15 days in County 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.

Head to Charlie Byrne's Bookshop and Standunfor plenty of shopping. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Spiddal Craft & Design Studios and Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Oughterard (Quiet Man Bridge & Glengowla Mines) and Gort (Kilmacduagh Tower & Coole Park Nature Reserve). And it doesn't end there: deepen your understanding at National University of Ireland-Galway (UCG), don't miss a visit to Quay Street, look for gifts at OMG Zhivago, and admire the striking features of Galway Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway planner.

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt to Galway is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in February, with highs in Galway at 7°C and lows at 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can go by car to Clifden.

The town of Clifden represents a beloved Victorian style and is known for its position along County Galway's coast.

Head to O`Dalaigh Jewellers and Lowry's Sweater & Gift Shopfor some retail therapy. Step off the beaten path and head to Joyce Country Sheepdogs and Hehirs Of Clifden. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Clifden: Leenane (Killary Sheep Farm & The Sheep and Wool Centre). There's lots more to do: gear up at All Things Connemara, enjoy some diversion at Connemara Shooting School, tee off at Connemara Championship Golf Links, and look for gifts at Connemara Blue.

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Traveling by car from Galway to Clifden takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Inishmore.

Inishmore represents the largest of the Aran Islands and has a strong commitment to maintaining the Irish language, culture, and ancient attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), kick back and relax at Kilmurvey Beach, then delve into the distant past at Dun Eochla, and finally delve into the distant past at Dun Aonghasa. Here are some ideas for day two: delve into the distant past at Dun Duchathair, then delve into the distant past at Dun Eoghanachta, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at The Wormhole.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Inishmore day trip tool.

Traveling by combination of taxi and ferry from Clifden to Inishmore takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. In February, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel back home.