7 days in Dublin, Galway & Cork Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, look for all kinds of wild species at Dublin Falconry, then take in the exciting artwork at James Joyce Cultural Centre, and finally take a stroll through Grafton Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, then contemplate the long history of Guinness Storehouse, then admire the masterpieces at Photo Museum Ireland, and finally take a stroll through Temple Bar.

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Milan, Italy to Dublin is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Milan to Dublin is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Milan in April, things will get little chillier in Dublin: highs are around 13°C and lows about 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can go by car to Galway.

On the 8th (Sat), take in the exciting artwork at Lynch's Castle, take an in-depth tour of Galway City Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Spiddal Craft & Design Studios, and finally explore the world behind art at Connemara Marble Visitor's Center. Keep things going the next day: identify plant and animal life at Curraghduff Farm, get a dose of the wild on Ireland's School of Falconry, then see the interesting displays at The Quiet Man Museum, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

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Traveling by car from Dublin to Galway takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. April in Galway sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Cork.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Midleton, identify plant and animal life at Fota Wildlife Park, then examine the collection at Titanic Experience Cobh, then buy something for everyone on your list at Turkish Delights, and finally look for gifts at The Wine Buff. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Charles Fort, then step into the grandiose world of Blarney Castle & Gardens, then contemplate the long history of Cork City Gaol, and finally hunt for treasures at The English Market.

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Traveling by car from Galway to Cork takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Cork can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.