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Ireland's Sights and Sounds: Locally Hosted Rail Vacation
Brendan Vacations | 8 Days | Roundtrip Dublin
Fully customizable trip. The itinerary below is just a sample itinerary. Contact your AAA Travel Advisor for departure dates and rates.
Combine the astonishing sights of the Ring of Kerry, the Golden Vale and Cliffs of Moher with the vibrant sounds of Dublin and Cork. Then add laughter, music, plenty of craic and lashings of welcoming Irish charm, you end up with a trip that will make a lasting, intimate connection with Ireland, its beauty and of course, its people.
AAA Member Benefits and Special Offers:
- Member Benefits
- Up to $75 per person savings
- AAA Vacations Amenities
- Up to $40 per person optional experience credit
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Included With Your Trip
What's Included on a Locally Hosted Rail Trip?
- Customizable itineraries
- Travel in a private car with chauffeur between cities without rail connections
- Access to Catherine’s Collection of hand-selected activities and experiences with Local Specialists
- Planning support from Celtic Travel Experts
- Meet and greet with Local Host for tips and recommendations for your stay
- 24/7 support from a team of local experts in Dublin
- Standard Rail Tickets from city to city
- Pre-booked accommodations from Catherine’s Collection – quality properties, including castles and manors
What is Catherine's Collection?
Brendan has been designing personalized travel packages to Ireland and Scotland for over 50 years, so no one knows the best places to stay, the best places to eat, and the best sights to see like they do; which is why they proudly call themselves the Celtic Experts. Thanks to the long-standing connections with their trusted partners and local expertise of their leader, Catherine Reilly, they have cultivated a special collection of their favorite accommodations, dining experiences and must-do sightseeing you can’t miss on your trip to their magical homelands.
Additional Information
Day 1- Fáilte To Dublin (2 nights)
Welcome to the Irish capital! You will be met and privately transferred to your hotel, where you’ll meet your Brendan Local Host who will settle you in with the warmest of welcomes. Enjoy a Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour that’s a great introduction to all the city’s highlights with more than twenty stops along the way (entrance fees are not included).
Day 2- Explore Everything Tasty in Dublin & Gaelic Games
Or why not, head to Glasnevin for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience taking part in the cultural phenomenon that is Gaelic Games. More than the national sports of our island, they are a living expression of our ancient Gaelic culture.
Day 3- Journey to Cork (2 nights)
Make your way to the train station. On board embrace the opportunity to see the Emerald Isle from its best vantage point as your rail journey winds its way to Cork. Your Local Host will meet you at your Cork hotel to give you all the information you need to get the best out of this charming part of our world.
Day 4- Uncork Cork or Explore Maritime Cobh
Make your way to the train station. On board embrace the opportunity to see the Emerald Isle from its best vantage point as your rail journey winds its way to Cork. Your Local Host will meet you at your Cork hotel to give you all the information you need to get the best out of this charming part of our world.
Day 5- All Aboard to Killarney
It’s a quick train trip from Cork to Killarney, where your Local Host awaits with tips and suggestions for your stay in this diverse destination.
Day 6- Experience the Magical Ring of Kerry
Head out for a day of scenic beauty on an included excursion around the Ring of Kerry. As you travel through the rugged landscapes, picturesque towns and villages, marvel at the sights while listening to the natural soundtrack of crashing seas and the special commentary from your local specialist.
Day 7- Journey to the Shannon Region
This morning, you will be picked up by a private car and chauffeur. En route to your Shannon Region hotel, stop at the incredible Cliffs of Moher – part of the Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Burren Geopark. Now onto the fairy tale chapter to your Celtic story. Bask in the royal glow of Dromoland Castle, one of the most luxurious castle hotels in Ireland, enjoy fine dining at Dromoland Castle’s flagship restaurant, the Earl of Thomond. Celebrated in culinary circles for its panache, its elegance, its innovation and the attention to detail that highlights Irish produce.
Day 8- Depart Dublin
Enjoy a leisurely Dromoland breakfast before your transfer to Shannon Airport, where your vacation ends.
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Product Code: AAA-Brendan Vacations
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