Brendan Vacations, a premier tour operator in Celtic travel, has unveiled a range of new guided and flexible independent travel (FIT) itineraries for 2025. Responding to growing travel trends, including the popularity of multi-generational travel, the operator’s expanded offerings feature diverse travel styles designed to cater to evolving traveler interests.
New options include rail vacations, private chauffeur itineraries and small-group guided tours, providing a variety of ways for your clients to experience Ireland and Scotland.
Incentives for Advisors
Travel advisors can benefit from Brendan Vacations’ exclusive bonus commission offer on group bookings of 10 or more travelers for scheduled tours, making it an ideal opportunity to maximize earnings while addressing the needs of larger, multi-generational groups.
This enhanced commission offer supports advisors in delivering unique and enriching Celtic travel experiences that appeal to families and groups seeking flexible, guided adventures.
Through Dec. 31, advisors enrolled in TTC Tour Brands’ Travel Advisor Discount Program (TADP) can earn up to an additional $1,500 in bonus commission with a $0 deposit on new scheduled guided tour group bookings for groups of 10 or more travelers.
Rail Travel
Guests can customize their rail vacations with new features such as flexible departure dates and adjustable nights in sample itineraries. Select locations without a rail connection are now accessible to travelers on rail vacations via a private driver. Travelers also benefit from the support of local hosts in most cities who offer insights and recommendations during the visit.
Two new itineraries are available to book:
- Ireland’s Local Charm & Ancient Culture: A 6-day journey that explores Ireland’s capital city, Dublin, including a car ride in Killarney National Park, home to McGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest mountain range in Ireland, a day tour on the Ring of Kerry and a whiskey tasting at the small-batch Teeling Distillery as a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience, a responsible travel activity working to revive the tradition of whiskey stilling in Ireland.
- Ireland’s South East Discovery: Kicking off in the historic capital of Dublin, this 8-day trip is ideal for the adventurous traveler. Activities include cycling the Waterford Greenway, a walking tour of Kilkenny, a visit to EPIC–The Irish Emigration Museum and a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER guided city boat tour of Kilkenny where travelers will discover the river’s biodiversity and experience Kilkenny Castle with a local skipper.
New Itineraries
Brendan Vacations introduces 13 new itineraries offering elevated comfort and exclusivity, with both Classic and Small-Group options. These journeys feature upgraded accommodations, enhanced transportation and exceptional dining, led by a dedicated travel director.
Select trips include “relaxed-start” days, allowing travelers extra time for leisure. Highlights range from dining at Ashford Castle’s George V dining room to a sustainable farm-to-table experience at 19th Green Guest House in Killarney. With Brendan Choice, guests can personalize experiences, such as choosing between a scenic jaunting car ride or a hike in Killarney
Highlights of the new itineraries include:
- Enchanting Ireland: This 8-day journey starts in Dublin and highlights a scenic walk in the Wicklow Mountains, a tour of the Blarney Caste estate gardens led by a gardener on property and a foraging walk with a seaweed advocate and educator at Ring of Kerry to learn about how the plant works to protect the local ecosystem.
- Best of Ireland & Scotland: Spanning two weeks, this journey begins in Dublin and ends in Edinburgh, providing a deep dive into the region’s iconic Gaelic and Celtic history. Highlights include visits to must-see landmarks such as Cliffs of Moher and Killarney National Park, whisky tasting in Inverness and a tour of Giant’s Causeway, where travelers will discover the biodiversity and ecosystem that surrounds the geological masterwork and how local organizations are working to preserve it.
Brendan Vacations is offering a new active private chauffeur itinerary, Ireland Active Adventure, which travels from Dublin to Shannon in 10 days, featuring outdoor experiences such as biking Killarney National Park and the Gap of Dunloe, hiking in the Early Medieval monastic settlement of Glendalough Valley, the Dingle and Berea Peninsulas, sailing on an open boat in Killarney and a walking tour of the Burren.
For a complete list of eligible itineraries, advisors can visit the TTC Tour Brands Travel Advisor Portal (TAP): agents.ttc.com/login.
For more information, visit brendanvacations.com.
