6 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 & Visitor Centre and Cliffs of Moher. Popular historic sites such as Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Ashford Castle are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Galway: Sky Rd (in Clifden), Lahinch Beach (in Lahinch) and Fanore Beach (in Fanore). And it doesn't end there: get in touch with nature with Hillwalk Tours, take in the spiritual surroundings of Corcomroe Abbey, explore the ancient world of Belleek Castle Museum, and steep yourself in history at Poulnabrone Dolmen.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Galway road trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In March, daytime highs in Galway are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.