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 Molly Gallivan's Cottage & Traditional Farm. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Muckross House and St. Mary's Cathedral. Explore Killarney's surroundings by going to Kenmare (Gleninchaquin Park, St. Patrick's Church, &more), Ballybunion (The Nuns Beach, Ladies Beach, &more) and Tralee (Tralee Town Park, Kerry County Museum, &more). Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. There's lots more to do: stroll through Rossbeigh Beach, tee off at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club, sample the fine beverages at Irish Whiskey Experience, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Carrantoohil.

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Dublin to Killarney is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In September in Killarney, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. 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 Waterville Golf Links. Visit Derrynane 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: tour the pleasant surroundings at Waterville Beach, contemplate the long history of Leacanabuaile Fort, examine the collection at The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition, and explore the ancient world of Church Island.

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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 drive to Valentia Island.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Valentia Heritage Centre and The Old Barracks Heritage & Events Centre. Visit Cahergall Fort and St. Brendan's Well for their historical value.

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Valentia Island is just a short distance from Waterville. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car 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: get outside with Dingle Bay, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kilmalkedar Church, cruise along Dingle Peninsula, and kick back and relax at Inch Beach.

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Getting from Valentia Island to Dingle by car 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.