16 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: Ballyvaughan (Aillwee Cave, Burren Birds of Prey Centre, &more), King John's Castle (in Limerick) and Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus). Spend the 15th (Fri) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. Spend the 20th (Wed) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, stroll around Eyre Square, get great views at Cliffs of Moher, and get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Galway trip itinerary planning website.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In September, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.