8 days in Ireland 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Wicklow Mountains National Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin, then wander the streets of Temple Bar, and then examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Dublin sightseeing tool.

Montreal, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 10-hour flight. Traveling from Montreal to Dublin, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. You will leave for Galway on the 21st (Fri).

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

Step off the beaten path and head to Salthill Promenade and Eyre Square. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Dromoland Castle and Tyrone House. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty) and National Museum of Ireland - Country Life (in Castlebar).

Make your Galway itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Getting from Dublin to Galway by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can drive to Kilkenny.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the historical opulence of Kilkenny Castle, explore the galleries of Butler Gallery, get a taste of the local shopping with National Design & Craft Gallery, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Rothe House and Garden.

For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny driving holiday planner.

Drive from Galway to Kilkenny in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In October in Kilkenny, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 10°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.