5 days in Ireland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): examine the collection at Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, explore the world behind art at Chester Beatty, then see the interesting displays at EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Dublin road trip website.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Dublin. In May, daytime highs in Dublin are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Waterford.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the landscape on two wheels at Waterford Greenway, admire the landmark architecture of Bishop's Palace, then examine the collection at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, and finally take in the exciting artwork at The Irish Handmade Glass Company.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Waterford trip planning website.

You can drive from Dublin to Waterford in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Dublin in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Waterford, with lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Killarney.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): get outside with Outdoor Activities, explore the historical opulence of Ross Castle, then go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour, and finally don't miss a visit to Ladies' View. Here are some ideas for day two: trek along Torc Mountain Walk, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Muckross Abbey, and then cruise along Ring of Kerry.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Killarney day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Waterford to Killarney takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to drive to Dingle.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): take in the exciting artwork at Fiadh Woven Design, then get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then delve into the distant past at Gallarus Oratory, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Conor Pass.

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Dingle trip planner.

Getting from Killarney to Dingle by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Dingle sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.