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Best 21 Days in Ireland — Food & Wine

Dublin → Galway → Killarney → Cork → Dingle → Belfast

21 days · 6 cities · 36 activities · route optimized by distance

This food & wine itinerary reshuffles the schedule around food & wine activities — local cuisine, wine tastings, and food tours. A moderate mix of walking and active experiences, with a mix of self-guided and guided activities. Includes 9 must-see landmarks.

Highlights: Cliffs of Moher, County Clare — Ireland's Iconic Sea Cliffs, Titanic Belfast Museum — World's Largest Titanic Experience, Guinness Storehouse, Dublin — St. James's Gate Brewery, Skellig Michael UNESCO Monastery Boat Tour from Portmagee, Aran Islands Day Trip from Galway — Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa

Arriving Wed, Jul 1 Change

This 21-day Ireland itinerary is built around food and drink experiences — 29 activities focus on local cuisine, markets, cooking classes, and tastings across Dublin, Galway, Killarney, Cork, Dingle, and Belfast.

Your Route — ordered to minimize backtracking

36+ activities scored and ranked · route optimized across 6 cities

Where you'll stay
Hotel in Dublin · From €100/night +5 more
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Trip cost
~$3,208 total · $153/day
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Top picks
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin — St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin Food Tour & Irish Cuisine, Temple Bar Cultural Quarter, Dublin
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Day-by-Day Schedule — heavy and light days alternate so you don’t burn out

Dublin

Dublin 7 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 1 Wed, Jul 1 Full Dublin View on map
Morning Guinness Storehouse Dublin with pint of Guinness and city views
Guinness Storehouse, Dublin — St. James's Gate Brewery$$~3 hrs

Tour seven floors of Guinness history at St. James's Gate, then pour your own pint at the rooftop Gravity Bar

$28 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online for best price (dynamic pricing) 📍 Map
Afternoon Traditional Irish colcannon and seafood dish
Dublin Food Tour & Irish Cuisine$$~3 hrs

Taste authentic Irish food at hidden restaurants and traditional markets

$89 Verified Mar 2026 Best in summer 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 2 Thu, Jul 2 Moderate Dublin View on map
Morning Temple Bar Dublin colorful pub facades on cobblestone street
Temple Bar Cultural Quarter, Dublin$~2h 30m

Walk Dublin's medieval cultural quarter — galleries, vintage shops, and traditional pubs with live music nightly

Liveliest May–Sep; live music year-round nightly 📍 Map
Afternoon
Dublin Beer & Whiskey Self-Guided Discovery$$~5 hrs

Visit the Guinness Storehouse and choose a whiskey distillery for a self-paced drinks day

$49 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online in summer
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 3 Fri, Jul 3 Moderate Dublin
Morning
Howth Half-Day Trip: Cliff Walk, Seafood & Ireland's Eye$~4 hrs

Take the DART 35 minutes from Dublin to Howth for cliff walks, fresh seafood on the pier, and views of Ireland's Eye

$8 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Sep; cliff walk exposed in bad weather
Afternoon
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Tour & Tasting, Dublin$$~1 hr

Tour the restored Jameson Bow St. Distillery and finish with a whiskey tasting and complimentary drink

$28 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online in advance Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 4 Sat, Jul 4 Moderate Dublin View on map
Morning
Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting, Dublin$$~1 hr

Tour Dublin's first new distillery in 125 years and taste small-batch, single-grain and single-malt whiskeys

$19 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book in advance in summer Book this tour →
Afternoon
Brother Hubbard Gluten-Free Brunch, Dublin$~1h 30m

Brunch on Middle Eastern-inspired GF dishes at Brother Hubbard, Dublin's most celebrated all-day café

$18 Year-round 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 5 Sun, Jul 5 Moderate Dublin
Morning
Cornucopia Vegan Lunch, Dublin$~1h 30m

Lunch at Cornucopia, Ireland's oldest vegetarian restaurant with an extensive daily vegan menu since 1986

$18 Year-round; closed Sundays
Afternoon
Irish Whiskey Museum Guided Tour & Tasting, Dublin$$~1 hr

Learn how Ireland lost and reclaimed its whiskey crown, then taste three styles in a guided session

$26 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 6 Mon, Jul 6 Moderate Dublin View on map
Morning
Cornucopia Vegetarian & Gluten-Free Restaurant, Dublin$~1h 30m

Eat a hearty vegetarian lunch with abundant gluten-free options at Dublin's longest-running natural food restaurant

$18 Year-round; closed Sundays 📍 Map
Afternoon
Private Dublin Pub Tour with Local Guide$$~2h 30m

Explore off-the-tourist-trail pubs with a private local guide covering Irish music history and authentic pub culture

$69 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round; book ahead in summer Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 7 Tue, Jul 7 Moderate Dublin
Morning
Vintage Tea Trips: Afternoon Tea Bus Tour, Dublin$$$~1h 30m

Ride a 1960s double-decker bus through Dublin while enjoying afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and cakes

$131 Verified Mar 2026 Most popular Apr–Oct; book weeks ahead in summer Book this tour →
Afternoon
Jameson Whiskey Masterclass at Bow St. Distillery$$~1h 30m

Choose cocktail-making or whiskey-blending at Jameson's Bow St. Distillery for a hands-on session

$55 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book in advance Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Day 8 Wed, Jul 8 Moderate Dublin View on map
Morning
Naturally Gluten-Free Irish Breakfast Tour, Dublin$~1h 30m

Taste a full Irish breakfast — eggs, bacon, sausage, and black pudding on GF toast — at a celiac-aware café

$16 Year-round 📍 Map
Afternoon
Irish Food Trail Walking Tour, Dublin$$~3 hrs

Visit three hidden restaurants, pubs, and cafes with a local guide and taste traditional Irish dishes and Irish coffee

$71 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Oct; runs year-round with minimum group Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Dublin

Temple Bar / Georgian Dublin / O'Connell Street

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Travelers book: The Shelbourne Dublin €220-350/nightTemple Bar Hotel €130-200/nightGenerator Dublin €50-90/nightThe Merrion Hotel $200-400/nightHotel 7 $60-120/nightThe Marker Hotel $200-400/nightThe Wilder $100-200/nightLuxury Ivy Exchange Apartments $100-200/night
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Dublin → Galway
3h ~€15 Bus Éireann or GoBus service from Dublin to Galway (2h30m)

Galway

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Day 9 Thu, Jul 9 Full Galway View on map
Morning Galway Latin Quarter colorful street facades and pedestrian shopping area
Galway Latin Quarter — Shop Street, Tigh Neachtain & Street Music$~2 hrs

Stroll Galway's pedestrian Latin Quarter past buskers, independent craft shops, and the oldest pub in the city

Liveliest Jun–Aug; Saturday market year-round 📍 Map
Afternoon
Galway City Food Walking Tour$$$~2h 30m

Sample artisan cheese, oysters, bread, and sweet treats on a guided 2.5-hour food walk through Galway.

$98 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round, min 4 people Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Galway

Latin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square

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Travelers book: Dail Gréine Hotel €120-180/nightArch View Harbour Hotel €110-170/nightKinlay House €45-80/nightWest End 3 bedroom $60-120/nightSilver Crescent House & Apts $100-200/nightHoliday Home Henry St 1 $60-120/nightThe Herons Rest Boutique Hotel $60-120/nightCorrib House Guest Accomodation $100-200/night
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Day 10 Fri, Jul 10 Moderate Galway View on map
Morning Cliffs of Moher dramatic sea cliffs rising above the Atlantic Ocean
Cliffs of Moher, County Clare — Ireland's Iconic Sea Cliffs$~5 hrs

Stand at Ireland's most famous sea cliffs — 214m above the Atlantic — and walk the cliff-top path with sweeping ocean views

$13 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep on clear days; avoid foggy conditions 📍 Map
Afternoon
Micil Distillery Gin, Poitín & Whiskey Tour Galway$$~1 hr

Tour a family-run Galway distillery and taste gin, poitín, and whiskey made with Connemara botanicals.

$27 Verified Mar 2026 Year-round, pre-book in summer Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Galway

Latin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square

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Travelers book: Dail Gréine Hotel €120-180/nightArch View Harbour Hotel €110-170/nightKinlay House €45-80/nightWest End 3 bedroom $60-120/nightSilver Crescent House & Apts $100-200/nightHoliday Home Henry St 1 $60-120/nightThe Herons Rest Boutique Hotel $60-120/nightCorrib House Guest Accomodation $100-200/night
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Day 11 Sat, Jul 11 Light Galway
Full Day
Aran Islands Day Trip from Galway — Inis Mór & Dún Aonghasa$$~8 hrs

Ferry to Inis Mór, bike to the cliff-top prehistoric fort Dún Aonghasa, and walk an island where Irish is the everyday language

$37 Verified Mar 2026 Best May–Sep; ferry weather-dependent Oct–Apr 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Galway

Latin Quarter / Waterfront / Eyre Square

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Travelers book: Dail Gréine Hotel €120-180/nightArch View Harbour Hotel €110-170/nightKinlay House €45-80/nightWest End 3 bedroom $60-120/nightSilver Crescent House & Apts $100-200/nightHoliday Home Henry St 1 $60-120/nightThe Herons Rest Boutique Hotel $60-120/nightCorrib House Guest Accomodation $100-200/night
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Galway → Killarney
3h 30m ~€20 Bus service from Galway to Killarney (3h)

Killarney

Killarney 1 stop · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 12 Sun, Jul 12 Full Killarney View on map
Morning
Skellig Michael UNESCO Monastery Boat Tour from Portmagee$$$~6 hrs

Boat to Skellig Michael to climb a 6th-century island monastery — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Star Wars filming location.

$136 Verified Mar 2026 Landing permits May–Sep only; highly weather-dependent
Afternoon Ring of Kerry scenic coastal road with mountains and Atlantic Ocean
Ring of Kerry Scenic Drive — Iveragh Peninsula, County Kerry$~7 hrs

Drive the 179km Ring of Kerry loop past mountain passes, Atlantic coastline, and Kerry's most scenic villages

Best May–Sep; roads busiest Jul–Aug with tour coaches 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Killarney

Killarney Town Center / National Park Area

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Travelers book: Killarney Park Hotel €180-280/nightMalton Hotel €120-180/nightRailway Hotel €80-130/nightThe Courtyard Apartments $100-200/nightReeks View Apartments $60-120/nightReeks View Townhouse $100-200/nightLoch Lein Country House $100-200/nightBeautiful Killarney Apartment $60-120/night
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Day 13 Mon, Jul 13 Light Killarney
Full Day Lakes and mountains of Killarney National Park, County Kerry
Killarney National Park — Three Lakes, Torc Waterfall & Red Deer$~5 hrs

Walk Ireland's oldest national park — free to enter, with ancient oak woods, three shining lakes, and one of Ireland's largest red deer herds

Open year-round; best May–Sep for weather and long evenings 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Killarney

Killarney Town Center / National Park Area

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Travelers book: Killarney Park Hotel €180-280/nightMalton Hotel €120-180/nightRailway Hotel €80-130/nightThe Courtyard Apartments $100-200/nightReeks View Apartments $60-120/nightReeks View Townhouse $100-200/nightLoch Lein Country House $100-200/nightBeautiful Killarney Apartment $60-120/night
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Day 14 Tue, Jul 14 Light Killarney
Full Day
Free Time in Killarney Town$~4 hrs

Wander Killarney's lively town center, visit the 1855 St. Mary's Cathedral, or take a jaunting car into the park.

Liveliest Jun–Aug
🏨 Hotel in Killarney

Killarney Town Center / National Park Area

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Travelers book: Killarney Park Hotel €180-280/nightMalton Hotel €120-180/nightRailway Hotel €80-130/nightThe Courtyard Apartments $100-200/nightReeks View Apartments $60-120/nightReeks View Townhouse $100-200/nightLoch Lein Country House $100-200/nightBeautiful Killarney Apartment $60-120/night
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Killarney → Cork
2h 30m ~€18 Bus service from Killarney to Cork (1h45m)

Cork

Cork 3 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 15 Wed, Jul 15 Full Cork View on map
Morning Whiskey barrels aging in a historic stone warehouse at an Irish distillery
Jameson Midleton Distillery Experience & Tasting$$~1h 30m

Tour the Old Midleton Distillery — home of Jameson — and taste whiskeys on a 15-acre historic estate near Cork

$34 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; busiest Jul-Aug; pre-booking recommended Book this tour → 📍 Map
Afternoon English Market Cork with fresh local produce and traditional architecture
English Market Cork — Ireland's Most Famous Covered Food Market$~2 hrs

Browse Cork's covered food market — operating since 1788 — for tripe and drisheen, artisan cheese, fresh fish, and local deli lunches

Open Mon–Sat year-round; busiest mornings 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Cork

City Center / South Channel / English Quarter

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Travelers book: Hayfield Manor €180-280/nightLancaster Hotel €120-180/nightThe Montenotte Hotel €90-150/nightClayton Hotel Cork City €90-160/nightBallymaloe House €180-300/nightMaldron Hotel South Mall €70-120/night
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Day 16 Thu, Jul 16 Moderate Cork View on map
Morning Cork city skyline with church steeples and the River Lee
Heart of Cork City Walking Tour$~3 hrs

Explore Cork's food capital: ring Shandon Bells, browse the English Market, and discover the city's lively riverside streets

Best May-Sep; English Market open Mon-Sat year-round 📍 Map
Afternoon Irish whiskey glasses on a dark pub bar in Cork
Cork Whiskey Walk — Guided Tasting Tour$$~4 hrs

Walk Cork's historic pubs and Victorian whiskey bars with a local distiller, tasting Irish Single Pot Still whiskeys

$64 Verified Mar 2026 Runs year-round; check corkwhiskeywalk.ie for specific dates Book this tour → 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Cork

City Center / South Channel / English Quarter

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Travelers book: Hayfield Manor €180-280/nightLancaster Hotel €120-180/nightThe Montenotte Hotel €90-150/nightClayton Hotel Cork City €90-160/nightBallymaloe House €180-300/nightMaldron Hotel South Mall €70-120/night
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Cork → Dingle
2h 42m Drive from Cork to Dingle (156km, ~2h42m)

Dingle

Dingle 2 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 17 Fri, Jul 17 Full Dingle View on map
Morning
Dingle Town & Harbor Walk, County Kerry$~2h 30m

Walk Dingle's colorful harbor town — craft shops, award-winning seafood pubs, traditional music sessions, and one of Ireland's best ice cream parlours

Liveliest May–Sep; quieter and cheaper Oct–Apr 📍 Map
Afternoon
Slea Head Drive — Dingle Peninsula's Westernmost Loop$~4 hrs

Drive the Slea Head loop past 2,000-year-old beehive huts, ruined stone forts, and views of the Great Blasket Islands from Ireland's westernmost point

Best May–Sep; Blasket ferry weather-dependent Apr–Oct 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Dingle

Dingle Town Center / Waterfront

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Travelers book: Dingle Bay Hotel €110-170/nightHeatons Guesthouse €80-120/nightOcean View Hotel €75-110/nightDunlavin House $100-200/nightGort a Phump $30-70/nightCoill an Rois B&B $60-120/nightDingle Garden Townhouse $200-400/nightOld Town Inn $60-120/night
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Day 18 Sat, Jul 18 Light Dingle
Full Day
Free Time in Dingle Town$~4 hrs

Browse Dingle's craft shops, seafood pubs, and harbor quays at your own pace.

Liveliest Jun–Aug
🏨 Hotel in Dingle

Dingle Town Center / Waterfront

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Travelers book: Dingle Bay Hotel €110-170/nightHeatons Guesthouse €80-120/nightOcean View Hotel €75-110/nightDunlavin House $100-200/nightGort a Phump $30-70/nightCoill an Rois B&B $60-120/nightDingle Garden Townhouse $200-400/nightOld Town Inn $60-120/night
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Dingle → Belfast
6h Drive from Dingle to Belfast (507km, ~6h)

Belfast

Belfast 2 stops · Open in Google Maps ↗
Day 19 Sun, Jul 19 Full Belfast
Morning
Belfast Food & Drink Tasting Tour with Taste and Tour$$~4 hrs

Start at St. George’s Market with local producers, then walk to traditional bars and finish in the Cathedral Quarter

$83 Verified Mar 2026 St. George’s Market open Fri–Sun; tours run year-round Book this tour →
Afternoon
Belfast Gin Jaunt: 7 Gins at 5 Venues with Taste and Tour$$~3h 30m

Taste seven gins including five locally crafted Belfast varieties at a Victorian Gin Palace and four more bars

$83 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book in advance Book this tour →
🏨 Hotel in Belfast

Cathedral Quarter / City Center / Titanic Quarter

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Travelers book: Hastings Belfast €110-170/nightMalmaison Belfast €120-180/nightTravelodge Belfast €70-120/nightBelfast City Apartment $60-120/night8 Fitzrovia $60-120/nightThe Flint $100-200/nightCentral Belfast Apartments $100-200/nightMerchant Hotel $200-400/night
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Day 20 Mon, Jul 20 Moderate Belfast View on map
Morning
Belfast Bike & Brew Tour to Hilden Brewery$$~4 hrs

Cycle from Belfast through the Cathedral and Titanic Quarters, then along the River Lagan to Ireland’s oldest independent brewery

$70 Verified Mar 2026 Best Apr–Sep; check schedule at Belfast City Bike Tours Book this tour →
Afternoon Titanic Belfast Museum star-shaped building in the Titanic Quarter
Titanic Belfast Museum — World's Largest Titanic Experience$$~3 hrs

Walk nine galleries inside the iconic star-shaped museum built where RMS Titanic was constructed in Belfast's shipyard

$32 Verified Mar 2026 Open year-round; book online to save £2 vs walk-up 📍 Map
🏨 Hotel in Belfast

Cathedral Quarter / City Center / Titanic Quarter

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Travelers book: Hastings Belfast €110-170/nightMalmaison Belfast €120-180/nightTravelodge Belfast €70-120/nightBelfast City Apartment $60-120/night8 Fitzrovia $60-120/nightThe Flint $100-200/nightCentral Belfast Apartments $100-200/nightMerchant Hotel $200-400/night
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Day 21 Tue, Jul 21 Belfast
Checkout & Depart

Check out of your hotel, grab a final breakfast, and head to the airport. Safe travels from Belfast!

Where You’ll Stay

Estimated total: €1,468–€2,202

Trip Budget Estimate

$3,208 estimated total per person
$153 per day
Lodging $1,835
Activities $1,320
Transport $53

Estimates based on listed activity prices and hotel rates. Actual costs vary by season, availability, and personal spending.

Typical range for Ireland

$1,680 – $8,400 per person for 21 days

Budget: $80/day — Hostels, pub grub, bus travel Mid-range: $180/day — B&Bs, restaurant meals, car rental Luxury: $400/day — Castle hotels, fine dining, private tours

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🧳 Practical Info for Ireland

📄 Visa
Not part of Schengen. Visa-free for US, UK, CA, AU citizens for up to 90 days. EU/EEA nationals have freedom of movement.
💵 Tipping
10–15% tip at sit-down restaurants is customary. Not expected in pubs for drinks.
💱 Currency
Euro (€ EUR). Cards widely accepted. Northern Ireland uses British Pound (GBP).
🔌 Power
230V, Type G plugs (UK-style three-pin). US/EU travelers need an adapter.
📶 Connectivity
Good 4G coverage in cities and towns. Rural/coastal areas may have patchy signal.
🚨 Emergency
112 or 999 (general emergency)

🚗 Getting Around Ireland

🚗 Car

Car rental recommended, especially for the Wild Atlantic Way and Ring of Kerry. Drive on the left.

🚌 Bus

Bus Éireann connects Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Limerick. Citylink runs express coaches on popular routes.

🚄 Rail

Irish Rail connects Dublin to major cities but the network is limited. DART commuter rail covers Dublin's coast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 7 days enough for Ireland?

Yes — 7 days covers Dublin (2 days), the Wild Atlantic Way highlights, Galway, and the Cliffs of Moher. For Northern Ireland, add 2-3 days.

Should I rent a car in Ireland?

Highly recommended outside Dublin. Buses connect major towns but a car unlocks the scenic coastal routes. Drive on the left.

What is the best time to visit Ireland?

May-September for longest days and mildest weather. Rain is possible year-round — always pack layers and a rain jacket.

How much does a week in Ireland cost?

Budget: $80-110/day. Mid-range: $150-250/day. Luxury: $400+/day. Pub meals cost €12-18; a pint of Guinness is €5-7.

Do I need a visa for Ireland?

Ireland is NOT in the Schengen Area. US, UK, CA, AU citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. A separate Irish visa is needed for some nationalities.

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