15 days in Ireland Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): delve into the distant past at Kilmacduagh Tower, then relax in the rural setting at Rathbaun Farm, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback. On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of Riverside Walk, then gain some tasty knowledge on a distillery tour, and then stroll around Eyre Square.

For photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway journey builder app.

London, UK to Galway is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from London in October: highs in Galway hover around 14°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can drive 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 13th (Fri): get great views at Cliffs of Moher, then don't miss a visit to The Music Makers of West Clare, then relax and rejuvenate at Lahinch Yoga Studio, and finally stop by The Woollen Market.

To find photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Liscannor journey planner.

Getting from Galway to Liscannor by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Liscannor can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Dingle.

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Músaem Chorca Dhuibhne, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Brandon, look for gifts at Dingle Pottery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, and finally examine the collection at Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Sun): head outdoors with Slea Head Drive.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Dingle online visit planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Liscannor to Dingle. In October in Dingle, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can go by car to Killarney.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Killarney National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Killarney House Gardens, explore the activities along Lough Leane, and then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Irish Whiskey Experience.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Killarney trip planner.

Traveling by car from Dingle to Killarney takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. October in Killarney sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough 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 18th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Blarney Stone, contemplate the long history of Blarney Castle & Gardens, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Cork trip site.

Traveling by car from Killarney to Cork takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at Woodstock House and Gardens, steep yourself in history at Kennedy Homestead, and then explore the world behind art at Ros Tapestry Exhibition Center. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Kilkenny Castle, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, then sample the tasty concoctions at Smithwick's Experience, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Abbey.

Inspirock's itinerary builder makes planning a Kilkenny trip simple and quick.

You can drive from Cork to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. October in Kilkenny sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to 14 Henrietta Street and The Famine Sculptures. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Temple Bar, explore the world behind art at Chester Beatty, examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, and take in the awesome beauty at Dublin Mountains.

For photos, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Dublin online road trip planner.

Drive from Kilkenny to Dublin in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.