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Let Brendan Vacations take you personally to Ireland and Scotland and show you a view of this extraordinary country through the eyes of the locals. Dedicated Celtic travel experts will enhance your immersive experience.  Every vacation is personally planned to ignite the sense of wonder that is aligned to this extraordinary part of the world.  Your stories are brought to life by a team in the heart of Dublin where hand-crafted itineraries offer unequaled Celtic expertise, deep local relationships and insights, the must-see sights, and highly personalized service.

AAA Members receive up to $75 per person savings plus an on-trip credit; depending on final trip cost and travel style, on Custom Vacations, including Locally Hosted, Private Chauffeur, Self Drive, and Lux Self Drive Vacations or a $40 per person voucher towards an optional excursion on Guided Vacations.  Additional value and savings are available on AAA Vacations® journeys

Travel to Ireland and Scotland

TOP TRIPS HAND-CRAFTED BY LOCAL EXPERTS

The Celtic Experts

We only do Ireland and Scotland. Our dedicated team of Celtic destination experts have over 55 years of experience in providing handcrafted, immersive vacations that combine people, places and culture, each planned, managed and personally delivered by passionate, fun-loving locals. As we like to say, we are ‘anything in a kilt’ – your personal connection to our Celtic homelands.   

Top Rated Highlights and Authentic Dining

We connect you with our history, culture and traditions through exclusive activities and dining (often with VIP access) chosen for how they enrich your experiences and the lives of the locals you’ll encounter. 

Price Drop Promise 2026

Pay in full for your 2026 tour today and if the price goes down before you travel, we'll refund the difference.* Use code PDP26 when booking.

 

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Travel Directors Make the Difference

Part storyteller, part wizard of organization and planning. Your Travel Director will be on hand throughout your trip taking care of all the details, while telling tales of the legends and sharing fascinating insights to the destinations you visit. 

Enchanting Ireland - Premium

8 days from $3,295

Step into this most enchanting of Ireland trips, revealing what life is like on the island. Breathe in the fresh Galway air and wander the flower-scented gardens of Kylemore Abbey before dinner in the O’Connells’ home to learn all about the ‘lost’ town of Newtown Jerpoint.

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Castles and Manors

8 days from $3,226

This grand Ireland castle trip is fit for royalty, including lavish stays in the homes of Irish nobility. You’ll travel to Kildare and learn all about the racehorses of Ireland, visit the Ring of Kerry and watch how delicate marble is carved in Connemara.

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Terms & Conditions

*Save 10% on select Guided Vacation departures as featured on brendanvacations.com as Early Bird Travel Sale. New bookings only made with deposit between August 28, 2023 and December 14, 2023. Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. Prices are in USD, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. May be combined with 5% Global Tour Rewards savings only, not combinable with group discounts, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. Other conditions may apply.

^$200 per person deposit required at time of booking for Level 1 tours to hold space; some trips require payment in full at time of booking.

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*Save up to 15% on select departures for travel through March 31, 2024 featured on brendanvacations.com as Last Minute Deals. Last Minute Deals: up to 15% off trips departing within 120 days of departure. Full payment due at time of booking. Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. Sample savings based on Best of Scotland departing March 31, 2024. All offers: valid on new bookings only. Prices are in USD, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions. Savings are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. May be combined with 5% Global Tour Rewards savings only, not combinable with group discounts, Future Travel Credit carry forward discount or any other discount or promotion. Other conditions may apply. TICO# R50025597

AAA Members receive an $80 per person on-trip credit toward the purchase of an additional Optional Experience on select Guided Vacations (standard Member Benefit does not apply); $40 per person on-trip credit on Self-Drive vacations; $40 per person on-trip credit on Locally Hosted Rail vacations; $100 per person on-trip credit on Private Chauffeur vacations. On-trip credits are valid per guest must be used on vacation, non-transferable, no cash value; $100 per person on-trip credit on Lux Self-Drive vacations. †AAA Members receive a discount of $25 per person on Locally Hosted Rail, Private Chauffeur, Self-Drive and Lux Self-Drive packages of $1,500+ (land only, per person), $40 per person on independent packages of $2,000+ (land only, per person), $75 per person on independent packages of $5,000+ (land only, per person). †Other conditions apply to all offers. Itineraries and inclusions are subject to change and availability.

Every effort is made to ensure accuracy of the above content. Brendan Vacations cannot be held responsible for typographical errors or errors arising from unforeseen circumstances. Other conditions may apply. CST# 2084503-20

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