Vampires 2023

Registration now open!

Vampires!
The Legends. The Stories. The Reality.
London and Paris. January 6 - 16, 2023

Are you ready for a spine-tingling journey?

Come explore the history of vampires in England and France! From the ruins of Whitby Abbey (where Dracula claimed his first English victim) to historic cemeteries teeming with creepy legends, we'll learn about the myths--and realities!--of vampires in European culture and literature.

Some Trip Highlights:

Visit a French museum of vampire history, replete with objects such as a 19th-century vampire hunter's kit
Follow an expert guide through Père Lachaise cemetery and learn its dark secrets
Travel to Whitby, the site of Dracula's arrival in England (and learn why Bram Stoker chose Whitby as a setting in the novel!)
Dine at a vampire-themed London pizza joint
Prowl through an English heath thick with vampire legends
Enjoy a meal at a spooky restaurant where patrons dine in complete darkness
Explore the extensive catacombs beneath the streets of Paris
Sample French wines (some blood red...) and cheeses (okay, not particularly spooky...) at a private tasting
See the sites of a real-life vampire's horrifying crimes
Drink a piña colada at Trader Vic's
Plus, visit the most famous sites in London and Paris, from Westminster Abbey to the Eiffel Tower!

Vampires 2023 Trip Package

Registration Deadline: October 1, 2022
(note that registration may close earlier if all spots on the trip fill prior to the deadline)

Trip Cost: $4185

Includes:

Lodging for ten nights (double occupancy) in four-star hotels in London, Whitby, and Paris (for single room supplement, add $850)
All entrance fees and tours at museums and other sites toured as a group
All ground transportation between cities
All public transportation within London and Paris
All breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 fangtastic dinner
A drink at two different quirky, famous London pubs
A wine-and-cheese tasting in Paris
Liz and Adam's guidance, advice, and support both before and during the trip

Not Included:

Airfare to/from Europe (but we're happy to arrange it for you--just let us know!)
Transportation between airport and hotel upon arrival and departure
Remaining meals not otherwise mentioned
Incidental expenses
Travel insurance (but we're happy to arrange it for you!)

Standard Payment Schedule:
$495 deposit due at time of registration to hold your spot
$1495 due by October 1, 2022 (+$850 if choosing single-occupancy lodging)
Remaining balance due by November 15, 2022

Questions about payment? Interested in setting up monthly payments?

Ready to reserve your spot?
Click the button below to register and pay the $495 deposit, and, ta-da, you're going to London & Paris!

Vampires 2023 Registration

Vegan? Gluten free? Kosher? If you have any special dietary needs, just let us know--we will make sure the group meals accommodate your needs, and we'll be happy to help you research your options for your independent, individual meals, too.

Questions about accessibility? Though our group trips are designed for the moderately active, with a fair amount of walking, we are happy to work with you in advance and discuss the possibility of alternate arrangements if you need them. (And of course, we are also happy to work with you to create custom individual vacations for any level of mobility.)

Need more time in Europe? Want to extend your stay? If you are interested in adding days to your trip on either end, we would be happy to arrange and book things for you, for no additional service fee.