5 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at O`Dalaigh Jewellers and Hazel Mountain Chocolates. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Rathcroghan Royal Site & Visitor Centre and Thomond Park Stadium. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Irish Crafts - Doolin (in Doolin), Spiddal (Standun & Spiddal Craft & Design Studios) and Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Royal Abbey of Cong, walk around Burren and Cliffs of Moher Geopark, examine the collection at Derryglad Folk and Heritage Museum, and enjoy the sand and surf at Fanore Beach.

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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 45°F, and evening lows to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.