19 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.

Get outdoors at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre and The Great Western Greenway. Do some cultural sightseeing at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Ashford Castle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden (in Kylemore), Birr Castle Gardens & Science Centre (in Birr) and Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus). Spend the 18th (Mon) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, Head underground at Aillwee Cave, admire the landmark architecture of Galway Cathedral, and make a trip to Quay Street.

To find where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to °F, and evening lows to °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel back home.