Can I bring a wheelchair on the tour?

In most circumstances, you are able to travel with a wheelchair on the tour, as long as you are travelling with someone who’s willing to provide personal assistance to you as the tour guide is unable to do so. Please advise our team of travel experts at the time of booking if you plan to bring a wheelchair to ensure your requirements can be met.

I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

If you are a single traveller you can either share a room with another traveller of the same gender or if you would prefer your own room you can pay a single supplement to secure a private room for the duration of your tour. To select a single room, please choose this option on your booking page or by contacting our team of travel experts.

How many people will be on the tour?

Each group size can vary depending on the departure however you will usually find an average of 40 to 45 guests per tour.

Do you have a tipping policy?

Generally, on the tour, the tips & gratuities are already included at restaurants and for baggage handlers at the hotels, however, any additional tips you wish to give for your Travel Director, Local Travel Expert, coach driver and local guides are not included. If you would like to give additional tips this is at your own discretion and not expected.

Will we get a chance to do laundry on the tour?

When you have a two-night stay in a city, arrangements can usually be made for your laundry with the hotel or at a local laundromat if not available (at your own expense). Please note laundry services are usually not available on weekends or local holidays.

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Discovery

Good: 6 reviews

Starts: Dublin
Destinations: +19
Ends: Edinburgh

Highlights

Explore the historic Dublin and go sightseeing in Glasgow
Kiss the Blarney Stone and drive along the Ring of Kerry
Discover the amazing stones at the Giant's Causeway
View Eilean Donan Castle and spot the elusive Nessie
Stroll the streets of Edinburgh and visit Edinburgh Castle

Age range: 5 to 99 year olds
Accommodation: Hotel, Berth / Cabin
Max Group Size: 48
Transportation: Coach / Bus, Ferry
Travel style: Discovery
Operator: Brendan Vacations

Start in Dublin and end in Edinburgh! With the discovery tour Best of Ireland and Scotland 2020, you have a 15 day tour package taking you from Dublin to Edinburgh and through Dublin, Ireland and 19 other destinations in Europe. Best of Ireland and Scotland 2020 includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Introduction

Day 1: Arrive Dublin (2 Nights)
Day 2: Dublin Sightseeing and Free Time
Day 3: Dublin – Kildare – Waterford
Day 4: Waterford – Blarney – Killarney (2 Nights)
Day 5: Ring of Kerry Excursion
Day 6: Killarney – Adare – Galway – Enniscrone
Day 7: Enniscrone – Donegal – Londonderry
Day 8: Londonderry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast
Day 9: Belfast – Glasgow (2 Nights)
Day 10: Glasgow Orientation
Day 11: Glasgow – Glencoe – Isle of Skye
Day 12: Isle of Skye – Loch Ness – Culloden – Scottish Highlands
Day 13: Scottish Highlands – Pitlochry – St. Andrews – Edinburgh (2 Nights)
Day 14: Edinburgh Sightseeing and Free Time
Day 15: Depart Edinburgh

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Prepare for an adventure in this stunning destination with our travel guide.

One week in England and Scotland (for Seniors)

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Accommodation
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Guide
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Meals
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Transport
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6 Reviews

Excellent: 33%
Good: 50%
Average: 17%
Rather Poor: 0%
Bad: 0%

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Susan
Written on November 7, 2019
4.0 - Good
Glen was very friendly, knowledgeable,& helpful . I enjoyed the music he played & am wondering who was the artist of the version of “Galway Girl” he played on the coach as well as I’m trying to find the specific music ( the chant ) he played of the women... Read more
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Bruce
Written on October 2, 2019
3.0 - Average
Our Tour Director, Deanne, and driver Tom were EXCEPTIONAL (SIX STARS!) and turned a mediocre experience to a very good one through their consistently excellent efforts and professional skill. First a point of order: We booked a BRENDAN VACATION. Their... Read more
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Lesly
Written on September 9, 2019
4.0 - Good
Ed and Nigel, our driver, were outstanding, as were the local experts. Recommend dropping Enniscrone from itinerary. Many of us wondered why we stopped there. It is on a beach but not a pretty one. One should not undertake this kind of a trip if one is... Read more
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Wade
Written on August 27, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Everything was great! I would have liked more time at St. Andrews. The breakfasts were terrific! All of the local specialists were top notch. Our two drivers (Alfred and Nigel) were spectacular and safe! I thoroughly enjoyed not having to lug my luggage to... Read more
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Steve
Written on August 19, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Our First tour and every part of it was fantastic
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itamar
Written on August 18, 2019
4.0 - Good
Better hotels , better locations on some, internet on the bus, some extra tours,during business hours should be included, too little free time, waisted time on some things, like ring of Kerry, etc
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Questions & Answers

Here we have collected and answered the most frequently asked questions about this tour.

Can I bring a wheelchair on the tour?
In most circumstances, you are able to travel with a wheelchair on the tour, as long as you are travelling with someone who’s willing to provide personal assistance to you as the tour guide is unable to do so. Please advise our team of travel experts at the time of booking if you plan to bring a wheelchair to ensure your requirements can be met.
I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?
If you are a single traveller you can either share a room with another traveller of the same gender or if you would prefer your own room you can pay a single supplement to secure a private room for the duration of your tour. To select a single room, please choose this option on your booking page or by contacting our team of travel experts.
How many people will be on the tour?
Each group size can vary depending on the departure however you will usually find an average of 40 to 45 guests per tour.

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