Hello!
I've been searching and reviewing many posts out here to plan out an Ireland itinerary - looks like this group has a ton of great advice so would love to run my itinerary by you to see what you think. I have some specific questions listed at the bottom but am open to your opinions, tips and expertise. Looking forward to your feedback!
6/24 – Arrive around 10am local time, rest, Trinity College, Temple Bar district; staying at Beresford Hotel (2 nights)
6/25 – Dublin (St. Patrick’s Cathedral, day trip to Newgrange)
6/26 – Pick up car, Kilkenny (Rock of Cashel, Kilkenny Design Center, Kilkenny Castle), drive to Cork; staying at Montenotte Hotel (1 night)
6/27 – Blarney Castle, then head to Kinsale (lunch), then drive to Killarney; staying at Dromhall (3 nights)
6/28 – Ring of Kerry (will likely drive since we’ll have a car); staying in Killarney
6/29 – Slea Head Drive & Dingle Peninsula; staying in Killarney
6/30 – Drive to Doolin – The Burren; staying in Doolin at Ballinalacken Castle Country House Hotel (1 night)
7/1 – Cliffs of Moher; then drive to Portrush in Northern Ireland; staying at Inn on the Coast (1 night)
7/2 – Giant’s Causeway, The Dark Hedges, Titanic Museum, Dunluce Castle; drive back to Dublin, stay near airport (1 night)
7/3 – flight back to US around 11am
Questions:
Are we trying to do too much? Generally, want to see as much as possible without feeling rushed but want to keep moving; don’t mind staying only 1 night at hotels but not every night
Have we missed any must sees in your opinion?
Any suggestions for the day of 6/30 when we think we’ll drive to Doolin?
Would love to get to Skellig Michael and/or the Aran Islands but wondering the best way to fit it in?