Why this package wins for nonprofits
Bordeaux is the auction package built for bidders who understand that wine, history, and genuine French elegance don't come around often. The draw here is concrete: a private wine tour of two Saint-Émilion wineries—some of the world's most sought-after vineyard estates—paired with a private walking tour through the UNESCO-listed city itself, where neoclassical architecture and vibrant markets define every corner. This is a trip that speaks to both the connoisseur and the traveler hungry for authenticity. For your nonprofit, the consignment model means zero risk: you pay HGA nothing upfront. The reserve is $5,495. Every single dollar your bidders raise above that number stays with your mission. Bordeaux packages at this level—5 nights at a 5-star hotel, curated wine experiences, private guides—generate genuine competition in a room because donors know what they're getting: a real escape, a real education, a real memory.
The experience your winner walks into
Your winners arrive in Bordeaux and settle into 5 nights at a 5-star hotel in the heart of the city. The first days unfold at their own pace—morning strolls through charming streets lined with grand plazas and cafés, afternoons exploring the scenic banks of the Garonne River. Then comes the centerpiece: a private wine tour of two wineries in Saint-Émilion, where a knowledgeable guide walks them through the terroir, the craft, and the tasting of some of France's most celebrated wines. The experience deepens with a private walking tour around Bordeaux itself, moving through UNESCO-listed neighborhoods, past neoclassical facades, into vibrant local markets. Every detail is coordinated in advance by HGA's travel team—no logistics to manage, no guessing. They simply arrive, taste, walk, and experience one of Europe's most refined regions exactly as it should be experienced.
What the winner receives
- Private wine tour of 2 wineries in Saint-Émilion
- Private walking tour around Bordeaux
- 5 nights for 2 adults at a 5-star hotel in Bordeaux
- Garonne River exploration and UNESCO-listed neighborhoods
- Access to charming local cafés and vibrant markets
- Dedicated HGA travel specialist for booking & support
Sell the trip. Hand us the winner. You're done.
Send us the winner's name, email, and phone — we do the rest. Within 24 hours, a dedicated HGA booking specialist reaches out to your winner, and your team is officially done. No itineraries, no follow-up emails, no "did they ever book?" anxiety. Your nonprofit gets the credit; we do the work.
The only thing your team owes us is the winner's name, email, and phone. We submit the trip and contact them within 24 hours.
Every winner gets a real human at HGA — same name, same inbox, from first call to wheels-down.
No blackout dates. Winners have 24 months to lock their dates (not to travel — to book).
Our in-house booking and customer-service teams handle every detail. Your donors brag about the trip and the way your nonprofit treated them.
There is no cap on how many times you can put this trip in front of bidders — same night, next event, every year. Reserve it once, sell it again and again. You only ever pay the consignment cost on the trips that actually sell.