{"id":5420,"date":"2026-11-13T10:41:08","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/guides\/irlande-en-7-jours\/"},"modified":"2026-11-13T10:42:24","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T09:42:24","slug":"ireland-in-7-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brightside-travel.com\/en\/guides\/ireland-in-7-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland in 7 days: our ideal one-week itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have a week to spare and dream of the Emerald Isle? A trip to Ireland in 7 days<\/strong> It's enough to discover Dublin, the cliffs of the west coast, the landscapes of Kerry, and the atmosphere of the pubs. You just need to choose your stops carefully, because the country roads take time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short:<\/strong> To visit Ireland in 7 days, follow a loop: Dublin \u2013 Kilkenny \u2013 Killarney (Ring of Kerry) \u2013 Cliffs of Moher \u2013 Galway \u2013 Dublin. Rent a car, limit yourself to 2 or 3 hours of driving per day, and spend at least two nights in Killarney and Galway. Connemara and Northern Ireland require a few extra days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Ireland itinerary in 7 days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Day 1: Dublin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start in the capital: Trinity College and the Book of Kells, Dublin Castle, then an evening of live music in Temple Bar. To plan your visit, consult our guide for visit Dublin<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 2: Kilkenny and the Rock of Cashel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Then take the southern route towards Kilkenny<\/a>, Explore its medieval town and castle. Then stop at the Rock of Cashel, a spectacular collection of ruins perched on a hill. Overnight in Cashel or Cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Days 3 and 4: Killarney and the Ring of Kerry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Join Killarney<\/a> and its national park, ideal for a horse-drawn carriage ride to the lakes. The next day, take a tour of the Ring of Kerry<\/a>, one of the most beautiful roads in Ireland. If you prefer a wilder route, opt for the Dingle Peninsula<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 5: The Cliffs of Moher and the Burren<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Head up the west coast by taking the ferry from Tarbert to Killimer, then explore the Cliffs of Moher. Arrive early or late in the day to avoid the crowds. Continue through the lunar landscapes of the Burren to Galway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 6: Galway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spend the day at Galway<\/a>, A very lively student city. Stroll through the Latin Quarter, then enjoy an evening of traditional music in a Quay Street pub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day 7: Return to Dublin<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Reach Dublin in about 2 hours 30 minutes by car, via the motorway. If your flight is late in the day, consider a detour to Clonmacnoise Monastery, on the banks of the Shannon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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