11 days in Ireland Itinerary

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 31st (Fri): head off the coast to Spike Island, then look for all kinds of wild species at Fota Wildlife Park, and then examine the collection at Titanic Experience Cobh. Keep things going the next day: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Midleton, explore the historical opulence of Blarney Castle & Gardens, then take an in-depth tour of Cork City Gaol, and finally hunt for treasures at The English Market.

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Barcelona, Spain to Cork is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, ferry, and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Cork. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in March: high temperatures in Cork hover around 10°C and lows are around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): look for all kinds of wild species at Killarney Falconry, shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, then step into the grandiose world of Ross Castle, and finally go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Killarney driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Cork to Killarney in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Dingle.

Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): enjoy the sand and surf at Coumeenoole Beach, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, and then stroll through Inch Beach.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Dingle trip website.

You can drive from Killarney to Dingle in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel 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. Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Burren National Park, look for gifts at Burren Perfumery, and then steep yourself in history at Poulnabrone Dolmen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Lahinch Beach, get great views at Cliffs of Moher, then stroll through Hag's Head, and finally identify plant and animal life at Doughmore Bay.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Dingle to Liscannor. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 6th (Thu), take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Abbey, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience, then get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum, and finally explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Kilkenny sightseeing site.

Drive from Liscannor to Kilkenny in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Kilkenny can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to drive to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Guinness Storehouse and Chester Beatty. You'll discover tucked-away gems like National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History and The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story. Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, view the masterpieces at National Gallery of Ireland, wander the streets of Grafton Street, and admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

For reviews and tourist information, read Dublin online attractions planner.

Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect little chillier evenings in Dublin when traveling from Kilkenny in April, with lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.