2024 Auction Lots

Five (5) night indulgent Switzerland adventure for two (2) couples

Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to Switzerland
VIP Meet and Greet, roundtrip airport services with customs assistance, airport transfers and ground transportation to all stated activities

Zermatt, Switzerland:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations in Alpine Suites Matterhorn at Five-star Mont Cervin Palace
Full day unforgettable Gornergrat experience with a private guide, followed by a 40-minute helicopter flight around Matterhorn
Lunch at picturesque Kulmhotel Gornergrat with raclette and cheese fondue
Dinner at the charming Restaurant Chez Heini
Four (4) Excellence Class tickets on the Glacier Express train from Zermatt to St. Moritz, including a Champagne reception, apéritif and appetizer, multi-course lunch served with wine and teatime in the afternoon with canapés

St. Moritz, Switzerland:
Three (3) nights’ accommodations in St. Moritz Suites at Five-star Badrutt’s Palace
Full day private guided tour of St. Moritz Mountains, including tickets to St. Moritz – Corviglia
Lunch at the exceptional Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant
One-hour horse and buggy ride to Roseg Valley, including hot tea and cookies
Lunch at Hotel Restaurant Roseg Gletscher, with magnificent views

Two couples will experience the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps, luxuriating in its unique climate, glorious glacier scenery and outstanding cuisine.

The adventure begins in Zermatt, an upscale resort nestled at the base of the Matterhorn. Following a private transfer to Mont Cervin Palace, Zermatt’s oldest hotel, you’ll relax in your spacious Alpine Suite with a mesmerizing Matterhorn view.

The next morning, board the cog railway to head to Gornergrat with a private guide, a must-see in the Alps. Marvel at the panoramic vistas of majestic rock faces, glistening eternal snow and the Matterhorn. Lunch showcases regional delights like raclette and fondue, paired with local wines. You will finish your Gornergrat experience with a private helicopter flight around Matterhorn.

That evening, you’ll dine at Restaurant Chez Heini, one of Zermatt’s most distinctive restaurants. Enjoy the specialty of lamb roasted on an open fire with herbs and spices, followed by a potential musical performance by Dan Daniell, son of the founder.

The eight-hour journey from Zermatt to St. Moritz will take place in ultimate luxury aboard the Glacier Express, one of the world’s legendary trains. You’ll travel in the Excellence Class at the front of the train, in private two-seater lounge compartments, with refreshments and a multi-course lunch while gazing at unspoiled forests, Alpine pastures and mountain valleys. Upon arrival in St. Moritz, you’ll check into the iconic Badrutt’s Palace for the quintessential St. Moritz experience, favored by celebrities and royalty since 1896.

Your full-day tour of the St. Moritz Mountains begins with a ride on the St. Moritz-Corviglia Funicular. Your ultimate destination is the Paradiso Mountain Club & Restaurant, with the option to enjoy the Music Deck, which offers the best in mountain comfort food, drinks and cocktails – all accompanied by an unstoppable beat – or the Mountain Club, built around a love of great food, music and lifestyle in one of the most scenic parts of Switzerland. It’s the pinnacle of experiences set on top of the world.

The following day, you’ll have a date with nature at her best. You’ll be transferred to the town of Pontresina and travel by private, horse-drawn carriage to the Roseg Valley. At Hotel Restaurant Roseg Gletscher, relish venison, wild boar and game terrines, culminating in a spectacular dessert buffet, all amidst stunning glacier and snow-capped Bernina massif views.

You’ll be dreaming of the beauty of Switzerland for years to come—so place your highest bid and help the dreams of our underserved children come true!

Insider's Info

Visit to be scheduled for mutually agreeable dates and based on availability. Winning bidders can fly in or out of Milano Malpensa airport or Zurich airport. Private transfers are included and will take approximately 3-3.5 hours and include a deli basket with sandwiches, fruit and non-alcoholic beverages. Daily breakfast is included at both Mont Cervin Palace and Badrutt’s Palace. Some of the restaurants listed above are season specific. If the restaurants are not available during the winners’ dates of travel, other restaurants will be offered. Meals stated above are a pre-selected menu or a credit up to CHF 200.00 towards the cost of the meal and include select wine, water and coffee. Any additional cost is at the winning bidders’ expense. Tickets aboard the Glacier Express include meals stated, snacks throughout the day and soft drinks. Top-shelf wines and spirits are not included. Additional wine and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are not included for any portion of the trip. Each couple will receive one (1) $100 credit at each hotel to be utilized during the stay and only valid on the property. Gratuities are not included.

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