Travel This Summer
Ready to start planning 2022 trips?
We just released our 2022 Ireland and Scotland Fully Customizable Trips and they’re already selling fast. Schedule a personal planning session with one of our Celtic Travel Experts so we can handcraft the perfect vacation for you.
"Say Yes to Ireland & Scotland" Travel Events
Join our Travel Experts as we transport you to Ireland and Scotland and introduce the wonders and characters that can only be found with Brendan Vacations.
During our "Say Yes to Ireland and Scotland" virtual event as we connect you with the people and stories that bring our homelands to life. There is so much to satisfy an adventurous spirit in Ireland and Scotland and Brendan can help you get out there and experience it.
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Enter to Win a Family Trip (Valued at $10,000)*
Know a family that deserves a free trip?* Ahem… we’re pretty sure you can think of one. Well good thing we know exactly how to keep you and your clan smiling together with memories that will last a lifetime. So enter to win a free trip to Ireland because after all, families that travel together, grow together.
You Can Travel Stress-Free
The health and wellbeing of our guests and team, has always been, and always will be our main priority. We put numerous new measures in place to elevate our hygiene standards and protocols.
We’ve made booking our trips even more flexible to give you the confidence to book your vacation now. A low, per person deposit secures your trip, and should you need to cancel within 30 days of booking, you’ll receive a refund.* Plus, make unlimited changes for free up until 30 days prior to departure.^
Travel Styles
Guided Vacations
A Brendan guided vacation allows you to get the very essence of our Celtic homelands. We take the hassle out of vacation planning and put the joy, wonder and excitement back into travel. Available only for US residents.
Private Chauffeur
Come and go as you please, where you please, with the luxury of your own private car and professional chauffeur. Offering the finest accommodations, luxury transportation and expert guidance, this travel style provided the ultimate flexibility and comfort. Available for both US and Canadian residents.
Locally Hosted Rail
With a Locally Hosted Rail experience, a Brendan expert is ready to meet you, armed with a treasure trove of ideas on what to do, where to eat, where to shop and what not to miss while you are visiting their city. Available for both US and Canadian residents.
Self-Drive
You’re in the driver’s seat. Brendan allows you to hit the road and meet our favorite local characters along the way. Available for both US and Canadian residents.
New Travel Style
Lux Self-Drive
Our newest travel style offers guests the high touch service you’d experience with Private Chauffeur, but you drive yourself in luxury. Enjoy the finer things in life and prefer to explore on your own? This one’s for you. Available for both US and Canadian residents.
The Brendan Vacations Difference
The Brendan Team
With over 50 years of experience, we have honed our skills as the Celtic experts. We’ll take you inside Ireland and help you see Scotland like no one else can. From the local landmarks, to the best kept secrets, you’ll encounter our nation of storytellers that is ready to welcome you with open arms. Our excellent travel team is driven by our “taking you personally” philosophy. From our Travel House in Cypress, California, to our Dublin team behind the blue door, we are committed to supporting your sense of wonder.
Experience
50+ years of experience
Local Experts
Handcrafted experiences by our Dublin team
Taking You Personally
Any way you want to travel
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What Our Guests Are Saying
Irish Highlights
Autumn A.
“We just returned from an Irish Highlights tour and it was superb! Our travel director and driver were the BEST!... Truly a trip of a lifetime. Brendan took care of the planning so we could sit back and enjoy!
Discover Your Brendan Story
@debiwalter1
Today I kissed the Blarney Stone. So I now have the gift to gab!!!! It was quite interesting and fun! Another first today was that I got to pull my first Guinness draft! I didn’t do too bad!!! Cheers everyone! #mybrendanstory
Scottish Kilts & Clubs
Linda D.
The guys played golf five times in 10 days and were ecstatic, especially after playing at St. Andrews, the pinnacle of the trip for them… It is an experience I will never forget.
A Nation of Storytellers
@jessicarose410
Enjoying some local Irish music in Killarney. These guys were awesome! #Tuatha #GreatCraic #IrishHoneymoon #TheSchaubsTakeIreland #MyBrendanStory