August/Sept Trip Itinerary Feedback

Hello! I’m traveling to Ireland at the end of August for 11 days with my parents who are in their 70’s. I’ve been once and my mom has been several times but not since she was in her 20’s.

I’d love feedback on our itinerary!

I’m specifically curious about:

- if we should spend only 2 nights in Dingle and add a night between Bantry and Glendalough to break up the driving.

- does everyone stay in Dingle itself or are there other good spots to stay?

- should we consider cutting Galway fully.

Day 1: arrive in Dublin in the morning. Easy day, see Guiness/Teelings

Day 2: train to Galway.

Day 3: more relaxed Galway touring, OR rent our car early and drive to Connemara if energy permits.

Day 4: drive to Dingle, see Cliffs of Moher on the way. Use the Shannon ferry across the estuary. Stay in Dingle.

Day 5: Dingle town exploring/ hiking for me & my spouse.

Day 6: drive Dingle peninsula/ Slea Head Drive. Stay in Dingle again.

Day 7: Drive to Bantry, stop at Killarney National Park if energy permits.stay in Bantry

Day 8: Bantry

Day 9: Drive to Glendalough, easy exploring

Day 10: Wicklow Mountain Exploring

Day 11: drive to Dublin for plane in the afternoon.

Open to any thoughts and comments, thank you!