Brendan Vacations —  

For Scotland and Ireland tours, Brendan Vacations are local experts. Their team in Dublin, led by Managing Director of 30 years, Catherine Reilly, love being able to showcase their homeland.

Brendan’s Home of Thrones tour takes you to the charming seaside villages, mysterious landscapes and a ton of Game of Thrones locations. Northern Ireland is THE place to be if you’re a fan of the hit HBO series. Explore the real-life Westeros with caves, castles, forests and the famous Dark Hedges used as the location for the Kingsroad.

Brendan’s UK tours offer a choice of four travel styles: Guided, Private Chauffeur, Locally Hosted, and Self Drive tours.  Chauffeured tours start at the airport with your chauffeur, your personal guide who brings each destination to life, as you travel in your luxury vehicle.  Accommodations and sightseeing are all personally tailored.

Their Guided Vacations include an expert Travel Director, driver and Local Specialists along the way; sightseeing with a VIP entry and unique Insider Experiences, plus free time with a choice of optional excursions; travel via luxury coach with panoramic windows, air conditioning, restrooms and WiFi; daily breakfasts and many authentic meals; and group airport transfers.

Locally Hosted Rail Vacations are the perfect combination of Irish treats and warm hospitality. Enjoy the independence and excitement of exploring Ireland’s most popular cities, accompanied by the sage (and often witty) advice of  Local Hosts-who are just that: local. They know the ins and outs of your destination, and are only too eager to give you the inside scoop.

Brendan’s Dublin Managing Director, Catherine Reilly, personally knows, inspects and selects each of their featured accommodations. Enjoy the full local Ireland and Scotland experience than by staying at a mix of castles and manors, hotels and B&Bs, including family town homes, farmhouses and simple country homes, some hundreds of years old.