Hi! Would love your thoughts on my schedule below for our April/May 2024.
Notes:
- Cannot adjust length due to flights + obligations. Flying into Dublin and out of Shannon.
- We travel very light, 1x carry on each. In good health (40 & 70) and we like to walk/move a lot. We are not drinkers but we'll enjoy a pint here and there. We get up early (7am).
- We love nature but do enjoy a blend of city/countryside on a trip.
- I tried to eliminate some driving by taking the train from Dublin to Killarney and then getting the car. No driving fears however. Would this leg be better driven? Rock of Cashel was what I would add, but didn't think it was necessarily worth it to have to drive IN Dublin and the distance.
- Could eliminate Inis Mor and check out Galway instead for a day trip?
THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE!
Fly into Dublin: Arrive 8:15am
4/29 (Monday) DAY ONE (STAY IN DUBLIN): Stroll, walk, adjust. Dublin Castle to St Patrick’s Cathedral to Christchurch Cathedral (~15 min walk), Trinity College & Library, etc.
ACCOMODATIONS Staunton on the Green https://www.stauntonsonthsgreen.ie/
4/30 (Tuesday) DAY TWO (STAY IN DUBLIN)
Stroll, enjoy, see what we are in the mood for. Will buy tix in advance once we settle on must-sees.
(Ideas) https://freetoursbyfoot.com/self-guided-dublin-tour/, Little Museum, Gaol, Storehouse, Museum, Park, Grafton. Evening: Celtic Nights Irish Dance Show
ACCOMODATIONS Staunton on the Green https://www.stauntonsonthsgreen.ie/
5/1 (Wed) DAY THREE (STAY IN KILLARNEY):
9:00am Train Dublin Heuston to Killarney. 1 change (10 min), arrive 12:19 Killarney. Get rental car / Lunch, ~2:00pm; E-Bike Tour of Killarney National Park (3 hours), Torc Waterfall, Muckross House, Muckross Abbey, Gap of Dunloe
ACCOMODATIONS Killarney Lodge Guesthouse
5/2 (Thurs) DAY FOUR (STAY IN DINGLE)
Breakfast & walk around Killarney; St Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney Falconery (1 Hour) or Horseback Riding (1 Hour). Afternoon Scenic Drive to Dingle (<2 hours). Check in / Dinner
ACCOMODATIONS Emlagh House https://www.emlaghhouse.com/
5/3 (Fri) DAY FIVE (STAY IN DINGLE)
Drive/Sightsee Slea https://www.theirishroadtrip.com/slea-head-drive/
ACCOMODATIONS Emlagh House https://www.emlaghhouse.com/
5/4 (Sat) DAY SIX (Drive to & STAY IN DOOLIN)
2.5 Hours drive, Take Talbert Car Ferry; runs north on the half hour (saves 2 hours driving – see alternative thought below)
Stop at Kilkee Cliffs, Lahinch Beach, if weather allows hike around Cliffs of Moher // Google Guerin's Path $5 cash to walk. In between OBriens Tower and Mohers Tower
ACCOMODATIONS Doolin Inn https://www.doolininn.ie/
5/5 (Sun) DAY SEVEN (STAY IN DOOLIN)
Boat / Island / Cliffs Tour
Doolin to Inis Mor: leaves 10:00am (35 min ride), returns 4:00pm
---Boat & Island Tour for 4 hours--- Rick Steves Minivan Tour?
ACCOMODATIONS Doolin Inn https://www.doolininn.ie/
5/6 (Mon) DAY EIGHT (Drive to Shannon for flight)
Up early, 1.5 hours to Airport, 12:30pm flight