7 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 7th (Sun): walk around Kilkenny Castle and then get outside with Go With The Flow - River Adventures. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Ferns Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, then sample the fine beverages at Ballykeefe Distillery, and finally appreciate the views at Nore Valley Walking Route.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Kilkenny travel route builder .

Los Angeles, USA to Kilkenny is an approximately 16-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of train, flight, and bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually an 8 hour difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Los Angeles in June, with highs in Kilkenny at 63°F and lows at 54°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to take a bus to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, parks, breweries & distilleries, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Kilmainham Gaol, examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Bow St., and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Dublin trip planner .

Traveling by bus from Kilkenny to Dublin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Kilkenny in June, plan for a bit cooler nights in Dublin, with lows around 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.