8 days in County Cork & Dublin Itinerary

On the 28th (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Blarney Castle & Gardens, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne's Church, look for all kinds of wild species at Fota Wildlife Park, then examine the collection at Titanic Experience Cobh, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Colman’s Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Nano Nagle Place, get engrossed in the history at Cork City Gaol, then explore the engaging exhibits at Old Cork Waterworks Experience, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cobh Cathedral.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cork trip maker site.

Copenhagen, Denmark to Cork is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Copenhagen in August: highs in Cork hover around 64°F, while lows dip to 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to drive to Dublin.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Guinness Storehouse and Dublinia. Popular historic sites such as Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Saint Patrick's Cathedral are in your itinerary. Explore Dublin's surroundings by going to Bray (Bray Head & Cliff Walk Car Park Bray). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, examine the collection at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, contemplate the long history of 14 Henrietta Street, and take a stroll through Temple Bar.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Dublin day trip website.

Getting from Cork to Dublin by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 66°F in August, and nighttime lows around 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.