9 days in Ireland's West Coast Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): relax in the rural setting at Dingle Sheepdogs Demonstrations & Trials, then enjoy the sand and surf at Coumeenoole Beach, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Eask Tower. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at St James' Church, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Dingle Oceanworld, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and finally kick back and relax at Inch Beach.

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Zurich, Switzerland to Dingle is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Zurich to Dingle is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Zurich, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Dingle, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive to Cong.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): see the interesting displays at The Quiet Man Museum, steep yourself in history at Monk's Fishing House, surround yourself with nature on Ireland's School of Falconry, then explore the historical opulence of Ashford Castle, and finally steep yourself in history at Royal Abbey of Cong.

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Traveling by car from Dingle to Cong takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sligo.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Ireland, explore the historical opulence of Donegal Castle, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Carrowmore Megalithic Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Sligo Abbey, then take in the awesome beauty at Knocknarea, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Strandhill Beach, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Benbulben.

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You can drive from Cong to Sligo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August in Sligo, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can drive to Killarney.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): go for a walk through Muckross House, then hike along Torc Mountain Walk, and then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour. Keep things going the next day: step into the grandiose world of Ross Castle, settle in for a delightful tour with a horse-drawn carriage tour, then look for all kinds of wild species at Kerry Cliffs, and finally admire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Cathedral.

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Getting from Sligo to Killarney by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August in Killarney, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Clonakilty.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Inchydoney Beach, delve into the distant past at Drombeg Stone Circle, then get engrossed in the history at Skibbereen Heritage Centre, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Lough Hyne and then see the interesting displays at West Cork Model Railway Village.

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You can drive from Killarney to Clonakilty in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.