I am going to ireland in late around august 27th to sept 10th. We like nature; history; and shopping. are there any suggestions. for an itinerary that would run 14 days starting in dublin.. We wil have three people.. and we would rent a car.
thanks so much for anyone's advise .. Have never been to ireland.. and I am looking forward to it.
Paul
Are you ending in Dublin, too, or flying out of Shannon? Have you taken a look at a few guidebooks to pick out some things you might like to see? If you have a general idea of your route and what you'd like to see we will be better able to give you good suggestions.
thanks so much for your response. i have not decided.. don't know enough to determine whether to fly out of dublin or shannon.. going back to miami ..my daughter will be going back to new york
thanks
Paul,
If you're planning on going to the west coast of Ireland, then you should fly home out of Shannon. That way, you don't have to double back to Dublin at the end.
For nature, the best place to go is probably Killarney National Park. This is in County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. Gorgeous scenery. The Ring of Kerry and Dingle Peninsula also have spectacular scenery, though not as much secluded, open space as the park.
For history, of course, there's no end of sites: Dublin (Kilmainhaim Gaol, Book of Kells at Trinity College), Rock of Cashel, Cobh (major port for emigration to US).
For shopping, Dublin is your best bet. Lots of shopping in Killarney, but the town is very crowded and touristy.
thanks so much ..if you have say 10 to 12 days what would be the itinerary and where would you stay..
any suggestions are great
best paul
