5 days in Ireland Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Bow St., and walk around Phoenix Park.

To find photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Dublin trip planner.

Fes, Morocco to Dublin is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. When traveling from Fes in April, plan for colder days and a bit cooler nights in Dublin: temperatures range from 13°C by day to 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Killarney.

Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire the verdant scenery at Gap of Dunloe, see the sights as you ascend with a climbing tour, and then explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Killarney trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Killarney takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. April in Killarney sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can drive to Kilkenny.

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

On the 30th (Sun), explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny vacation planning site.

Drive from Killarney to Kilkenny in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. April in Kilkenny sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C at night. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.