8 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and Galway Cathedral. Get in touch with nature at Cliffs of Moher and Aillwee Cave. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Doolin Cave (in Doolin), Cong (Royal Abbey of Cong, Pigeon Hole Cave, &more) and Burren National Park (in Corofin). Spend the 23rd (Wed) among the memorable landscape of The Burren. And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, look for all kinds of wild species at Burren Birds of Prey Centre, explore by horseback at Drummindoo Stud, and get engrossed in the history at Galway City Museum.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Galway tour itinerary planning site.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Dublin Airport, Shannon Airport and Cork Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Galway can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 44°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel back home.