Are you looking for the Best 7-day Itinerary Through Ireland? Kate and I have you covered. I will be recanting our trip in great detail in a 14-part installment. But don’t worry, if you don’t want to read all 14 blog posts, this article serves as a quick starting guide and introduction.
Items to Bring
• Passport
• Reserve Cash
• Rainsuit and umbrella
• Walking shoes
Table of Contents
It being our first trip together, Kate put a lot of effort into designing the perfect trip to Ireland. It is the place where I found my passion for travel. Emerson says, “Traveling is a fool’s paradise.” And, in this regard, I hold the title “fool” as a badge of honor.
Day 1 & 2 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Dublin Ireland
A rental car is not needed while in Dublin.
Dublin, Ireland
First, on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland, you start in Dublin, Ireland, and the attractions the modern city has to offer.
Items to Pre-book for Dublin, Ireland
Accommodations:
Tours:
Guinness Storehouse Tours
Christ Church Tour
Dublin Castle Tour
Trinity College Tour
St Patrick’s Cathedral Tour
Museums:
Irish Emigration Museum
National Museum of Ireland
Lastly, below is a list of items that do not need to be pre-booked, but we highly recommend them.
Fusiliers’ Arch
Temple Bar
St Stephens Green Park
Samuel Beckett Bridge
The Famine Memorial
Note: Try the Go City Pass to get access to all the attractions on the list, skip the lines, and enjoy the convenience of only paying once on one site.
For more on Dublin see Three Reasons We Love Dublin: Itinerary Through Ireland – Part 2
Day 3 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Dublin to the South East Ireland
Total Miles for Day Three: 178.9
You will need a rental car for the remainder of the trip.
The Old Military Road and Sally’s Gap
Drive Time: 57 Minutes
Now that you are well rested from the flight to Dublin and have taken in the sites, begin the third day of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland by driving the old military road to Sally’s Gap. Make sure to make stops along the way, especially at Sally’s Gap. There is nothing to pre-book here. Just enjoy the ride and scenery.
For more on the Old Military Road and Sally’s Gap see Part 3
Glendalough, Ireland – Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland
Drive Time: 30 Minutes
Glendalough is the next scheduled stop on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland. Again, there is nothing to pre-book. But be sure to stop, take a hike, and find some hidden waterfalls.
Rock of Cashel, Cashel, Ireland
Drive Time: 2 Hours
After that, travel south to the Rock of Cashel. The Rock of Cashel is a historical ruin that was once a castle and then a church.
Items to Pre-book for Cashel, Ireland
Tours:
Rock of Cashel Tour
The South Coast of Ireland
Drive Time: 57 Minutes
Next on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland, and the last stop for the day is the southern coast of Ireland. Here, the itinerary is left vague on purpose. You choose where to stay and add a little spontaneity to your trip. Kate and I decided on the small town of Dungarvan.
Items to Pre-book for the South Coast of Ireland
Accommodations:
Airbnb (check out the Airbnb Kate found!)
Day 4 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – The South Coast to the Black Valley Ireland
Total Miles for Day Four: 142.9
Blarney Castle, Blarney, Ireland
Drive Time: 1 Hour 7 Minutes
After waking on the fourth of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland, eat breakfast and travel to Blarney Castle. Be sure to kiss the Blarney Stone for the “gift of gab.”
Items to Pre-book for Blarney, Ireland
Tours:
Blarney Castle Tour
Kinsale, Ireland – Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland
Drive Time: 37 Minutes
One of my favorite stops on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland is the beautiful town of Kinsale. Kinsale is famous for its delicious food and colorful houses. The bay surrounding the city is a sight to behold and offers a delightful experience to all your senses.
Items to Pre-book for Kinsale, Ireland
Reservation for lunch
Recommendation
Fishy Fishy
The Black Valley, Ireland
Drive Time: 1 Hour 51 Minutes
The Black Valley is the last stop on the fourth day of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland. The Black Valley is a remote valley full of rivers, boulders, and sheep. And at the bottom of the valley, set multiple BnBs.
Items to Pre-book for the Black Valley, Ireland
Accommodations:
Airbnb (check out the Airbnb Kate found!)
Day 5 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – The Black Valley to Galway Ireland
Total Miles for Day Four: 202.6
Gap of Dunloe, Ireland
Drive Time: 38 Minutes
On day 5 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland, wake up and tour the valley. After taking in the valley, make your way to the stunning Gap of Dunloe.
Inch Beach, Ireland – Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland
Drive Time: 38 Minutes
After taking in the views at the Gap of Dunloe, the next stop is Inch Beach on the Diggle Peninsula. If you take the trip in the summer, go for a swim; if not, take a walk down the 3-mile-long beach.
Dingle, Ireland
Drive Time: 23 Minutes
Once back on the road, it’s only a short trip to the famous town of Dingle, Ireland. Get out on foot, eat lunch, and enjoy the city. The Dingle Gin flavored ice cream is delicious.
Connor Pass, Ireland
Drive Time: 7 Minutes
Next, head straight up the mountain that is the backdrop to Dingle and into the Connor Pass. Once through, take in the stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean on the north side of the Dingle Peninsula.
Galway, Ireland
Drive Time: 3 Hours 12 Minutes
Now buckle in for the longest drive on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland. The next stop is Galway, a bustling city on the west side of the Irish island.
Attractions:
Spanish Arches
River Walk
Quay Street
Items to Pre-book for Galway, Ireland
Accommodations:
Airbnb (check out the Airbnb Kate found!)
Day 6 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Galway to Kinnitty Ireland
Day 6
Total Miles for Day Four: 66.5
Kinnitty, Ireland
Drive Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Last but not least, on the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland is the town of Kinnitty. Check out the local hiking trails and the 8th century cross on the ground of Kinnitty Castle.
Attractions:
Kinnitty Castle
Items to Pre-book for Kinnitty, Ireland
Accommodations:
Airbnb (check out the Airbnb Kate found!)
Day 7 of the Best 7-Day Itinerary Through Ireland – Kinnitty to Dublin Ireland
Total Miles for Day Four: 82
Drive to the airport.
Drive Time: 1 Hour 52 Minutes
Conclusion
Regardless if you are staying in Ireland for a few days or a month this itinerary provides all the information you need to have an amazing trip.
PS: Traveling is much more enjoyable when you are physically fit. Check out my journey through CrossFit.
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