4 days in Western Ireland 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.

Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Ashford Castle for their historical value. Shop till you drop at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop and OMG Zhivago. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Atlantic Drive on Achill Island (in Westport) and The Hungry Monk Art and Craft Gallery (in Cong). The adventure continues: cruise along Wild Atlantic Way and get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Galway day trip planner.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Galway is an approximately 20.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Galway due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in November, things will get colder in Galway: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.