12 days in Dublin & Northern Ireland Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Explore Dublin's surroundings by going to Kilkenny (Butler Gallery, Kilkenny Castle, & more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol, stroll around St Stephens Green, sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Bow St., and take in the architecture and design of Trinity College Dublin.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Dublin tour planner .

Rochester, USA to Dublin is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Rochester to Dublin due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rochester in June, expect Dublin to be a bit cooler, temps between 64°F and 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Belfast.

A city with character, Belfast remains a great place for a leisurely exploration, as it is still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists, who usually opt to visit Dublin instead.

Get out of town with these interesting Belfast side-trips: Bushmills (Causeway Coastal Route & Giant's Causeway), Steensons Jewelers (in Glenarm) and Coast Rd (in Larne). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Titanic Belfast, steep yourself in history at Crumlin Road Gaol, play a few rounds at Royal County Down Golf Club, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Belfast trip planning website .

Traveling by car from Dublin to Belfast takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. June in Belfast sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can travel back home.