Several friends and I made a trip to Ireland last year where we were spending several days in Dublin, and wanted to take a wander further into the countryside for 3 days ahead of our weekend. In advance of that trip I designed 3 itineraries for my friends to select from based on experience and research.
Ireland is a great country to visit and there is a tremendous amount of history and sights to see in every which direction. Which is what Iโve based myย suggested itineraries on.
We ended up choosing the Northern route and had a spectacular trip, full of beautiful sites, great memories and magical experiences. But I have done many of the sites described in the other itineraries on different trips and would also highly recommend them.
Western Ireland, 2 Day Itinerary
Charleville Castle, Tullamore Dew Distillery, Galway, Cliffs of Moher, The Burren
The Itinerary is designed to make the most out of the sights and scenes of Western Ireland โ including the famous sites, a distillery, and the beautiful city of Galway.
Day #1
11:00 โ 12:00 | Drive to Charleville Castle, from Dublin
12:00 โ 14:00 | Visit Charleville Castle
14:00 โ 14:15 | Drive to Tullamore Dew Distillery
14:30 โ 17:00 | Visit Tullamore Dew Distillery
17:00 โ 18:00 | Drive to Hotel near, or in, Galway
Day #2
09:00 โ 12:00 | Tour Galway & Lunch
12:00 โ 13:30 | Drive to Cliffs of Moher
13:30 โ 15:00 | Visit Cliffs of Moher
15:00 โ 15:30 | Drive to the Burren
15:30 โ 16:30 | Visit the Burren
16:30 โ 19:30 | Drive back to Dublin
Visit Volumes & Voyahges for a great guide to the Cliffs of Moher.
Northern Ireland, 2 Day Itinerary
Bushmillโs Distillery, Giantโs Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Ballintoy, Carrick-a-Rede
The Itinerary is designed to make the most out of the sights and scenes of Northern Ireland. Focusing on the very northern coastal area which is famous for itโs views. Iโd definitely recommend driving the scenic route. This area is also famously used for filming locations in Game of Thrones, and you could add those sites into the Itinerary (especially the Dark Hedges) easily.
Day #1
11:00 โ 14:00 | Drive to Bushmillโs Distillery, from Dublin
14:00 โ 16:00 | Bushmillโs Distillery Tour
16:00 โ 16:15 | Drive to Dark Hedges
16:15 โ 16:45 | Explore Dark Hedges
17:00 โ 17:30 | Drive to Hotel
Day #2
09:00 โ 12:00 | Giantโs Causeway & Lunch
12:00 โ 12:15 | Drive to Dunluce Castle
12:15 โ 14:00 | Dunluce Castle
14:00 โ 14:30 | Drive to Ballintoy Harbour
14:30 โ 17:00 | Visit Ballintoy Harbour & Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
17:00 โ 20:00 | Drive to Dublin
Southern Ireland, 2 Day Itinerary
Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle, Dingle Peninsula, Dingle, Dingle Distillery
The beauty of Southern Ireland is endless but is highlighted to me in a single drive โ the scenic route along the Dingle Peninsula. There are several castles on the route worth visiting, and other sights to see. Below is the itinerary I prepared for a quick visit.
Day #1
11:00 โ 13:00 | Drive to Rock of Cashel, from Dublin
13:00 โ 15:00 | Visit the Rock of Cahsel
15:00 โ 16:00 | Drive to Blarney Castle
16:00 โ 17:30 | Visit Blarney Castle
17:30 โ 19:00 | Drive to Hotel in Killarney
Day #2
09:00 โ 10:00 | Drive to Dingle Peninsula
10:00 โ 13:00 | Visit the Dingle Peninsula
13:00 โ 14:00 | Visit Dingle & Lunch
14:00 โ 16:00 | Visit Dingle Distillery
16:00 โ 19:00 | Drive back to Dublin
