8 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.

Powerscourt Gardens and House has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology and then don't miss a visit to Temple Bar.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Dublin trip builder website.

Barcelona, Spain to Dublin is an approximately 4-hour flight. You can also fly; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Barcelona to Dublin is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Barcelona in August, plan for slightly colder days and colder nights in Dublin: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Galway.

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Galway trip builder site.

Traveling by train from Dublin to Galway takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in August, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Limerick.

Founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago, Limerick sits at the head of the Shannon River's broadening estuary.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and then trek along Ballyhoura Walking Trails.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Limerick day trip planning website.

Traveling by bus from Galway to Limerick takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Limerick are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) 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.

For where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Killarney trip builder site.

Take a bus from Limerick to Killarney in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In August in Killarney, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can 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.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Cork trip planner.

Traveling by bus from Killarney to Cork takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Cork are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dublin.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Trinity College Dublin. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, then admire the striking features of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and then wander the streets of Grafton Street.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dublin vacation planner.

You can drive from Cork to Dublin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.