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6-Day Irish Encounter Self Drive | Brendan Vacations
  Varies pp

  • Duration: 6 Days
  • Destinations: Ireland

Get to know the history, flavors and fun of Ireland from the towering Cliffs of Moher to the charming Ring of Kerry and beauty of Killarney National Park. Soak up the sights, flavors, and charm of the Emerald Isle…all while joining the unforgettable fun of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day right where it began.

Every Season Sale
SAVE up to $500 per person on Small Group Tours and Flexible Travel Styles
PLUS - AAA Members receive up to $75 per person savings or $40 on-tour credit towards an optional excursion

Booking Window: Through July 31, 2026
Travel Window: Select 2026 and 2027 dates

Featured Itinerary - Fully Flexible Trip
6-Day Irish Encounter Self Drive: Fully Flexible Trip. Get a quote for the days you would like to travel. Rates start from $1,277 per person (pricing varies based on departure dates)


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Included With Your Trip

AAA Member Benefit:

  • $25 per person savings (on bookings of $1500 or more per person land only)
  • $40 per person savings (on bookings of $2000 or more per person land only)
  • $75 per person savings (on bookings of $5000 or more per person land only)


AAA Vacations Amenities: 

  • Self-Drive: $40 per person optional experience credit


What's Included:

  • Fully customizable itineraries
  • Pre-booked accommodations from Catherine’s Collection – quality
  • 24/7 support from a team of local experts in Dublin
  • Properties, including castles, manors and B&Bs
  • Car rental from Hertz® or Enterprise
  • Access to Catherine’s Collection of hand-selected activities and experiences with Local Specialists

Additional Information

Itinerary: 6-Day Irish Encounter Self Drive

Day 1: Fáilte to Dublin
Day 2: Dynamic Dublin & Gaelic Games
Day 3: Journey to Blarney & on to Killarney
Day 4: Experience the Wonders of the Ring of Kerry
Day 5: Journey via the Cliffs of Moher to the Shannon Region
Day 6: Depart Shannon

AAA Travel Advisors Help Plan Your Trip:
AAA membership gives you access to your own dedicated travel team, ready to help you plan and book your perfect trip. Let a AAA travel advisor customize your vacation from start to finish. Whether you're heading somewhere new or returning to a favorite spot, our team has the skill and expertise to make it seamless. Don’t just get advice — book with us for a smooth, stress-free planning experience.

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Product Code: AAA-BV_IrishEncounter_062626NW

Early Booking Advantage

*Save 10% on select Brendan Vacations tours as featured on brendanvacations.com as "Early Booking Offer". Valid on new bookings made between April 20, 2026 and September 30, 2026; not valid on existing bookings. Deposit is due at time of booking to lock in savings; full payment is due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if within 120 days. Prices are in USD, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy, are subject to availability and we reserve the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time. However, any booking made and confirmed prior to the withdrawal or amendment of this offer will be honored at the price quoted at the time of booking confirmation, and where reasonably practical, we will endeavor to provide advance notice of any withdrawal or material amendment to this offer via our website. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour, or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Offer is combinable with 5% Global Tour Rewards loyalty discount available to eligible past guests only but cannot be combined with: any other promotional offer or discount code; group booking discounts or custom group rates; Future Travel Credit carry-forward discounts or any other special offer, unless expressly stated otherwise. The availability shown on our website is indicative only and may not reflect real-time capacity. In some instances, departures which have recently become fully booked may continue to display as available for a brief period. All bookings are subject to confirmation of availability following your booking request. Other conditions apply. We reserve to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California.

CST#2084503-20  

Small Group Tours USD:*Save $500 per person on select 2026and 2027Small Group Tours (Incredible Ireland, Wild Scotland & The Isle of Skye, Ireland at Leisure, Scotland at Leisure, Extraordinary Ireland,and Timeless Ireland & Ashford Castle). Valid on new bookings made betweenJune1,2026andJuly31, 2026. Deposit due at time of booking; full payment due90days prior to departure, or at time of booking if within 90 days. Savings are valid on the land-only portion, are not valid on airfares or extra night accommodations, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Minimum number of guests are required to operate departures. If guests change to another tour or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Deals may be combined with standard 5% Global Tour Rewards past guest savings only; not combinable with other promotional offers including Double GTR discounts, group discounts, custom group bookings or Future Travel Credit carry forward discount. Please note that websites do not reflect live capacity and in some instances sold out departures may still display for a brief period of time.We reserve to correct any errors,inaccuraciesor omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. These terms and conditions are governed by and construedin accordance withthe laws ofCalifornia.Other conditions may apply. ​CST#2084503-20  

All Other Travel Styles USD: *Save $500 per person on2026 and 2027Private Driver and Lux Self-Drive itineraries (requires minimum land-only spend of $4,000 per person) or $250 per person on Self-Drive and Rail Vacations (requires minimum land-only spend of $2,500 per person). Valid on new bookings made betweenJune1,2026andJuly31, 2026. Deposit due at time of booking; full payment due 60 days prior to departure, or at time of booking if within 60 days. If guests change to another trip or date not on sale, they are responsible to pay the difference and adhere to different payment conditions; discounts are not transferrable. Deals may be combined with standard Global Tour Rewards (GTR) past guest savings only; not combinable with other promotional offers including Double GTR discounts, group discounts, custom group bookings or Future Travel Credit carry forward discount.We reserve to correct any errors,inaccuraciesor omissions and to change or update information at any time without prior notice. These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of California. CST#2084503-20