60 days in Dublin & County Kerry Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dublin: Kilkenny (Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle, &more), Enniscorthy (The National 1798 Rebellion Centre & Vinegar Hill) and Ferns (Ferns Castle & Boolavogue Fr. Murphy Centre). Next up on the itinerary: walk around St Stephens Green, enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin, get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle, and see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Dublin day trip planning tool.

The Route module shows you travel options from your home to Dublin. In July, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Killarney.

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

Explore Killarney's surroundings by going to Kenmare (Old Kenmare Road, The Purcell Gallery, &more) and Ring of Kerry Golf Club (in Templenoe). Spend the 17th (Mon) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. There's lots more to do: admire the natural beauty at Muckross House, appreciate the views at Gap of Dunloe, trek along The Kerry Way, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Carrantoohil.

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You can drive from Dublin to Killarney in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In August in Killarney, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Valentia Island.

Valentia Island is known for historic sites, museums, and trails. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: trek along Geokaun Mountain and Cliffs, identify plant and animal life at The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre, get to know the fascinating history of Bray Head Loop Walk, and get engrossed in the history at Valentia Heritage Centre.

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Travel from Killarney to Valentia Island in 1.5 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to travel to Waterville.

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

Spend a day of island exploring on the 22nd (Sat) at Skellig Michael. The adventure continues: tee off at Waterville Golf Links, take a memorable drive along Ring of Kerry, stroll through Ballinskelligs Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Derrynane Beach.

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Waterville is just a stone's throw from Valentia Island. In August in Waterville, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can go by car to Dingle.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Castlegregory (Glanteenassig Wood & Castlegregory Golf Links). Spend the 25th (Tue) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. On the 29th (Sat), hike the day away at The Dingle Way. There's lots more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, kick back and relax at Coumeenoole Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Inch Beach, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Gallarus Oratory.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Dingle online holiday planner.

You can drive from Waterville to Dingle in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around °C in August, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to drive back home.