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Locally Hosted rail tours of Ireland & Scotland with Brendan Vacations
Hop aboard for an amazing Ireland and Scotland trip for a Locally Hosted Rail tour. Amazing views, combined with perfect accommodations and travel relaxation when you leave the steering to the conductor. This vacation gives you the freedom to explore on your own, with a friendly Brendan host in each city offering expert advice on what to do, where to eat and shop, and what not to miss.
Brendan Vacations offers several Locally Hosted Rail tours.
Special Offers and Member Benefits:
- Member Benefits*
- Up to $75 per person discount on Locally Hosted Rail tours
- AAA Vacations® Amenities
- Up to $40 per person optional experience credit on Locally Hosted Rail tours
- Best Price Guarantee
- 24/7 Member Care
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Travel inspiration for your Ireland & Scotland vacation:
- Lively cities - From hidden gems to iconic sights, these are the best cities to start your very own Celtic story in Scotland and Ireland. No matter where you decide to go, you’ll get authentic experiences hand-picked just for you.
- Dublin - As Ireland’s largest city, Dublin has a progressive food scene, innovative museums and cultural centers, beautiful historical monuments, and unique activities.
- Belfast - Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast, is booming. The city is best known for the era of the “Troubles” and the birthplace of the Titanic, but now wandering through the modern-day downtown it is truly hard to believe it’s past.
- Glasgow - Cruise Loch Lomond, visit Stirling Castle, spot the Loch Ness Monster, and taste some Whisky during your trip to Scotland in the urban cultural center and idyllic serenity of Glasgow.
- Edinburgh - Edinburgh is Scotland’s compact, hilly capital with a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town. Looming over the city is Edinburgh Castle, home to Scotland’s Stone of Destiny.
- Local expertise - They say a place is only as good as the people in it and in this part of the world, it’s absolutely true. See why you’ll be captivated by the stories, myths and anecdotes you can only hear from the locals.
- A Nation of Storytellers - Sit right back and you’ll hear many tales in this ever-enchanting region of the world. Enjoy a look into the places we visit as you’re charmed by the locals.
- Irish Folklore - There is no escape more magical than walking in the footsteps of heroes. From local Saints to local superstars, these are the stories that will last a lifetime.
Additional Information
Locally Hosted Rail Travel Style Explained:
How would you know if the Locally Hosted Rail travel style is right for you? Well, are you an independent traveler? Do you want to get the best views of Ireland and Scotland? Do you like an adventure? And, do you seek out environmental or eco-friendly vacation options? Answering “yes” on any or all of these may mean train travel could be the perfect vacation style for you to try on your next Celtic adventure.
Putting the Local in Locally Hosted:
Brendan's Local Hosts share their knowledge of the destination, answer your questions, help you review your documents, and make suggestions about what to do and see tailored to your specific interests so you’ll get the most out of your time while in their place plus they’ll have an insider's eye on hidden gems like the best pubs, shops, parks or regionally-specific details you might otherwise miss.
The Scenic Side of Train Travel:
Brendan Vacations offers sightseeing and accommodation in each destination. The trains themselves are modern, and comfortable and have large windows so you can watch the famed scenery unfold. You'll enjoy the romance scenic rides and private drives from point-to-point (without having to keep your eyes on the road).
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With endless choices and options that can be customized, select get a quote below and let us build a vacation that’s perfect for your needs and budget. We’ll book the best package for you directly, and combine it with any AAA promotions to get you the best deal!
Additional Package Options:
- Vacation Protection Insurance
- Roundtrip Airfare
- Hertz® Rental Car
- Direct Airport Transfer Service (town car or limousine)
- And much more!
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Product Code: AAA-email1021_101421_Brendan_ZD
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*Price is per person, land only. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates.
Applicable Trips include all fully independent tours (Private Chauffeur, Lux Self-Drive, Locally Hosted Rail, Self-Drive). Not valid on guided vacations. Not combinable with Castle Stay promotion; combinable with past guest, newsletter, and military discounts.
Savings tiers: Bookings of $1500 - $1999 per person, land package receives a $25 discount, $2000 - $2999 per person, land package receives a $40 discount, $3000+ per person, land package receives a $75 discount. Independent Travel Styles: Locally Hosted Rail / Self-Drive/ Lux Self-Drive / Private Chauffer Programs: AAA Vacations® amenities ARE COMBINABLE with the AAA Member Benefit of up to *$75 per person savings.