36 days in Ireland Itinerary

Get some historical perspective at Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Glendalough Cathedral. Change things up with these side-trips from Dublin: Bru na Boinne (in Donore), Powerscourt Gardens and House (in Enniskerry) and Wicklow Mountains National Park (in Glendalough Village). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, examine the collection at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, walk around St Stephens Green, and wander the streets of Temple Bar.

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Toronto, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. Traveling from Toronto to Dublin, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Galway.

Salthill Promenade and Tyrone House will appeal to history buffs. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland's School of Falconry. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor), Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty) and Saint Mary's Cathedral (in Limerick).

To see reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Galway attractions planning app.

Drive from Dublin to Galway in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Inishmore.

Get some historical perspective at Dun Aonghasa and Dun Eochla. Explore hidden gems such as Dun Duchathair and Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Dun Eoghanachta, look for gifts at Aran Sweater Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), and make a trip to Teampall Chiarain.

To see photos, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Inishmore road trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Galway to Inishmore in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of bus and ferry. In May in Inishmore, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Clifden.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): make a trip to Sky Road, take in nature's colorful creations at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Connemara Seaweed Baths. On your second day here, stop by Keoghs Irish Gifts, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coral Strand (Tra an Doilin), and then kick back and relax at Dog's Bay Beach.

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You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Inishmore to Clifden in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Westport.

On the 16th (Tue), grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, take a memorable drive along Atlantic Drive, and then get outside with Belleek Castle Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Jacks Old Cottage, then take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, then examine the collection at Michael Davitt Museum, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Croagh Patrick.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Westport trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Clifden to Westport in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. May in Westport sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dingle.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Slea Head Drive. Step out of the city life by going to Skellig Michael and Conor Pass. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Inch Beach, observe the fascinating underwater world at Dingle Oceanworld, take a memorable drive along Dingle Peninsula, and make a trip to Eask Tower.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Dingle driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Westport to Dingle in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Dingle are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can drive to Killarney.

Get in touch with nature at Killarney National Park and Killarney Falconry. Get some cultural insight at Ross Castle and Charles Fort. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Killarney: Banna Strand (in Tralee), Kinsale (Irish Veterans Museum & Gift Ireland) and Cork City Gaol (in Cork). There's lots more to do: appreciate the views at Gap of Dunloe, don't miss a visit to Ladies' View, take in the spiritual surroundings of Muckross Abbey, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Patrick's Church.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Killarney holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Dingle to Killarney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daytime highs in Killarney are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cobh.

Escape the urban bustle at Fota Wildlife Park and Eire Bass. Popular historic sites such as Cobh Cathedral and St Colman’s Cathedral are in your itinerary. Step out of Cobh with an excursion to Ballycotton Cliff Walk in Ballycotton--about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: step off the mainland to explore Spike Island, see the interesting displays at Titanic Experience Cobh, and brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Midleton.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Cobh trip planner.

Drive from Killarney to Cobh in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Cobh are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Kilkenny.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Hook Lighthouse and Cahir Castle. Discover out-of-the-way places like Smithwick's Experience and Hore Abbey. Change things up with these side-trips from Kilkenny: Curracloe Beach (in Curracloe), St Marks Cemetery and Famine Graveyard (in Cashel) and The National 1798 Rebellion Centre (in Enniscorthy). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, take an in-depth tour of Medieval Mile Museum, step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, and get a dose of the wild on Hawkeye School of Falconry.

To see maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny trip planner.

Getting from Cobh to Kilkenny by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Kilkenny can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.