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Europe Experience Including a 5-Night Stay in One City of Your Choice - Paris, Madrid, Prague, Vienna, or Rome for 2. Curated for you by travel experts so you can just show up and enjoy. Great addition to a European hunt before or after!
If you've been dreaming of traveling to Europe, here is your chance! Pick ONE city from these five fantastic locations and enjoy a 5-night stay in a 4-star hotel right in the heart of the city. You will also enjoy two amazing activities during your stay so you may discover the unique atmosphere of each destination.
Paris, France
In northern France, situated along the Seine River, the capital city of Paris is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic cities in the world. Brimming with history, the monument-lined boulevards of the city will captivate you. Immerse yourself in the city's stunning architecture, captivating art, and delectable cuisine. Enjoy gourmet meals and fine wines at local bistros.
Paris Experience Includes:
5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center
Daily breakfast
Dinner cruise on the Seine River
Skip-the-line tickets for the Louvre Museum
Winspire booking & concierge service
Take an incredible dinner cruise along the Seine River soaking in the beauty of Paris by night. You will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne as you settle into an intimate window table. The menu includes a choice of starter, main dish, cheese, and dessert with a selection of fine wines and musical entertainment during dinner. Then, skip the line and dive right into the renowned Louvre Museum, a central landmark of the city and one of the world’s largest museums. Among the numerous works you will see, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is one of the highlights of the visit.
Madrid, Spain
Madrid is the capital city of Spain, as well as the largest city. Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, it is home to both the Spanish Royal family and the government headquarters. This cosmopolitan city is bustling with activity, history, culture, and art. Discover the city's rich history, tracing its roots from its Moorish foundation to its transformation into a vibrant royal capital.
Madrid Experience Includes:
5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center
Daily breakfast
Half-day gastronomic walking tour with 4 food stops
Flamenco dinner show with 3-course meal
Winspire booking & concierge service
Explore the undiscovered parts of the city as well as the cherished monuments on a beautiful walking culinary tour. Delve into the heart of Madrid’s history and culture while exploring varied gastronomic delights. Learn about the curious food culture and try some of Madrid’s delicious dishes. Experience an amazing Flamenco dinner show - savor a delicious, traditional dinner while enjoying a wonderful and emotional show. Witness the best of Madrid during this exhilarating show with traditional music and dancing.
Prague, Czech Republic
Situated in the heart of the Bohemian basin is Prague with its magical, mystical atmosphere. The “city of a hundred spires” is like a fairy tale, with its cobblestone streets, beautiful bridges, and numerous towers and cathedrals.
Prague Experience Includes:
5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center
Daily breakfast
Jazz riverboat cruise with dinner and entertainment
Kutna Hora day tour
Winspire booking & concierge service
Enjoy a fun boat cruise through the city’s historical center, with dinner and live jazz music. Take in the views by night from the Vltava River while savoring a mouth-watering meal, sipping a cool drink, and listening to the best local jazz in Prague. Take a full-day excursion from Prague in a private car to the Bone Church and Kutna Hora, located about 1.5 hours east of Prague. This picturesque town was once known for its silver mining, and still maintains the atmosphere of that golden era, with many Gothic buildings lining the romantic, cobblestone streets. Discover Kutna Hora and its monuments and enjoy a lunch in a traditional Czech restaurant. Visit the largest fortress complex on the planet, the Lobkowicz Palace at Prague Castle*. Marvel at the paintings by Canaletto, Cranach, Brueghel, and Velázquez and see music scores written by Beethoven and Mozart. Follow with a midday classical music concert* in the 16th-century palace’s baroque concert hall.
*Admission to the Lobkowicz Palace Museum and the midday classical music not included.
Vienna, Austria
Situated on the Danube River, this capital city is a unique, enchanting blend of old and new. Baroque architecture and imperial palaces line the streets, merging perfectly with the modern coffeehouse and wine bar scene. Home to an important and vast musical heritage, you will find soul-stirring musical performances throughout the city.
Vienna Experience Includes:
5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center
Daily breakfast
2 tickets to a concert at Sala Terrena
Horse-drawn carriage ride
Winspire booking & concierge service
Enjoy an amazing Mozarthaus concert at Sala Terrena, Vienna’s oldest concert hall. The concert, played by four experienced musicians, takes place in the same concert hall where Mozart used to work, play music, and live for a period of his life. The unique intimate setting is simply astonishing, with a hall that is completely covered with intriguing frescoes. With a maximum of 50 guests, you will be sitting right next to the musicians. Delight in a romantic 40-minute horse-drawn carriage ride through the majestic city of Vienna. Beginning at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, ride past squares, palaces, and theaters, soaking in the city as you might have centuries ago as part of the nobility. Be transported into the past and imagine Vienna as it was in the 18th century.
Rome, Italy
Known as the “Eternal City”, Rome was once the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, has been the seat of the Roman Catholic Church for centuries, and is the capital of Italy. Take a stroll through the city, where the ancient ruins offer a glimpse into the past, while the vibrant street life brings the present to life.
Rome Experience Includes:
5-night stay at a 4-star hotel in the city center
Daily breakfast
Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill Tour with private guide
Skip-the-line entry for 2 to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums
Winspire booking & concierge service
Explore the past on a private guided tour of the Colosseum and ancient Rome. Descend into the depths of Rome’s most iconic landmark and see the Colosseum through a gladiator’s eyes. Continue the journey traveling back in time, roaming through the Roman Forum. This exclusive tour gives you direct access to the Colosseum, avoiding the multitudes of crowds that first thronged its entrance nearly 2,000 years ago. No trip to Rome is complete without a visit to the Sistine Chapel and Vatican Museums. Tour the extensive collection of art and archaeology that has been collected by the Popes over the centuries. Behold one of Michelangelo’s all-time masterpieces, the frescoed ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Standing beneath and gazing at this work in person is absolutely unforgettable.
Subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.
Please note hotels are based on availability and we guarantee a standard double room in a 4-star hotel located in the city center. Specific hotel requests or room upgrades can only be accommodated with the payment of a supplemental fee.
WINSPIRE PACKAGE REDEMPTION:
Winspire Travel packages and experiences must be booked within one year of the purchase date. The actual travel date must occur within two years of the purchase date.
WINSPIRE BOOKING & CONCIERGE SERVICES:
Winspire provides a team of seasoned travel professionals to help you redeem your experience. We will book all travel-related details and reservations for every part of your experience. Included within our services, Winspire can assist with extra hotel nights, airfare, and additional guests as a full-service travel agency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Reservations are subject to availability, blackout dates, and major holidays. Reservations must be booked 60 days in advance of travel. Purchases through charity fundraisers are non-refundable. Certificates cannot be resold or replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Ground transportation is the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise stated.
Auction Location:
2596 Bay Road, Redwood City, California, 94063, United States
Credit Card Processing Fee of 4% and Buyers Premium of 6% will be added on each invoice.
Buyer's Premiums:
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6% |
Additional Fees:
| Fee | Amount | Applicable Locations | Applied To |
| Credit Card Processing Fee |
4%
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Not Applicable
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This fee applies to the total of the invoice
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Shipping Details:
The Purchaser (winning bidder) of any physical items will be responsible for the cost, with payment in advance, of any shipping, crating, packaging and insurance associated with delivery.
SCI SFBA assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No physical merchandise will be delivered to winning bidders until SFBA bank confirms full payment has been received. All physical merchandise may not be shipped until 30 days after the close of auction.
Trips purchased online will have the hunt packet emailed to them following payment.
Payment Details:
Credit Card Processing Fee of 4% and Buyers Premium of 6% will be added on each invoice.
All sales are final. NO RETURNS OF WON ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No payments will, under any circumstances, be accepted from any third party not being a successful qualified bidder. Bidders’ names and addresses to which the merchandise must be delivered may not be changed after date of sale.
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- AMEX
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- PayPal
- Wire Transfer
All items or trips are sold ‘as is‘. Chapter does not make or express any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the item or hunt or trip’s description, genuineness, attributions, provenance, or condition. Any warranties with respect to items, hunts or trips are those solely and expressly supplied by the manufacturer or donor. The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, shall be the purchaser. In case of dispute between bidders, the auctioneer, shall have the sole and final discretion to determine the successful bidder
It is the purchaser's responsibility to contact the hunt or trip donor within 30 days and make all the necessary arrangements. If you fail to contact the donor within thirty days of the date of your purchase, the donor may consider the donation invalid.
All auctioned hunts must be used within the timeframe specified on the donation. If no date range is specified, all hunts or trips must be used within one year of the date of purchase.
A majority of outfitters do not allow "stringing" of donation hunts (purchase of multiple hunts in a single country), even if it is not explicitly stated in the hunt description, so please don't buy more than one hunt per country. If you want to string together two or more donated hunts, be sure to gain the approval of ALL the outfitters ahead of bidding, to ensure they will honor your purchases.
Auction hunts are donated in good faith by the donor. Donations are made to both raise money for our core missions, and secondly to attract new customers to outfitters. Most outfitters do not accept multiple purchases by the same bidder to be used all together as one item. Please be respectful of the opportunity you have been offered!
Auction hunt buyers must be flexible as some dates are inevitably booked by the outfitter or professional hunter.
SHIPPING DETAILS:
The Purchaser (winning bidder) of any physical items will be responsible for the cost, with payment in advance, of any shipping, crating, packaging and insurance associated with delivery.
SCI SFBA assumes no responsibility or liability of shipped items. No physical merchandise will be delivered to winning bidders until SFBA bank confirms full payment has been received. All physical merchandise may not be shipped until 30 days after the close of auction.
Trips purchased online will have the hunt packet emailed to them.
CHARITABLE DEDUCTION QUALIFICATIONS
SCI SFBA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is listed as a charitable organization under the United States Internal Revenue Code. Therefore, in accordance with IRS regulations, payments or donations made to the SCI SFBA Chapter for auction items MAY be tax deductible. Please consult your accountant. SCI SFBA tax identification number is 94-3142350
ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS
Please contact Beverly Valdez within 24 hours to arrange payment. bev@safariclub-sfbay.org / 650-409-6005. You must provide card type, account number, expiration date, billing zip code, and 3 digit security code from back of card.
All sales are final. NO RETURNS OF WON ITEMS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No payments will, under any circumstances, be accepted from any third party not being a successful qualified bidder. Bidders’ names and addresses to which the merchandise must be delivered may not be changed after date of sale.
Premiums
6% Buyer's Premium will be added to each winning bid.
4% Credit card fee will be added to each winning bid processed by credit card, wire transfer, or Paypal.
All physical items are subject to local sales tax for Redwood City, California. (9.875%)