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Tuscany Lovers: Romance, Style & Flavor in Cortona. Stop *saying* "I love you" and start showing it!
Romantic Dinner, Jewelry Boutique, Chocolate & Wine Tasting, and 3- or 4-Night Stay for 2
This Experience for 2 Includes:
* 3-night weekend (Fri–Sun) or 4-night weekday (Mon–Thu) stay in Cortona, Tuscany
* Welcome bottle of Champagne on arrival
* Visit to Del Brenna Jewelry, an artisanal boutique with Prosecco and private showroom access
* Romantic 3-course dinner at Ristorante La Loggetta
* Chocolate & wine pairing at Sottovoce Wine Bar
* Winspire booking & concierge service — seamless support from planning to travel
Perched on a sun-drenched Tuscan hilltop, Cortona is the kind of place that feels written for love stories. Winding cobblestone streets lead you past frescoed churches and piazzas where the golden light lingers on terracotta rooftops. From nearly every vantage point, the landscape unfolds like a painting — endless vineyards, silvery olive groves, and rolling hills that stretch toward the horizon. Here, romance is everywhere: in the architecture carved by centuries, in the warmth of the locals who greet you like family, and in every plate of rustic, farm-to-table cuisine that invites you to slow down and savor the moment.
Artisanal Jewelry Experience
Step inside Del Brenna Jewelry, a hidden gem tucked within one of Cortona’s most storied palazzi. With a flute of chilled Prosecco in hand, you’ll be surrounded by the sparkle of hand-crafted pieces that reflect both artistry and heritage. From delicate filigree earrings to bold statement necklaces, each jewel carries the soul of Tuscan craftsmanship. For your evening out, select a piece to wear — transforming the night into a moment of elegance and self-expression. The next morning, return it to the atelier, or choose to keep it forever as a tangible reminder of your time in Cortona.
Romantic Dinner & Chocolate Pairing
As twilight settles over the town, your evening begins at Ristorante La Loggetta, an intimate, candlelit haven housed in the vaulted cellars of a 13th-century palazzo. Beneath wooden beams and terracotta floors, each course tells a story of Tuscany — rich pastas, earthy flavors, and recipes rooted in generations of tradition. After dinner, step out into the moonlit streets of Cortona, where history and romance seem to linger in the air. Hand in hand, make your way to Sottovoce Wine Bar, a cozy hideaway where your night concludes with a decadent pairing of fine wines and artisanal chocolates — a sensual finale to a day steeped in passion, flavor, and timeless Italian charm.
Luxury Apartment Stay
Your home in Cortona is a charming private apartment for two, blending classic Tuscan character with modern comforts. From its central location, you’ll be just steps away from Cortona’s shops, trattorias, and piazzas. Toast your arrival with a chilled bottle of Champagne and let Tuscany’s rhythm welcome you into its timeless embrace.
Additional Information:
Climbing a staircase is required to access apartment. The building does not have an elevator.
Cortona is approximately a 1.5-hour drive from Florence and a 2.5-hour drive from Rome.
Nearby cities: Perugia 45 km; Siena 70 km; Florence 100 km; Rome 205 km; Pisa 200 km
Package Blackout Dates: The week of major holidays and major local events. Additional dates may apply.
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%)