# Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return · Howth side stay and two return nights

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/return-gateway-loop/dublin-and-galway-with-a-dublin-return-z0786/>)

Howth side stay and two return nights

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Return gateway loop
- Nights: 8
- Interests: History, Nature, Food & Drink

## Route and nights

- Dublin · 2 night(s)
- Howth · 4 night(s)
- Dublin · 2 night(s)

Tradeoff: A return gateway simplifies some tickets but adds a repeat journey. Compare the total cost and time.

Compare: Rail and local transport

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Dublin

- 15:00 to 15:45 · Check in or drop off your bags · The Fleet
- 16:05 to 17:30 · Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport · Dublin. Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Dublin
Overnight: [The Fleet](<https://www.hotels.com/ho219701/the-fleet-dublin-ireland/>) · Dublin

### Day 2 · Dublin

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Fleet Street · Fleet Street, Dublin
- 09:20 to 10:10 · Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol · Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin. The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.
- 10:25 to 12:15 · Visit Kilmainham Gaol and its museum · Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin. Book a guided admission slot through the venue. Move the day to match a slot you can actually secure. [Official information](<https://kilmainhamgaolmuseum.ie/>)
- 12:30 to 13:35 · Lunch around Kilmainham · Kilmainham, Dublin
- 13:50 to 15:30 · Visit the Irish Museum of Modern Art or the Royal Hospital grounds · Irish Museum of Modern Art, Dublin. Check the gallery and grounds schedules. The short walk keeps the afternoon flexible. [Official information](<https://imma.ie/visit/>)
- 15:50 to 16:50 · Return toward the city center · Dublin city center
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner around Dame Street · Dame Street, Dublin
Overnight: [The Fleet](<https://www.hotels.com/ho219701/the-fleet-dublin-ireland/>) · Dublin

### Day 3 · Howth

- 07:15 to 08:00 · Check out and collect your bags · The Fleet
- 09:25 to 12:30 · Travel from Dublin to Howth · Howth. Check the actual DART service, station access, and hotel approach. [Official information](<https://www.irishrail.ie/>)
- 12:30 to 14:55 · Lunch near your arrival point · Howth
- 15:05 to 15:55 · Check in or drop off your bags · King Sitric
- 16:10 to 17:30 · Take a short orientation walk near your new base · Howth. Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your new hotel · Howth
Overnight: [King Sitric](<https://www.hotels.com/ho2503107104/king-sitric-howth-ireland/>) · Howth

### Day 4 · Howth

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Howth
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Explore public pier and harbor routes and walk the historic village streets · Howth Harbour. Stay on public paths and check weather before any exposed route. [Official information](<https://www.visitdublin.com/>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch around the harbor · Howth
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Walk a shorter public route toward the village or return for a cafe break · Howth Harbour
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Howth
Overnight: [King Sitric](<https://www.hotels.com/ho2503107104/king-sitric-howth-ireland/>) · Howth

### Day 5 · Howth

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Howth
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Choose a signed cliff walk only if conditions and access suit · Howth coastal walks. Check route conditions and use the harbor if footing or wind makes the cliff route unsuitable. [Official information](<https://www.visitdublin.com/howth-cliff-walk>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Lunch near Howth Harbour · Howth
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Use a shorter harbor route or take an indoor break if weather changes · Howth coastal walks
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Howth
Overnight: [King Sitric](<https://www.hotels.com/ho2503107104/king-sitric-howth-ireland/>) · Howth

### Day 6 · Howth

- 08:15 to 09:10 · Breakfast near your hotel · Howth
- 09:30 to 12:00 · Walk the public harbor streets and compare open seafood options · Howth Harbour. Check individual kitchen hours. [Official information](<https://www.visitdublin.com/>)
- 12:15 to 13:30 · Have a seafood lunch near the harbor if service fits · Howth
- 14:00 to 16:45 · Walk the pier or pause at a village cafe · Howth Harbour
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your hotel · Howth
Overnight: [King Sitric](<https://www.hotels.com/ho2503107104/king-sitric-howth-ireland/>) · Howth

### Day 7 · Dublin

- 07:15 to 08:00 · Check out and collect your bags · King Sitric
- 09:25 to 12:30 · Travel from Howth to Dublin · Dublin. Check the actual DART service, station access, and hotel approach. [Official information](<https://www.irishrail.ie/>)
- 12:30 to 14:55 · Lunch near your arrival point · Dublin
- 15:05 to 15:55 · Check in or drop off your bags · The Fleet
- 16:10 to 17:30 · Take a short orientation walk near your new base · Dublin. Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.
- 18:30 to 20:00 · Dinner near your new hotel · Dublin
Overnight: [The Fleet](<https://www.hotels.com/ho219701/the-fleet-dublin-ireland/>) · Dublin

### Day 8 · Dublin

- 08:30 to 09:15 · Breakfast near Fleet Street · Fleet Street, Dublin
- 09:30 to 10:20 · Travel to the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park · Phoenix Park, Dublin
- 10:30 to 12:35 · Walk a signed route through Phoenix Park · Phoenix Park, Dublin. Choose a loop that fits your daylight and energy. Stay on public paths and keep a distance from wildlife. [Official information](<https://phoenixpark.ie/>)
- 12:50 to 13:55 · Lunch near the park or at Heuston · Heuston, Dublin
- 14:10 to 15:40 · Follow the Liffey east from the Heuston area · River Liffey, Dublin. Use transit if you prefer a shorter return to the city center.
- 15:50 to 16:55 · Pause for coffee near the Liffey crossings · Dublin city center
- 18:00 to 19:30 · Dinner near your hotel · Fleet Street, Dublin
Overnight: [The Fleet](<https://www.hotels.com/ho219701/the-fleet-dublin-ireland/>) · Dublin

### Day 9 · Dublin

- 08:10 to 09:00 · Breakfast near your hotel · Dublin
- 09:15 to 09:45 · Check out and collect your bags · The Fleet
- 10:00 to 10:40 · Optional final stop near your hotel · Dublin. Skip this if your departure needs the time.