9 days in Dublin & Galway Itinerary
9 days in Dublin & Galway Itinerary
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9 days in Dublin & Galway Itinerary
Start: Montreal
Fly:
9h 30min
1
Dublin
— 3 nights
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Drive:
2h 15min
2
Galway
— 3 nights
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bus + Fly:
12h 45min
End: Montreal
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3
nights
Dublin
3
nights

Fair City
A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.Kilkenny Castle and Trinity College Dublin will appeal to history buffs. Head to Olde Shillelagh Stick Maker and Kilkenny Handwrought Silverfor plenty of shopping. Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: Bru na Boinne (in Donore), Glasrai Goodies (in Gowran) and Jerpoint Glass Studio (in Stoneyford). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Temple Bar, tour the pleasant surroundings at Phoenix Park, stop by DESIGNYARD, and steep yourself in history at Kilmainham Gaol.
To find other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Dublin trip planner.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Boucherville, Canada to Dublin. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Galway.
Things to do in Dublin
Side Trips
Kilkenny, Glasrai Goodies, Bru na Boinne, Olde Shillelagh Stick Maker
Find places to stay Oct 19 — 22:
Highlights from your plan

Kilmainham Gaol
3:30pm, Wed Oct 19

Bru na Boinne
2:30pm, Thu Oct 20

Temple Bar
10:00am, Wed Oct 19
3
nights
Galway
3
nights

City of the Tribes
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.For shopping fun, head to O`Dalaigh Jewellers or Connemara Blue. Step off the beaten path and head to Cottage Handcrafts and Burren Perfumery. Get out of town with these interesting Galway side-trips: Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre (in Lisdoonvarna), Hazel Mountain Chocolates (in Bell Harbour), Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor), Clifden (Hehirs Of Clifden & Lowry's Sweater & Gift Shop) and Irish Crafts (in Doolin). It doesn't end there: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Connemara National Park and stop by OMG @ Zhivago.
For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Galway trip generator.
Traveling by car from Dublin to Galway takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Galway
Side Trips
Clifden, The Burren Smokehouse,, Cottage Handcrafts, Irish Crafts - Doolin, Burren Perfumery
Find places to stay Oct 22 — 25:
Highlights from your plan

Cliffs of Moher
2:00pm, Sun Oct 23

Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre
11:00am, Tue Oct 25

Cottage Handcrafts
11:00am, Mon Oct 24
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