4 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 and Salthill Beaches. Visit Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and King John's Castle for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Aillwee Cave (in Ballyvaughan), Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor) and Burren Perfumery (in Carran). Next up on the itinerary: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Burren National Park, stop by Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, and stroll through Eyre Square.

To see traveler tips and other tourist information, go to the Galway trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major airports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In August, daytime highs in Galway are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.