Explore Ireland and Scotland with Brendan Vacations
Meet your Ireland and Scotland destination specialist, Brendan Vacations. With more than 55 years of experience, we know how to welcome you to Celtic culture. Enjoy carefree guided tours with personally vetted accommodations and excursions, all arranged to give you a seamless vacation.
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
Explore the Trips
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
- $100 per person optional excursion credit, land only (5-night minimum) on Private Chauffeur or Lux Self Drive packages
Best of Ireland and Premium Scotland
Dublin, Ireland to Edinburgh, Scotland
15 Days | Apr – Oct 2025 & 2026
See the very best of Ireland and Scotland, from sparkling Waterford Crystal to the golfing greats of St. Andrews. Kiss the Blarney Stone. Roam the Scottish Highlands, and more.
Member price from $5,475*
Advertised rate is based on a 6/9/25 departure.
Trip Details
Ireland's Sights and Sounds
Dublin, Ireland to Shannon, Ireland
8 Days | 2025 & 2026
This Locally Hosted Rail departure combines the natural wonders of the Ring of Kerry, the Golden Vale, and Cliffs of Moher with lively metropolises Dublin and Cork. Then add laughter, music, and plenty of Irish charm.
Member price from $2,748*
Price is based on sample itinerary and subject to change with further customizations.
Ashford Castle & Ireland’s Icons Premium
Round-trip Dublin, Ireland
10 Days | May – Oct 2025 & 2026
Stay at the 5-star Ashford Castle, former home to earls, princes, and the Guinness family. Visit the grand St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Stand upon the 700-foot Cliffs of Moher.
Member price from $4,950*
Advertised rate is based on a 6/22/25 departure
Trip Details
The Spirit of Scotland
Round-trip Edinburgh, Scotland
10 Days | 2025 & 2026
Travel with a Private Chauffer on a trip to lift your “spirits.” Dive into Scotland’s passionate whisky scene, savoring the best flavors it has to offer to find the right one for your palate.
Member price from $13,068*
Price is based on sample itinerary and subject to change with further customizations.
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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