5 days in Ireland Itinerary

The country's smallest city in terms of population, Kilkenny boasts a rich cultural heritage and diverse tourist attractions that include well-preserved medieval architecture, exciting nightlife, a vibrant culinary scene, and abundant shopping opportunities.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Kilkenny Castle and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience.

To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny tour planner.

Calgary, Canada to Kilkenny is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Calgary to Kilkenny. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kilkenny when traveling from Calgary in October, with lows around 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Killarney.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the striking landscape of Killarney National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle, then try your luck at Killarney Races, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Muckross House.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Killarney trip site.

You can drive from Kilkenny to Killarney in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In October, daily temperatures in Killarney can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.