Ireland Itinerary: Where to Go in Ireland by Rick Steves
To help you get started, we've listed our top picks for where to go in Ireland, and our plan for your best three-week trip. Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are our recommended priorities: 3 days: Dublin. 5 days, add: Dingle Peninsula. 8 days, add: Galway, Aran Islands, slow down.
The essential guide to visiting Ireland
The essential guide to visiting Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the Emerald Isle—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.
The Best Ireland Itinerary (Irishman's 2024 Guide)
1. You can pick your trip length and starting point. Two of the key elements in any Ireland itinerary are the length and the start point. Our road trip itineraries range from 3 days right the way up to 4 weeks. There are also multiple start points including the main ferry terminals and airports in Ireland.
Ireland Travel Guide by Rick Steves
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10 best places to visit in Ireland
1. Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal. Best place for a road trip. This is the final slice (or trailhead) of the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, a coastal odyssey that connects this most northerly tip of Ireland to the south along the western seaboard.
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May the road rise up to meet you – that’s what we say in Ireland when you're setting out on a journey. So pick your trip! Find your perfect trip. From passports to public transport, if you've got questions, you'll find the answers you need in our guide to getting on in Ireland.
22 Travel Tips For Ireland For First-Time Visitors
1. Ireland is a great place to visit any time of the year because of its mild, temperate climate. However, if you want to be sure that most attractions are accessible or open, the best time to visit is during the shoulder season. These are months that are in between the peak and low seasons.
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To help you get started, we've listed our top picks for where to go in Ireland, and our plan for your best three-week trip. Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographic proximity into account, here are our recommended priorities: 3 days: Dublin. 5 days, add: Dingle Peninsula. 8 days, add: Galway, Aran Islands, slow down.
The essential guide to visiting Ireland. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the Emerald Isle—when to go, where to stay, what to do, and how to get around.
1. You can pick your trip length and starting point. Two of the key elements in any Ireland itinerary are the length and the start point. Our road trip itineraries range from 3 days right the way up to 4 weeks. There are also multiple start points including the main ferry terminals and airports in Ireland.
Explore Ireland! Get inspired with Rick Steves’ recommended places to go and things to do, with tips, photos, videos, and travel information on Ireland.
Get to the heart of Ireland with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Shop Our Guidebooks
1. Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal. Best place for a road trip. This is the final slice (or trailhead) of the magnificent Wild Atlantic Way, a coastal odyssey that connects this most northerly tip of Ireland to the south along the western seaboard.
May the road rise up to meet you – that’s what we say in Ireland when you're setting out on a journey. So pick your trip! Find your perfect trip. From passports to public transport, if you've got questions, you'll find the answers you need in our guide to getting on in Ireland.
1. Ireland is a great place to visit any time of the year because of its mild, temperate climate. However, if you want to be sure that most attractions are accessible or open, the best time to visit is during the shoulder season. These are months that are in between the peak and low seasons.