Description Rules & restrictions Auction process FAQ As a MileagePlus Cardmember®, get exclusive, behind-the-scenes access with illy — United Airlines' worldwide coffee partner — and experience the journey of coffee from bean to cup. Bid now for an unforgettable trip through the heart of Brazil’s most vibrant cities and celebrated coffee-growing region, and travel in United Premium Plus®. Your adventure begins in São Paulo, Brazil's dynamic culinary capital, with a dinner celebrating the rhythm and flavors of Brazil. From there, dive into the world of illy at their Università del Caffè for an immersive coffee tasting and education session before traveling to the lush coffee-growing region of São Sebastião do Paraíso, where a rare look at illy's operations and exclusive farm access reveal the full journey of coffee from harvest to export. The journey continues to Santos, where the historic Museu do Café (Coffee Museum) brings Brazil's pivotal role in the global coffee trade to life. Finally, the São Paulo portion of the trip will end with an intimate dinner prepared by illy's Chef Ambassador, celebrating the remarkable connection between coffee, gastronomy and Brazilian culture. From there, you will make your way to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's most iconic coastal city, for the second chapter of this unforgettable journey. Explore legendary landmarks and soak in Rio de Janeiro at your own pace across its world-famous beaches and colorful, vibrant neighborhoods. Don't miss this rare and immersive introduction to Brazil's rich coffee heritage, world-class culture and iconic cities. This experience for two (2) includes the below itinerary: Please note: A detailed itinerary will be provided upon winning the auction. The overview below highlights the experiences included in this package. Itinerary is subject to change. Friday, June 19 United Economy® airfare for two (2) from your preferred U.S. airport to a United hub on Friday, June 19, 2026 ¹ United Premium Plus® airfare for two (2) from a United hub to São Paulo (GRU) on Friday, June 19, 2026 Saturday, June 20 Check-in at hotel in São Paulo ² Kick off your Brazilian adventure with an evening samba dinner experience celebrating the rhythm and flavors of Brazil Sunday, June 21 Visit illy’s Università del Caffè for an immersive coffee tasting and education session Enjoy lunch at a traditional Brazilian restaurant known for its grilled meats Monday, June 22 Check-out of hotel in São Paulo Travel to São Sebastião do Paraíso, one of Brazil’s most important coffee-producing regions ³ Visit illy’s coffee warehouse and experience the transformation from raw beans to premium coffee through roasting and tasting ³ Lunch will be provided Experience a traditional comida mineira dinner, featuring regional specialties and local ingredients Check-in at hotel in São Sebastião do Paraíso Tuesday, June 23 Check-out of hotel in São Sebastião do Paraíso Tour illy’s regenerative coffee farms and experience the full journey from harvest to bean with exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to the craft behind every cup ³ Enjoy lunch on the farm before returning to São Paulo ³ Check-in at hotel in São Paulo Wednesday, June 24 Day trip excursion to the coastal city of Santos and visit the historic Museu do Café, highlighting Brazil’s role in global coffee trade ³ Enjoy lunch at a traditional Portuguese seafood restaurant before returning to São Paulo ³ Experience a chef-curated dinner in São Paulo prepared by illy’s Chef Ambassador, celebrating the connection between coffee, gastronomy and Brazilian culture ³ Thursday, June 25 Check-out of hotel in São Paulo ² Economy airfare for two (2) from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, June 25, 2026 Check-in at hotel in Rio de Janeiro ² Friday, June 26 Excursion — explore Rio de Janeiro’s most famous sights, including Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain Saturday, June 27 Check-out of hotel in Rio de Janeiro ² United Premium Plus® airfare for two (2) from Rio de Janeiro (GIG) to a United hub on Saturday, June 27, 2026 Sunday, June 28 United Economy® airfare for two (2) from a United hub to your preferred U.S. airport on Sunday, June 28, 2026 ¹ Three (3) packages are available for this experience with one (1) package maximum per Cardmember. Bids for this auction will start at 50,000 MileagePlus® miles. Bidding opens at 8:00 AM CT on April 1, 2026, and will close at 5:00 PM CT on April 30, 2026. The winning members will be notified on May 1, 2026. Want another way to experience this illy coffee journey in Brazil? Bid on the Polaris package . ¹ Travel must originate and end in the 48 contiguous United States or Washington D.C. Outbound flight destination and return flight point of origin must be directly served by United Airlines, travel on partner airlines is not permitted. ² A $200 gift card is included in this package to cover airport transfer expenses. ³ Includes group transportation. -All travelers must be 21+ a