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 Climbing Tours. 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), Tralee (Tralee Town Park, Kerry County Museum, &more) and Ballybunion (The Nuns Beach, Ladies Beach, &more). Spend the 25th (Fri) exploring nature at Killarney National Park. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Kerry Cliffs, cast your line with a fishing tour, admire the verdant scenery at Gap of Dunloe, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Carrantoohil.

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Dublin to Killarney is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In September, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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 Ring of Kerry. Visit Derrynane Beach and Ballinskelligs Beach for some beach relaxation. Get out of town with these interesting Waterville side-trips: Sneem (Charles de Gaulle Memorial, The Way the Fairies Went, &more), Staigue Fort (in Castlecove) and Coomasaharn Scribed Stones (in Glenbeigh). 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 see the interesting displays at The Story of Waterville Cable Station Exhibition.

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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 Skellig Experience Visitor Centre. Visit Cahergall Fort and Old Slate Quarry for their historical value.

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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 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 Greenlane Gallery. Head to Dingle Crystal and Old Barn Galleryfor plenty of shopping. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dingle: Blasket Islands Eco Marine Tours (in Ventry) and Castlegregory Golf Links (in Castlegregory). Spend the 7th (Sat) exploring the striking scenery along Slea Head Drive. On the 14th (Sat), hike the day away at The Dingle Way. There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Coumeenoole Beach, take in the waterfront activity at Dingle Marina, head outdoors with Dingle Bay, and stroll through Inch Beach.

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Traveling by car from Valentia Island to Dingle takes 2 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 13°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive back home.