7-Day Ireland road trip Starting from Killarney to Dublin

Killarney has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Muckross Abbey. This attraction is an abbey and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,835 visitors.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney, Cronins Restaurant. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 950 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney is Bricín Restaurant and Boxty House. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 626 customers.

Killarney also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Killarney is John M. Reidy. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,292 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Killarney is Celtic Whiskey Bar & Larder. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 766 customers.

Locals also enjoy Murphys Bar, Restaurant & Townhouse Killarney. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,665 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Ireland!

You still have 2 nights left in Killarney.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Torc Mountain. This incredible attraction is a mountain and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 6,583 visitors.

Muckross House is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,269 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Ross Castle. This amazing attraction is a castle and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,044 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Ireland to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Killarney.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Killarney, like Khao Asian Street Food. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Salvadors & Robertinos Killarney is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Killarney. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 980 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Killarney, The Laurels Pub & Restaurant. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,544 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like Porterhouse Restaurant. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,244 customers.

Killarney Brewing Company is another of the best bars in the city of Killarney. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,059 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Ireland!

You’ll stay in Dublin for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore today is Adare Town Park. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 184 visitors.

Around 139 travelers rated this attraction with 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To experience the local culture, see more of Ireland, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Ireland. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Irish National Stud & Gardens for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,113 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Dublin.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin, FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,660 customers.

Locals recommend PHX Bistro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. PHX Bistro is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Vintage Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Dublin, Shouk. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like The Temple Bar Pub. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

The Brazen Head is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland with a toast!

On day 4 of your road trip across Ireland, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Dublin. You’ll stay in Dublin for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Marlin Hotel Dublin, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Dublin. This hotel has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 10,854 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Dublin is the 5-star Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel. The hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,989 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Dublin is the 3-star Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 6,645 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the outstanding Phoenix Park. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 37,056 visitors.

Dublin Castle is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Dublin. This incredible attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination and has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,135 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Dublin is the extraordinary Molly Malone Statue. This top-tier point of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 11,653 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Book of Kells. Around 13,007 visitors have given this codex an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Come to Dublin prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Dublin.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like Chapter One Restaurant, after your day of exploring the city of Dublin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 849 customers.

Mr Fox is another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

Locals recommend The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant, one of the best bars in the city of Dublin, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin, Porterhouse Temple Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

Light House Cinema is also one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,744 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Ireland.

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Dublin has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Dublin by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Dublin. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the city of Dublin, like the extraordinary National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. This attraction is a national museum and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 12,172 visitors. National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology gets around 370,965 visitors every year.

Another of the best travel destinations in Dublin is the spectacular St Stephen's Green. This attraction is a park and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 29,325 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing St Patrick's Cathedral. This anglican or episcopal cathedral has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 20,815 visitors.

Guinness Storehouse is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This tourist attraction is a popular destination among visitors in Dublin. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 18,823 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider National Botanic Gardens. National Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden and popular attraction in Dublin. More than 15,536 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Dublin does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Dublin on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Ireland, be sure to eat at O'Donoghues Bar, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,110 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Dublin is the popular Lemon Jelly Cafe. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,104 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is one of the best bars in the city of Dublin for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 customers.

The Stags Head is another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,691 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Dublin is The Celt. The Celt has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,507 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Dublin!

Rise and shine on day 6 of your road trip in Ireland. Today, you'll wake up in Dublin and embark on a scenic drive to Killarney, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 1 night. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Dublin before you reach your end destination for the day.

It’s hard not to feel excited about visiting attractions in a destination as lovely as Dublin. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Ha'penny Bridge. This attraction is a footbridge that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 13,192 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History. This attraction, a beloved art museum, has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,264 visitors. National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts and History welcomes around 313,790 yearly visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Rock of Cashel. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,334 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like Rob's Ranch House Killarney. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 881 customers.

Locals also recommend Café Du Parc, another of the best restaurants in Killarney. Café Du Parc is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 533 customers.

After dinner, visit Paddy Sheehan The Grand Bar & Niteclub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Killarney, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 897 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like O'Connors Traditional Pub. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. O'Connors Traditional Pub has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 760 customers.

Hannigans Bar, Restaurant & Rooftop Balcony is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 608 customers.

End your day by raising your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure in Ireland, and look forward to more great days to come!

Day 7 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Killarney before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Killarney National Park is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Killarney. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 10,542 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Killarney and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Ireland.

You’ll then say farewell to Killarney. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Ireland!