3 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor) and Aillwee Cave (in Ballyvaughan). Spend the 2nd (Tue) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Wild Atlantic Way, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Corcomroe Abbey, appreciate the extensive heritage of Salthill Promenade, and make a trip to Quay Street.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Galway trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.