60 days in County Kerry Itinerary

Continuously inhabited since the Neolithic period, Killarney draws visitors with its picturesque natural scenery, fine restaurants, and traditional pubs.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Muckross Abbey and St. Mary's Cathedral. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Muckross House and Ross Castle. Explore Killarney's surroundings by going to Tralee (Tralee Town Park, Kerry County Museum, &more), Kenmare (Gleninchaquin Park, Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm, &more) and Ballybunion (The Nuns Beach, Ladies Beach, &more). Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Torc Mountain Walk, trek along The Kerry Way, explore the activities along Lough Leane, and identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Killarney vacation website.

Dublin to Killarney is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In September, daily temperatures in Killarney can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to drive to Waterville.

County Kerry's picture-perfect holiday resort of Waterville is a weekend getaway once favored by Charlie Chaplin's family.

Get outdoors at Skellig Michael and Derrynane Beach. Visit Waterville Beach and Ballinskelligs Beach for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Waterville side-trips: Coomasaharn Scribed Stones (in Glenbeigh), Staigue Fort (in Castlecove) and Sneem (Charles de Gaulle Memorial, The Way the Fairies Went, &more). There's much more to do: tee off at Waterville Golf Links, contemplate the long history of Leacanabuaile Fort, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ballinskelligs Abbey, and explore the ancient world of Church Island.

To find photos, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Waterville trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Killarney to Waterville in 1.5 hours. In October in Waterville, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to travel to Valentia Island.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Valentia Heritage Centre and The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre. Visit Cahergall Fort and Old Slate Quarry for their historical value.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Valentia Island visit planner.

Valentia Island is very close to Waterville. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Dingle.

Located on Ireland's western coastline, Dingle sits between scenic mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows and An Diseart. Head to Dingle Crystal and Dingle Artworksfor plenty of shopping. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dingle: Castlegregory Golf Links (in Castlegregory) and Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours (in Ventry). Spend the 7th (Sat) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. On the 14th (Sat), hike the day away at The Dingle Way. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Coumeenoole Beach, sample the fine beverages at Dingle Distillery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kilmalkedar Church, and pause for some serene contemplation at St James' Church.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Dingle trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Valentia Island to Dingle by journey takes about 2 hours. In November in Dingle, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive back home.