport options

Day Trip

Depart approx 07:00 from Manchester on the morning of the match arriving into Rome approx 11:00 local time. On arrival in Rome there will be coach transfers to the city centre where you will be able to spend the afternoon at leisure where you will be able to enjoy the local hospitality as Rome has some fantastic bars and restaurants in the city.

There will be a coach transfer from the City to the Stadium. More information about this transfer will be on your final itinerary.

After the match coaches will be waiting outside the stadium to take you back to Rome airport. The return flight will land back into Manchester approx 03:30.

World Choice


Day trip departing from Liverpool John Lennon Airport from Ł349. Stadium transfers will be included

This price will be valid whomever we may draw against.

 

PLEASE NOTE: The early bookers price of Ł329 p/p has now sold out.

 

Flights:

02MAY18 Liverpool - Rome Fumicini Departing between 06:00 to 09:00 (TBC)

02/03MAY18 Rome Fumicino- Liverpool Departing between 23:55 - 02:00 (TBC)

 

THIS IS FOR A DAY RETURN FLIGHT ONLY - MATCH TICKETS NOT INCLUDED

 

Early booking advised - prices will rise

[redgriffin73]

Sport options are offering transfer from the city centre to the ground, world choice site just says 'stadium transfers included' ( doesn't say airport transfers included but surely must be ? )

SO flies from Manchester, WC from Liverpool.

Were World choice ok to use ?

I've not used them, I've used Sport Options, I was hoping for similar advice as you on World Choice! Good that SO are doing transfers to the ground though, they don't normally and it will be helpful in Rome. Hmmm, might hang on for SO to hopefully add a second flight.

[hoppyLFC]

I've not used them, I've used Sport Options, I was hoping for similar advice as you on World Choice! Good that SO are doing transfers to the ground though, they don't normally and it will be helpful in Rome. Hmmm, might hang on for SO to hopefully add a second flight.

Thinking the same, at least then you know that ALL transfers are included, the other site is a bit vague, but does say on one page 'transfers included for day return packages'.

[redgriffin73]

Could go to Rome for a week and have a decent time, then worry how I'd get to Kiev by hoping a day trip plane would be available?. Days would then work out.

Without getting ahead of ourselves too much, I noticed World Choice Sports are already stating they will run day trips plus one and two night trips to Kiev. I assume Sport Options will offer something too.

[redgriffin73]

Thinking the same, at least then you know that ALL transfers are included, the other site is a bit vague, but does say on one page 'transfers included for day return packages'.

The WCS flight times are a bit vague too. I mean if it leaves Liv at 9am as it says it could, you're only landing in Rome at 1pm their time which cuts your day down a lot.

[Poet]

Will this drop to 1? Surely can't go any lower

[bruffell06]

Will this drop to 1? Surely can't go any lower

With an allocation of around 3,700 it'll go to STH i'd imagine.

[RedTriumph]

I'm travelling by myself for the first time after doing a fair few European aways with my brother. Doesn't sound like it's a journey I should be attempting alone. I was planning to arrange my own flight and get a bed in a hostel dorm but I don't fancy the idea of walking or getting public transport if there's going to be no large meeting in a square and there's the risk from the locals that everyone's suggesting. If anyone is willing to willing to include an extra person in their group I'd be very glad of your company. I'm yet to sort flights and I can cancel the accommodation I've booked if a better option presents itself.

Thanks in advance.

[corbyRed]

Went to Rome last year with the Mrs and had a great time.
Bit pricey but loads of good bars and restaurants and plenty to see.

Going as a football fan in the second leg of a European cup semi final on the other hand...

Nothing gets the hairs on the back of your neck like a good trip to Italy

[Thomas]

Absolutely buzzing for this.

[JohnRed]

Anyone got connecting flights to Rome from Manc/L'pool? Save me getting train from and to Milan

[davidsteventon]

Reckon any chance of the club putting on coaches to/from city centre?

[L8Craig]

Anyone got connecting flights to Rome from Manc/L'pool? Save me getting train from and to Milan

Liverpool to Barcelona
Barcelona to Rome was on yesterday but Id guess thats gone up like every other angle.

Day trip or go for a longer duration would be the best option now.

[Ossie T]

Went in 2001, was my first european away. Had a brilliant couple of days. There was an edge to it certainly.

Wonder how many red without tkts will go to this? We took 7-8000 in 01 but obviously we had that as the allocation.

5 of us want to go without tkts, but if theres not many reds there in the same position then could be tricky!

[Billy Elliot]

Reckon any chance of the club putting on coaches to/from city centre?

Think they will, almost sure they will.

[Billy Elliot]

Surely they wont make 10% pick up from Rome, will they?

[DOG-LFC8]

What hotels/area are people booked into for this? Booked into Hotel Valle, Via Cavour. Just booked it as it was reasonable

[hoppyLFC]

Reckon any chance of the club putting on coaches to/from city centre?

Yes. Like they said they would when we did Beşiktaş away ! 😬😜

[Poet]

With an allocation of around 3,700 it'll go to STH i'd imagine.

All STH?

[redgriffin73]

A second Sport Options day trip is now up on their website.

[wirral_red]

3 of us booked on WorldChoiceSports this morning - says transfers included for day return packages, so going to assume that means to/from stadium as well.

[tossinho]

4 of us going without tickets. Sunday to thursday. Can't wait