16 days in Western Ireland Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Glengowla Mines & Family Farm Experience (in Oughterard) and Cong (Boat Tours & Water Sports & Ireland's School of Falconry). Spend the 4th (Fri) exploring nature at Connemara National Park & Visitor Centre. And it doesn't end there: get outside with Wild Atlantic Way, stroll through Eyre Square, don't miss a visit to Galway's Latin Quarter, and get to know the fascinating history of Salthill Promenade.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Galway driving holiday planner.

Sydney, Australia to Galway is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Sydney to Galway, you'll gain 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In August in Galway, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Inishmore.

Inishmore is known for historic sites, outdoors, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Dun Aonghasa, get to know the fascinating history of Na Seacht Teampaill (The Seven Churches), delve into the distant past at Dun Duchathair, and go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Inishmore trip planning app.

You can do a combination of bus and ferry from Galway to Inishmore in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry. In August, daily temperatures in Inishmore can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Clifden.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Thu): explore the striking landscape at Diamond Hill, admire the natural beauty at Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden, and then relax in the rural setting at Killary Sheep Farm. On the 11th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Sky Road, catch the contagious excitement of The Point Equestrian Centre and Pony Trekking, and then kick back and relax at Dog's Bay Beach.

To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Clifden travel planner.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Inishmore to Clifden in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Achill Island.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Keem Bay, explore the galleries of Ronan Halpin Gallery, and then cruise along Atlantic Drive.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Achill Island day trip site.

Getting from Clifden to Achill Island by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can drive to Westport.

Get out of town with these interesting Westport side-trips: Pigeon Hole Cave (in Cong) and The Lost Valley (in Louisburgh). Pack the 15th (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at The Pirate Adventure Park at Westport House. There's much more to do: grab your bike and head to The Great Western Greenway, tour the pleasant surroundings at Carrowholly Stables & Trekking Centre, explore by horseback at Drummindoo Stud, and see the interesting displays at Michael Davitt Museum.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Westport road trip tool.

You can drive from Achill Island to Westport in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Westport can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.