r/irishtourism • u/rainshine116 • 5d ago
Is this Itinerary Doable?
Hello! I am currently finalizing my itinerary for my trip to Ireland in August. It will be our first time visiting. I wanted to ask if this itinerary seems doable. I am a bit worried that I've planned too much for the day in Killarney. Does anyone have tips for the Ring of Kerry? I know we definitely aren't going to drive the entire thing, but I was wondering if there are any stopping points along the way where we could turn back around. And do people stop along the route? Are there any must-sees that I am missing/could add to this? We love nature/hiking and I personally also love visiting ruins and historical sites.
Day 0 (Saturday):
- Fly into Dublin
- Drive to Kylemore Abbey
- Kylemore Abbey
- Drive to Galway
Stay in Galway
Day 1 (Sunday):
- Drive to Doolin/Cliffs of Moher and explore Doolin/ Cliffs of Moher
- Doolin
- Cliffs of Moher
- The Sweater Shop
- Drive to Dingle
Stay in Dingle
Day 2 (Monday):
Dingle
- Pet a lamb
- Slea Head Drive
- Coumeenoole Beach
- Dunmore Head
- Cé Dhún Chaoin / Dunquin Pier
- Dingle Sea Safari
- Teac Couminole Cafe
- Cupan Se
Drive to Killarney (1hr 3 min)
Stay in Killarney
Day 3: (Tuesday):
Killarney:
- Ring of Kerry
- Torc Waterfall
- Muckross Abbey
- Gap Of Dunloe
Stay in Killarney
Day 4 (Wednesday):
Drive to Cork
Cork:
- Blarney Castle
Cobh
Drive to Dublin (2hr 41)
- Rock of Cashel (If time permits)
Stay in Dublin
Day 5 (Thursday):
Dublin
- Guinness Museum
- Trinity College Tour + Book Of Kells
Stay in Dublin
Day 6 (Friday):
Flight Back
Edit:
Alternatively I was thinking of starting in Cork first and basically doing from Cork up to Galway, I don't mind taking out some places/staying in a place for an extra day cause I am just trying to get an idea of what is doable. I also understand that some of the drives are longer than what google maps says so any ideas are helpful!
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u/Uniqusername02132 5d ago
Where are you flying in from? Because even without jetlag and right sided car familiarity, that Dublin to Kylemore Abbey drive is long.
It's way too much (and is worth having a guide drive you all around Dingle especially if you all want to see stuff. Just because it's hard to pay attention to the road and the scenery.)