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Locally Hosted Rail Tours of Ireland and Scotland | Brendan Vacations
Hop aboard a Locally Hosted Rail tour for an amazing Ireland and Scotland trip.
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Included With Your Trip
Member Benefits:
- Save up to $75 per person on land-only bookings of $5,000 or more*
- Save up to $40 per person on land-only bookings of $2,000 - $4,999
- Save up to $25 per person on land-only bookings of $1,500 - $1,999
AAA Vacations® Amenities:
- Get a $40 optional experience credit per person on land-only bookings of 5-nights or more
- Best Price Guarantee
- 24/7 Member Care
Locally Hosted Rail Package Inclusions (may vary by itinerary):
- Planning support from Celtic Travel Experts
- Standard Rail Tickets from city to city
- Experiences and activities from Catherine’s Collection
- Travel in a private car with a chauffeur between cities without rail connections
- Meet and greet with Local Host in each city for tips and recommendations
- Hand-selected, quality accommodations from Catherine’s Collection
- 24/7 support from local experts in Dublin
AAA Travel Advisors Help Plan Your Trip:
AAA membership grants you access to your own travel team! Let a AAA travel advisor personalize your trip from start to finish. Wherever you want to go, our travel team has likely been there, so ask questions and gain insider information.
Additional Information
Locally Hosted Rail Travel Style Explained:
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.
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 Vacation'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).
Price My Trip
Product Code: AAA-Europe_IrelandScotland_RailTour_BV_101421_ZD
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*Price is per person, land only. Subject to availability; varies by inclusions and travel dates. Applicable Trips include fully independent tours Locally Hosted Rail. Not valid on guided vacations. 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.