10 days in Western Ireland 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.

Spend the 9th (Mon) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Quay Street, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, walk around Eyre Square, and get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade.

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Kalamazoo, USA to Galway is an approximately 18.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 5 hour difference. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Kalamazoo in January: high temperatures in Galway hover around 43°F and lows are around 36°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) so you can travel to Inishmore.

Inishmore represents the largest of the Aran Islands and has a strong commitment to maintaining the Irish language, culture, and ancient attractions.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): have fun at Inishmore Playground, delve into the distant past at Dun Aonghasa, and then identify plant and animal life at Dive Academy - Scuba Diving School.

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Traveling by combination of bus and ferry from Galway to Inishmore takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In January, plan for daily highs up to 48°F, and evening lows to 39°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Achill Island.

Dramatic rocky cliffs, rolling green hills, and a meandering coastline buffeted by a wild ocean make a trip to Achill Island one of the best opportunities to snapping memorable photos of classic Irish landscapes.

On the 13th (Fri), explore the activities along Keem Bay, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then cruise along Atlantic Drive.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Inishmore to Achill Island takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. While traveling from Inishmore, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Achill Island, ranging from highs of 43°F to lows of 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Westport.

Renowned for its Georgian architecture, Westport sits in the shadows of Croagh Patrick, considered the holiest mountain in Ireland.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Westport: Ashford Castle (in Cong), Aasleagh Falls (in Aasleagh) and Joyce Country Sheepdogs (in Shanafaraghaun). There's lots more to do: explore the landscape on two wheels at The Great Western Greenway, take in the pleasant sights at Downpatrick Head, steep yourself in history at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, and see the interesting displays at Michael Davitt Museum.

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Traveling by car from Achill Island to Westport takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 43°F, and evening lows to 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.