60 days in Ireland Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Portmarnock Beach and Bray Head. Your inner history buff will appreciate Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre and Howth Lighthouse. Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: Wallaby Woods Donadea (in Kildare), BargeTrip (in Sallins) and Killiney Hill (in Killiney). There's still lots to do: sample the fine beverages at Roe & Co Distillery, step into the grandiose world of Drimnagh Castle, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and see the interesting displays at Windmill Lane Recording Studios.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Dublin trip itinerary builder.

Cape Town, South Africa to Dublin is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Dublin is minus 2 hours. In December, Dublin is much colder than Cape Town - with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to drive to Sligo.

Do your shopping at Strandhill People's Market and Hazelwood House. Explore hidden gems such as Sruth In Aghaidh An Aird - The Devil's Chimney and Spas. Step out of Sligo with an excursion to Rossnowlagh Beach in Rossnowlagh--about 52 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the different monuments and memorials at Carrowkeel Passage Tomb Cemetery, look for all kinds of wild species at Sligo Golf Academy & Activity Farm, enjoy the sand and surf at Dunmoran Strand, and don't miss a visit to Creevykeel Court Tomb.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Sligo online travel planner.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Sligo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Sligo are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can go by car to Westport.

Jackie Clarke Collection and Belleek Castle Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Horseback Riding Tours and Achill Island Alpacas. Change things up with these side-trips from Westport: Spas (in Achill Island) and St Patrick's Church (in Lahardaun). There's lots more to do: stroll through Drummindoo Stud, explore the galleries of The Quay Gallery, and see some colorful creatures with Adventure West.

To find ratings and more tourist information, read our Westport road trip tool.

You can drive from Sligo to Westport in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Sligo in December, expect little chillier with lows of 3°C in Westport. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Galway.

Head to Charlie Byrne's Bookshop and Farmlane Galleryfor some retail therapy. Get some cultural insight at Royal Abbey of Cong and Athenry Heritage Centre. Step out of Galway to go to Cong and see The Quiet Man Museum, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Riverside Walk, learn insider's secrets on a distillery tour, take in nature's colorful creations at Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden, and kick back and relax at Salthill Beaches.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Galway planning tool.

Traveling by car from Westport to Galway takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Liscannor.

On the 26th (Mon), relax and rejuvenate at Lahinch Yoga Studio and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kilfenora Cathedral & Crosses. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: trek along Guerin's Path, then contemplate the long history of O'Brien's Tower, and then look for gifts at The Woollen Market.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Liscannor tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Galway to Liscannor in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. December in Liscannor sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Limerick.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like St. John's Cathedral and Limerick Museum. Popular historic sites such as Redemptorist Church and Tarbert Bridewell Courthouse & Jail Museum are in your itinerary. Take a break from Limerick with a short trip to Animal Magic in Kilmallock, about 38 minutes away. The adventure continues: relax and rejuvenate at Revas Spa, contemplate the long history of Grange Stone Circle Lough Gur, stop by Lucy Erridge Crafts, Fashion & Art, and get engrossed in the history at Thomas Fitzgerald Center.

For traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Limerick holiday tool.

Getting from Liscannor to Limerick by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kilkenny.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Cashel Folk Village and Butler Gallery. Take a break from the city and head to Seal Rescue Ireland and Danvill House Farm. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kilkenny: Heywood Gardens (in Ballinakill), Carlow (Royal Oak Distillery & Carlow County Museum) and The National 1798 Rebellion Centre (in Enniscorthy). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Abbey, admire the natural beauty at Arboretum Home & Garden Heaven, Inspirational Gardens & Rachel's Café, take an in-depth tour of Cashel Heritage Centre and Museum, and appreciate the history behind Seat of the Kings of South Leinster Sculpture.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny online journey planner.

You can drive from Limerick to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Waterford.

Explore hidden gems such as Mayfield Birds of Prey and Ring of Hook. Popular historic sites such as Christ Church Cathedral and Mount Melleray Abbey are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Sólás Na Mara (in Ring), Bevel Furniture (in Fethard On Sea) and St. Mary's Church of Ireland Graveyard (in Dungarvan). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, play a few rounds at Tramore Golf Club, head outdoors with Comeragh Drive, and get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, read Waterford vacation maker site.

Traveling by bus from Kilkenny to Waterford takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and taxi. In January, daily temperatures in Waterford can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Cobh.

Step off the beaten path and head to St Declan's Well and Oratory and Fota House & Gardens. Brigid Shelly Gallery and Cobh Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Cobh with an excursion to Ballyquin Beach in Ardmore--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll around Ballymaloe Grainstore, appreciate the history behind Titanic Memorial Garden, pause for some serene contemplation at St Colman’s Cathedral, and stroll the grounds of Old Church Cemetery.

For maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Cobh visit planner.

You can drive from Waterford to Cobh in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Cobh sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Killarney.

Peter Cox Photography Gallery and Kerry County Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Gougane Barra Church and Muckross Abbey will appeal to history buffs. When in Killarney, make a side trip to see Bantry Bay Charters in Glengarriff, approximately Glengarriff away. The adventure continues: hike along Torc Mountain Walk, look for gifts at Granda Charlie's Auld Sweet Shop, identify plant and animal life at Falconry Kerry, and take in the awesome beauty at Carrantoohil.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Killarney road trip site.

You can drive from Cobh to Killarney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In January in Killarney, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can drive to Dingle.

Escape the urban bustle at Ventry Beach and Greenlane Gallery. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows and Minard Castle. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Cashel Murphy, get engrossed in the history at Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, examine the collection at Blasket Besucherzentrum, and take a leisurely stroll along Dun Chaoin Pier.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Dingle trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Killarney to Dingle takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 10°C in January, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can fly back home.