Explore Ireland and Scotland with Brendan Vacations

Brendan Vacations is the Celtic travel experts. From guided tours to independent customized vacations, they promise uniquely tailored experiences delivered by passionate, fun-loving locals from behind the blue door in Dublin, Ireland.

Scotland countryside at sunset

Why Travel with Brendan?

  • They Take You Personally - However you prefer to travel, you’ll stay in hand-selected accommodations, explore exciting sights and experience highly personalized service.
  • They’re Committed to Your Well-Being – Brendan has implemented additional protocols to safeguard your health and well-being while you travel.
  • They Know Where They Go – Brendan specializes in trips to Ireland and Scotland which allows for a unique focus and an extraordinary experience.

TRAVEL STYLE: LOCALLY HOSTED RAIL

Locally Hosted Rail experiences connect an independent travel style with local support. Brendan will help you select your must-see cities in Ireland and Scotland, favorite accommodations and incredible experiences, and when you arrive at your destination, an expert Local Host will greet you with a treasure trove of ideas on what to do, where to eat, drink, shop and what not-to-miss.  Choose from trips such as Ireland's Sights and Sounds, Ireland's Sparkling Gems, Scotland's Cities & Natural Landscapes, and Ireland's Giants and Capital Cities.

What's Included:

  • Planning support from Celtic Travel Experts
  • Standard Rail Tickets from city to city
  • Experiences and activities from Catherine’s Collection
  • Travel in a private car with chauffeur between cities without rail connections
  • Meet and greet with Local Host in each city for tips and recommendations
  • Hand-selected, quality accommodations from Catherine’s Collection
  • 24/7 support from local experts in Dublin

 

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YOU'RE INVITED!
Travel with the experts at Brendan Vacations to this extraordinary part of the world. From fully guided trips that bring these destinations to life to the absolute freedom of discovering Ireland and Scotland on your own, their trips are individually-crafted to help you travel your way. Join us for expert advice, planning tips and more.  To RSVP, please click on the event you wish to attend.


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MEMBER BENEFIT AND AAA VACATIONS BENEFIT

AAA Member Benefit:

  • Get a $40 optional experience credit per person on guided vacations and save up to $75 per person on Custom Vacations including Locally Hosted, Private Chauffeur and Self Drive Vacations.

AAA Vacations Inclusions (select departures):

  • $80 per person optional excursion voucher on guided vacations
  • $40 per person optional experience credit (land only) on Locally Hosted Rail packages
  • Complimentary Hertz Neverlost® GPS with rental car on Self Drive packages
  • $100 per person optional excursion credit, land only (5-night minimum) on Private Chauffeur or Lux Self Drive packages


 

IRELAND'S SPARKLING GEMS

LOCALLY HOSTED RAIL JOURNEY
Round-trip Dublin, Ireland
8 Days

Enjoy the warm welcome from your Local Host, explore Dublin, take the train to Killarney and stay 2 nights, experience the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, and more.



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EPIC LANDSCAPES, CITIES & CASTLES

LOCALLY HOSTED RAIL JOURNEY
Dublin, Ireland to Shannon, Ireland
7 Days 

Uncover secrets in Ireland’s central point (Athlone), overlooking Ireland’s longest river (the Shannon), while sipping a pint in Ireland’s oldest Pub (Sean’s Bar) – What could be better?
 

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Terms & Conditions

*On-tour Credits or Vouchers must be used on or towards trip, cannot be substituted, or transferred; nonrefundable, has no cash value. Other conditions may apply. Prices are in USD, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. Pricing is subject to change. May be combined with 5% Global Tour Rewards savings only, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. Other conditions may apply.

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