23 days in Galway Itinerary

Head to Burren Perfumery and Spiddal Craft & Design Studiosfor some retail therapy. Get in touch with nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre and Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Galway: Castlefergus Equestrian (in Quin), Dromoland Castle (in Newmarket-on-Fergus) and Ballyvaughan (Burren Birds of Prey Centre & Aillwee Cave). Spend the 13th (Thu) wandering through the wild on Ireland West Tours. And it doesn't end there: shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, walk around Rinville Park, appreciate the views at Doo Lough Valley, and look for all kinds of wild species at Curraghduff Farm.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Galway attractions website.

Washington DC, USA to Galway is an approximately 14-hour combination of flight and bus. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Washington DC to Galway due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Washington DC in March, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Galway: temperatures range from 47°F by day to 36°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.