24 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Galway: Burren National Park (in Corofin), Ballyvaughan (Backwest Adventures, Aillwee Cave, &more) and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park (in Bunratty). Spend the 28th (Fri) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. On the 13th (Sat), spend a cool day on the water with Charter Ireland. There's still lots to do: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, take an in-depth tour of Galway City Museum, admire the natural beauty at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Galway Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around °C in September, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can travel back home.