11 days in Galway Itinerary

A major hub for visitors exploring Ireland's western regions, Galway serves as a city of art and culture, renowned for its vibrant lifestyle and numerous festivals.

We've included these beaches for you: Lahinch Beach and Mulranny Strand. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Michael Davitt Museum and Bunratty Castle. Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Belleek Castle Museum (in Ballina), King John's Castle (in Limerick) and Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor). Spend the 13th (Sat) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape of Connemara National Park, get all the information you need at Foxford Woollen Mills Visitor Centre, get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade, and Head underground at Aillwee Cave.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Galway trip itinerary planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.