23 days in Scottish Highlands & Ireland Itinerary
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Start: New York City, United States
Fly to Glasgow, Bus to Fort William
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Fort William, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Aviemore, United Kingdom
— 3 nights
Fly
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Dublin, Ireland
— 4 nights
Drive
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Kilkenny, Ireland
— 2 nights
Drive
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Cork, Ireland
— 3 nights
Drive
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Dingle, Ireland
— 2 nights
Drive
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Killarney, Ireland
— 4 nights
Bus to Shannon, Fly to New York City
End: New York City, United States
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Fort William, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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Get some cultural insight at Glenfinnan Viaduct and West Highland Museum. Take a break from the city and head to Ben Nevis and Steall Waterfall. Spend the 6th (Mon) exploring nature at Glencoe National Nature Reserve.
To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fort William attractions site.
New York City, USA to Fort William is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Fort William. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Aviemore.
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To find reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Fort William attractions site.
New York City, USA to Fort William is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Fort William. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Aviemore.
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Aviemore, United Kingdom — 3 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to RZSS Highland Wildlife Park and Loch Morlich. Explore hidden gems such as Cairngorm Reindeer Centre and Highland Folk Museum. Take a break from Aviemore with a short trip to Dalwhinnie Distillery in Dalwhinnie, about 38 minutes away.
To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Aviemore online visit planner.
Getting from Fort William to Aviemore by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in May, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dublin.
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To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Aviemore online visit planner.
Getting from Fort William to Aviemore by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 57°F in May, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland — 4 nights
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Fair City
Explore hidden gems such as Glendalough Cathedral and The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience. You'll explore and learn at Dublinia and GPO Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Powerscourt Gardens and House (in Enniskerry) and Wicklow Mountains National Park (in Glendalough Village). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Chester Beatty, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Teeling Whiskey Distillery, view the masterpieces at National Gallery of Ireland, and see the interesting displays at Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum.
To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Dublin trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Aviemore to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. May in Dublin sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kilkenny.
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To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, go to the Dublin trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Aviemore to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. May in Dublin sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 43°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Kilkenny.
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Kilkenny, Ireland — 2 nights
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Marble City
Kick off your visit on the 14th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Canice's Cathedral & Round Tower, admire the natural beauty at Rothe House and Garden, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Smithwick's Experience, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Black Abbey, and finally get a new perspective on nature at Medieval Mile Museum. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jerpoint Abbey, examine the collection at Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum, then take a stroll around Reginald's Tower, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Bishop's Palace.
To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny day trip site.
You can drive from Dublin to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Dublin in May, Kilkenny is a bit warmer at night with lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cork.
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To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Kilkenny day trip site.
You can drive from Dublin to Kilkenny in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Dublin in May, Kilkenny is a bit warmer at night with lows of 49°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Cork.
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Cork, Ireland — 3 nights
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Rebel City
Do some cultural sightseeing at Cobh Cathedral and Titanic Experience Cobh. For shopping fun, head to The English Market or Carroll's Irish Gifts. Change things up with these side-trips from Cork: Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story (in Cobh), Charles Fort (in Kinsale) and Fota Wildlife Park (in Carrigtwohill). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Spike Island, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Midleton, take an in-depth tour of Cork City Gaol, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Anne's Church.
To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cork trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Cork takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dingle.
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To see ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Cork trip planner.
Traveling by car from Kilkenny to Cork takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 57°F, and evening lows to 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Dingle.
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Dingle, Ireland — 2 nights
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On the 19th (Sun), see the interesting displays at The Blasket Centre, then delve into the distant past at Gallarus Oratory, and then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the next day, make a trip to Dingle Peninsula, explore the striking landscape at Conor Pass, and then stroll through Inch Beach.
To find out how to plan a trip to Dingle, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Cork to Dingle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Dingle can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Killarney.
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To find out how to plan a trip to Dingle, use our trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Cork to Dingle in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, train, and bus; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Dingle can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Killarney.
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Killarney, Ireland — 4 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Gap of Dunloe and Climbing Tours. Step out of the city life by going to Kerry Cliffs and The Kerry Way. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Killarney: Skelligs Chocolate Co. (in Ballinskelligs) and The Skellig Experience Visitor Centre (in Valentia Island). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Ladies' View, look for all kinds of wild species at Killarney Falconry, step into the grandiose world of Ross Castle, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Muckross Abbey.
For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Killarney online attractions planner.
You can drive from Dingle to Killarney in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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For reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Killarney online attractions planner.
You can drive from Dingle to Killarney in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.
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Highlights from your trip
Scottish Highlands travel guide
The Scottish Highlands are the reason why Scotland looks like nowhere else in the world. The rugged landscapes of the Highlands are at once formidable and beautiful. Perhaps the best way to experience the awe-inspiring natural wonders of the region is by including a leisurely road trip in your itinerary. A journey through the Highlands is a journey through the history of our planet, as the ancient rocks were formed over a period of hundreds of millions of years. The region contains some of Europe’s most extensive wilderness areas, many of which have been designated as national parks and are essential places to visit for any nature lover. Dotted with small fishing villages, the region is also a foodie's paradise, offering arguably some of the finest fresh seafood and venison delicacies in the world.
Ireland travel guide
Emerald Isle
Gentle green hills, Guinness, leprechauns, and friendly folks characterize this small isle of a country. From the busy big city of Dublin to cozy countryside, the emerald isle harbors a varied natural landscape and is steeped in tradition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the native Irish language by visiting a Gaeltacht, or Irish-speaking region of the country, where traditional culture thrives. The Irish are known for being open and welcoming: from the moment you land to the moment you leave, you'll be greeted with "cead mile failte"--a hundred thousand welcomes.
