16 days in Galway & Dublin 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Salthill Promenade and The Irish Workhouse Centre. Museum-lovers will appreciate Galway Crafts and Collectables and Frank McCourt Museum. Explore Galway's surroundings by going to Cong (Ashford Castle, Ireland's School of Falconry, &more), Limerick (Saint Mary's Cathedral & St. John's Cathedral) and Portumna Castle (in Portumna). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Lahinch Beach, identify plant and animal life at Burren Birds of Prey Centre, take in the spiritual surroundings of National Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, and get all the information you need at Connemara Celtic Crystal Visitor Centre.

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Amman, Jordan to Galway is an approximately 60-hour car ride. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Amman to Galway. When traveling from Amman in September, plan for cooler days in Galway, with highs around 17°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Get a sense of the local culture at Guinness Storehouse and Grafton Street. Museum-lovers will appreciate Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Chester Beatty, browse the exhibits of National Gallery of Ireland, see the interesting displays at Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula Dublin, and get engrossed in the history at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story.

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Traveling by car from Galway to Dublin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Sun) before leaving for home.