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Ireland/England Itinerary Help

I am very excited about planning my first trip to Europe! Because of this, I'm afraid I'm planning more than I have time for. If you have any advice or suggestions for the itinerary below, I would greatly appreciate it!

May 28, 2016- Land in London. Sightsee.

May 29- London City Pass

May 30- London City Pass, West End Musical

May 31- London City Pass

June 1- Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio Tour

June 2- Travel to Oxford (Would it be better to rent a car from London or do so once we arrive in Oxford?) Night in Oxford.

June 3- Drive to Bath via Cotswolds, Sightsee in Bath, Night in Bath.

June 4- Bath until noon, travel back to London (via Stonehenge) for a flight to Shannon, Ireland (Would it be best to leave the rental car in Bath and take the train into London?) Night in Limerick.

June 5- Rent car. Drive to Doolin, Cliffs of Moher, Ennistymon. Night in Doolin.

June 6- The Burren or Aran Islands (Which do you suggest?) Night in Doolin.

June 7- Drive to Dingle, explore area. Night in Dingle.

June 8- Slea Head Loop. Night in Dingle.

June 9- Drive to Kenmare via Killarney National Park. Night in Kenmare.

June 10- Ring of Beara. Night in Kenmare.

June 11- Drive to Dublin via Rock of Cashel. (Where/When should we drop off the car?) Night in Dublin.

June 12- Dublin. Night in Dublin.

June 13- Fly back to the US.

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Looks like a great itinerary! Just wanted to add - see as much theatre in London as you can - fantastic theater there. You can get 1/2 price tix when you are there or plan ahead. I think London theater is much better than anywhere else, even NYC, and more afforable. When I'm in London I try to go every night.

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Before buying the VERY expensive London City Pass, make sure you will be seeing enough things to make it a good value. Some people do manage this, but for most, it's very hard to make it pay off without nonstop movement. Yes, it covers something like 70 attractions - but how many can you see in a day?