Why this package wins for nonprofits
Tuscany and Umbria draw bidders because they promise something most travel packages don't: the chance to actually live in the rhythm of Italy's Green Heart. A private villa in Cortona for seven nights, a local wine tour, and an authentic culinary experience aren't just itinerary checkmarks—they're the kind of specific, grounded experiences that make people open their paddles. Cortona itself, perched above golden Umbrian hills, has been drawing travelers and artists for centuries, and your bidders will understand instantly why. For your nonprofit, this is a consignment win: you pay nothing upfront. HGA handles all coordination and logistics. The reserve is just $4,995—and every dollar your winners bid above that goes directly to your mission. That's the math that builds energy in the room: a genuinely desirable seven-night European escape where generosity and bidding power align.
The experience your winner walks into
Your winners arrive in Cortona and settle into their private villa—three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a full kitchen, and an al fresco terrace overlooking vineyards and rolling hills. The first evening, they gather on the shared pool deck or at the BBQ to orient themselves. Over the next week, they experience the real Umbria: a local wine tour that takes them into the vineyards surrounding their home, tasting directly from producers who've farmed these slopes for generations. A dining experience—either a private chef visit or a guided meal in a nearby historic village—anchors an evening, bringing authentic Umbrian flavors to their table or introducing them to centuries-old trattorias in towns like Perugia or Assisi, just a short drive away. Between planned experiences, they have the villa's fully equipped kitchen, the terrace for long lunches, and the freedom to explore Cortona's medieval streets, local markets, and the smaller villages dotting the landscape. HGA's travel team handles all details—restaurant bookings, wine tour logistics, any adjustments needed. Seven nights, six guests, one unforgettable base in the heart of Italy.
What the winner receives
- 7 nights for 6 adults in private villa, Cortona
- Local wine tour in Umbrian vineyards
- Authentic culinary dining experience
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, full kitchen, shared pool, al fresco terrace, BBQ
- Free Wi-Fi, A/C, and concierge support throughout stay
- HGA travel specialist for booking, logistics & on-trip 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.