RIVER OF ENCHANTMENT: A Big Magic creativity journey with Elizabeth Gilbert, with 3 Nights in Lake Como & 1 Night in Lucerne

12 days from Lake Como to Amsterdam
Your European vacation begins with a 3-night stay in Lake Como and 1 night stay in Lucerne, with a special excursion up Mount Stanserhorn for spectacular Swiss Alpine panoramas. In Como, walk through the charming historic district, visit the impressive Piazza Duomo, and enjoy a boat ride on the lake. In Lucerne, your guided walking tour includes the Chapel Bridge, and a special highlight excursion to Swiss Alps.

Then, onto meet your Avalon Suite Ship and begin your cruise. Imagine drifting through the heart of Europe on a journey devoted entirely to wonder, creativity, beauty, and connection. Join New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert, as she hosts a “Big Magic” Rhine River cruise — an immersive adventure through the storybook landscapes of Switzerland, Germany, France, and Holland. You'll explore ancient villages, mythical forests, breathtaking cathedrals, vineyards, castles, cafés, museums, and riverside streets that have inspired artists, writers, musicians, and dreamers for centuries. Along the way, you will have the unique and special opportunity to participate in a series of workshops led by Liz and conversations designed to awaken curiosity, rekindle creativity, encourage courage, and deepen community.

Step away from ordinary life and remember how astonishing, playful, mysterious, and beautiful the world truly is.

About Elizabeth Gilbert:
Through her critically acclaimed novels and bestselling works of nonfiction, Elizabeth Gilbert has inspired millions of readers to explore creativity, spirituality, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Her memoir, Eat Pray Love, became a global phenomenon in 2006. The #1 New York Times bestseller chronicles the year Gilbert spent traveling the world following a life-changing divorce and has resonated with readers from around the globe.
Since then, people have turned to Gilbert for inspiration in leading brave, authentic, and creative lives. In her bestselling book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, she explores the nature of creativity and shares her signature blend of wisdom, humor, and insight on curiosity, inspiration, and courage to create. With more than 25 million books sold worldwide, Gilbert has become one of her generation’s most beloved and influential voices, earning a devoted international readership that continues to grow.