7 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.

You've now added Glendalough Cathedral to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Glendalough Cathedral.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Dublin trip itinerary planner.

London, UK to Dublin is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from London in July, things will get a bit cooler in Dublin: highs are around 23°C and lows about 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Marys Cathedral, then step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Butter Slip.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, use the Kilkenny road trip site.

Traveling by car from Dublin to Kilkenny takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Dublin in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Kilkenny, with lows of 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car to Liscannor.

Liscannor is a coastal village in County Clare, Ireland.GeographyLying on the west coast of Ireland, on Liscannor Bay, the village is located on the R478 road between Lahinch, to the east, and Doolin, to the north. You've now added The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company to your itinerary. On the 29th (Sun), take in the dramatic natural features at Cliffs of Moher, then get active on the water at The North Clare Sea Kayaking Tour Company, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lahinch Beach.

To see reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Liscannor sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Kilkenny to Liscannor in 3 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. July in Liscannor sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Killarney.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): explore the striking landscape of Killarney National Park. On the 31st (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to St. Mary's Cathedral and then trek along The Kerry Way.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Killarney trip planner.

You can drive from Liscannor to Killarney in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Cork.

One of the country's major artistic and cultural centers, famed for its many annual festivals, Cork straddles the Lee River and boasts over 30 bridges.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): see the interesting displays at Titanic Experience Cobh, then steep yourself in history at Camden Fort Meagher, and then contemplate the long history of Charles Fort.

To see ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Cork road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Killarney to Cork in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time for the flight back home.