One-Week Ireland Road Trip from Cork traveling east to Dublin and Galway

Your road trip adventure in Ireland begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Cork. You’ll stay in Cork for 3 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Cork has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible St Patrick's Bridge. This attraction is a bridge and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 607 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. 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 Cork, Sin é. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,654 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Liberty Grill. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,609 customers.

Locals recommend Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 792 customers.

Cork also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Cork is The Oliver Plunkett. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,192 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Cork is The Old Town Whiskey Bar at Bodega. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,534 customers.

Locals also enjoy Cornstore Cork. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Ireland!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Blarney has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Blarney 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 Blarney. 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 town of Blarney, like the extraordinary Blarney Castle & Gardens. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 10,764 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Blarney is the spectacular Blarney Stone. This attraction is a stone and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,710 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Blarney.

Your discovery of Blarney does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Blarney 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 Izz Cafe, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 731 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Cork is the popular Market Lane. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,609 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Cork is The SpitJack Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,934 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, A Bróg Bar + Kitchen is one of the best bars in the city of Cork for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,592 customers.

The Thomond Bar is another of the most popular bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,430 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Cork is The Woodford. The Woodford has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,261 customers.

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

Rise and shine on day 3 of your road trip in Ireland. Today, you'll wake up in Cork and embark on a scenic drive to Dublin, where you'll stay at one of the best hotels for 3 nights. Seize the opportunity to explore spectacular attractions in Cork 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 Cork. When you’re eager to explore the city and nearby areas, we recommend visiting some local favorites, such as the wonderful Rock of Cashel. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 13,510 visitors.

One of the most popular attractions you can visit is the remarkable Cahir Castle. This attraction is a castle that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 5,042 visitors.

We recommend you end the day with a dinner at a popular restaurant near your accommodation, like FX Buckley Steakhouse Temple Bar. This restaurant offers various delicious and comforting meals and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,660 customers.

Locals also recommend Shouk, another of the best restaurants in Dublin. Shouk is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,608 customers.

If you feel like having something else, check out the menu at PHX Bistro. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,038 customers and is a great place to enjoy a lovely meal.

After dinner, visit The Temple Bar Pub to enjoy a couple of drinks and relax. This bar is one of the best in Dublin, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,491 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like The Brazen Head. This bar is a great spot to meet new friends and celebrate your vacation. The Brazen Head has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 11,980 customers.

The Church Café, Late Bar & Restaurant is another bar locals often recommend. This bar offers a great variety of snacks and drinks and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 10,779 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!

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 Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Dublin. This hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 8,588 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 3,089 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Dublin is the 3-star Harding. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,290 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 37,298 visitors.

Dublin Zoo is another popular attraction you could visit in the city of Dublin. This incredible attraction is a zoo and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 25,663 visitors. Up to 1,105,005 travelers visit this fantastic attraction every year.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the city of Dublin is the extraordinary Irish National War Memorial Gardens. This war memorial is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 2,260 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Guinness Storehouse. Around 19,154 visitors have given this tourist attraction an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic National Botanic Gardens. National Botanic Gardens is a popular botanical garden, rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 15,718 travelers.

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 The Vintage Kitchen, after your day of exploring the city of Dublin. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 911 customers.

Chapter One Restaurant 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 849 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Dublin is Mr Fox. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 690 customers.

Locals recommend Porterhouse Temple Bar, 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 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,884 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin, Light House Cinema. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,744 customers.

The Old Storehouse Bar and Restaurant is also one of the best bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,719 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 Iveagh Gardens. This attraction is an urban park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,956 visitors.

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 29,521 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing Dublin Castle. This best-rated sightseeing destination has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 31,463 visitors.

Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This anglican or episcopal cathedral is a popular destination among visitors in Dublin. Rated at an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,563 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

If you’re interested in seeing something outstanding today, then consider St Patrick's Cathedral. St Patrick's Cathedral is an anglican or episcopal cathedral and popular attraction in Dublin. More than 21,169 visitors have rated this place an average of 4.5 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 The Stags Head, 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 4,691 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Dublin is the popular The Celt. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,507 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Dublin is O'Donoghues Bar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,110 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, The Bank on College Green 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 4,043 customers.

Café en Seine is another of the most popular bars in the city of Dublin. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,282 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Dublin is Murray’s Pub. Murray’s Pub has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,882 customers.

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

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Ireland, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Dublin. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Galway. You’ll stay in Galway for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Dublin’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Dublin, start your day with a visit to the amazing Ha'penny Bridge. This much-appreciated footbridge and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,278 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Molly Malone Statue. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 11,774 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Irish Whiskey Museum to make the most of your road trip across Ireland. The spectacular Irish Whiskey Museum is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,081 visitors.

The lovely Book of Kells is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 13,299 visitors have left this codex average ratings of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular National Museum of Ireland – Archaeology. This attraction is a national museum rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 12,321 reviews. Around 370,965 people come to see this attraction every year.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Dublin has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Galway. Galway offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Hooked. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 1,796 reviews.

The remarkable O'Connell's Bar Galway is another top restaurant in Galway we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,659 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Kai Restaurant is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,177 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Galway, the fantastic Tigh Chóilí. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,662 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Caribou. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 979 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is A Púcán. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,188 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Ireland!

Day 7 of your road trip through Ireland is your chance to discover two places in one day, the city of Galway and the city of Limerick. Get ready to experience some of the most famous attractions in the area!

One of the best places to visit in the city of Galway is the amazing Eyre Square. This attraction is a square and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 13,114 visitors.

You could also go sightseeing at the incredible Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St Nicholas, Galway. This catholic cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,556 visitors.

Great Escape Rooms is another popular attraction you can explore in the city of Galway. This well-known attraction, a spectacular top-tier point of interest, has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from over 1,162 reviews.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Galway is Spanish Arch. This attraction is an amazing must-see tourist destination and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 5,753 visitors.

Joining a top-rated tour in Galway is another excellent way to spend your new day in Ireland. The best tours in this travel destination will take you on an exploration to some of Ireland’s most well-known attractions and best-kept secrets.

With this tour, you’ll set out on a journey to Ireland’s most interesting sights. As you go along this remarkable tour, you’ll also have the unique opportunity to catch a glimpse of Ireland’s scenic spots.

You could then travel to the amazing King John's Castle in the city of Limerick for some sightseeing. This popular attraction is a castle and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,634 visitors.

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

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Luigi Malones Cork, one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,073 customers.

Locals also recommend Hayfield Manor Hotel as one of the best restaurants in the city of Cork. Hayfield Manor Hotel is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,427 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Cork is Quinlans Seafood Bar Cork. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,527 customers.

After dinner, visit The Shelbourne Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,024 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Cask. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 974 customers.

Alternatively, White Rabbit Bar & BBQ is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Cork. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 991 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Ireland!

Day 8 of your road trip in Ireland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Cork 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.

National Monument is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Cork. This monument and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 457 visitors.

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

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