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Brendan Vacations is the premier Ireland and Scotland destination expert, backed by over 45 years of planning authentic Celtic travel experiences from its office in the heart of Dublin. Offering a comprehensive range of travel styles, from Guided Vacations to customizable Private Chauffeur, Locally Hosted and Self-Drive offerings, each trip introduces Brendan guests to our tight-knit group of friends and local people passionate about sharing their stories and their homelands.

Taking you personally means we understand our guests’ travel needs and this at the heart of what we do. For more, visit: www.BrendanVacations.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

Game of Thrones Self-Drive

Castles, Clans & Outlands Private Chauffeur

Romantic Ireland LGBT Private Chauffeur

Guided Vacations

Locally Hosted

Our name comes from St. Brendan, patron saint of navigation, as we share his great passion for exploration and travel that has fueled the authentic vacation experiences we've created for travelers like you over the past 46 years. We are your Ireland and Scotland local experts. Our team in Dublin led by Managing Director of 30 years, Catherine Reilly, love able to showcase their homelands. Taking you personally means we understand your every travel need, so from all the planning to introducing you to our tight knit group of local friends along the way, leave your Celtic vacation to us.

Brendan Vacations has offices in Dublin, Ireland and Orange County, California and is part of the The Travel Corporation (TTC) trusted family of brands.

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Brendan Vacations Last Updated August 22, 2024

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