Plan A Perfect Ireland Road Trip Itinerary With Ireland Itinerary

When planning for a perfect Ireland road trip itinerary, always make sure that it shouldn’t be stressful or overwhelming. No matter where you head to in Ireland, you should enjoy it thoroughly. Ireland is a diverse country that offers a lot of attractions for tourists and this ultimate Ireland road trip hits it all. One thing is sure that following this itinerary would land you up in disappointment.  

Trip Highlights

  • Visit Castles and historic places in Ireland

  • Visit Cork and Blarney Estate in Ireland’s Ancient East

  • Explore nature and garden

Trip At A Glance

Day 1 & 2: Start your Ireland road trip itinerary by flying into Dublin Airport

Day 3: Visit Cork and Blarney Estate in Ireland’s Ancient East

Day 4 & 5: Finish your Ireland road trip with Belfast And The Causeway Coast

Day 6: Departure 

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 & 2: Start your Ireland road trip itinerary by flying into Dublin Airport

You can begin your Ireland road trip itinerary by flying into Dublin Airport. It is a major International airport in Ireland and has a lot to offer. Take a quick stop in Dublin and then get out to explore the rest of the country has to offer. It is not possible to explore the city in a day, so spend some time here in the country and visit the top attractions of the city. Start your road trip with the Temple Bar, which is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Dublin. This is the perfect place to experience your first Irish pub where you can have great food with a pint. This is a place for tourists who want to experience the lively atmosphere. Afterward, you can head to your hotel where you can have some rest and gathered energy for the second day of your trip to Dublin.

On the second day of your Ireland road trip itinerary, you have to start your journey early morning as, this way, you will be able to cover several places in a day. Begin your second day trip with St. Stephens Green as you walk through it, you will love the greenery and flowers that this place offers. After spending two hours here in St. Stephens Green, you can visit Dublin Castle, which is a real castle located in the heart of Dublin. After having the perfect introduction to castles in Ireland, you can move to your hotel and have your meal at the hotel or you can grab something from the street.

Day 3: Visit Cork and Blarney Estate in Ireland’s Ancient East

Cork is totally worth a stop on your Ireland road trip itinerary as it is located just a few hours away from Dublin. You must take a 30min drive to visit the colorful nearby town of Cobh that is home to a Titanic Museum experience and is the last stop the Titanic made before crossing the Atlantic. When in Cobh, one shouldn’t miss visiting the church which is high on the hill and may want to explore the colorful local neighborhoods that are perched on a steep hill. You can wrap up the day with a delightful food at your hotel and after your dinner, do not forget to buy yourself an ice-cream that will give your sweet tooth a dose of satisfaction.

Day 4 & 5: Finish your Ireland road trip with Belfast And The Causeway Coast

It’s time to wrap up your Ireland road trip by exploring Belfast And The Causeway Coast.  Since it would be wise to explore Belfast And The Causeway Coast in the last days of your tour, so make sure you spend two days so that you can have a better sense of idea about the place. Belfast is just 2 hours away from Dublin, so if you are flying out of Dublin, don’t forget to stay in Belfast. This is a beautiful place to explore and there are many top attractions that one can discover while getting back home. After your morning meal, you can leave for the city exploration and in the evening while getting back to the hotel, you can take a bite. Stay at your hotel and get ready for the last day of your trip. Last day of your tour calls for the Causeway coast exploration, so start your day with Dunluce Castle, which is an age-old castle ruin perched on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.

Day 6: Departure

The time has come when your Ireland road trip itinerary must come to an end. You can either fly back to your country. Leaving in the morning will save a lot of time as you will be facing less traffic jam. Hope this Ireland road trip itinerary covers all places that want to visit in Ireland.

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