Two days in Dublin, the train to Galway, a day at the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, Bunratty on the way to Killarney, then the Ring of Kerry.
7 days, 44 stopsBalanced paceMay to Jun, SepApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: The Book of Kells, Georgian Dublin and Portobello
The Book of Kells first thing, lunch in a Victorian arcade, Irish gold and old masters, then dinner in Portobello.
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9:00 AMBook aheadBook of Kells ExperienceBook the first slot and allow about 90 minutes for the Old Library and the digital exhibition. Most Long Room books are out for redevelopment work.About 1 hour 30 min here
Book of Kells Experience, from: €25 (about $28) · Book a time slot
10:45 AMOptionalSt Stephen's GreenStroll the paths and lake of the city-center park; it opens at 7:30 AM, or 9:30 AM on Sundays.About 45 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 10 min
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11:45 AMGeorge's Street ArcadeBrowse the stalls of this 1881 arcade and eat at one of its food counters; Sunday opening is 11 AM.About 1 hour 30 min here
Pay as you go
Walk about 10 min
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1:30 PMNational Museum of Ireland, ArchaeologyFree entry; it opens at 1 PM on Sundays and Mondays and at 10 AM other days. Call ahead if you want one gallery, as some close at short notice.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
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2:45 PMNational Gallery of IrelandSee the free permanent collection; the galleries start closing at 4:50 PM, so head for the rooms you most want first.About 1 hour 30 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 5 min
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4:15 PMOptionalMerrion SquareWalk the Georgian square and its restored park. The gates close at 5 PM in December and January, later the rest of the year.About 1 hour 15 min here
Free to visit
Walk about 25 min
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6:00 PMPortobelloPick a bistro or cafe in this canal-side neighborhood; book ahead on Friday and Saturday nights.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadBook of Kells Experience (day 1), Guinness Storehouse (day 2): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Book timed tickets earlyThe Book of Kells, the Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol sell timed entry online; Kilmainham releases tickets 28 days ahead.
Drive on the leftCars keep left in Ireland. Bring a valid national driving license or an international driving permit, and carry it while you drive.
Plan the car daysRent a car for the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty and Ring of Kerry days. Coach day tours from Killarney also cover the Ring of Kerry.
Check Sunday train timesInterCity timetables differ on Sundays and public holidays, so check the Galway and Killarney trains for your exact date.
Pack layers and a raincoatRain can fall in any month and the weather changes fast, so carry a waterproof layer even on bright mornings.
Carry a little cashSome small stops on the Ring of Kerry do not take cards, so keep some euros on hand for coffee and snacks.
Where to stay for this plan
Spend two nights each in central Dublin and Galway, near Eyre Square or the Latin Quarter, and two in Killarney town, close to the station and the national park.
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Plan last checked Nov 4, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
