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Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return

Three bases and a return to the gateway

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Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return · Three bases and a return to the gateway

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and confirm the next day’s transport Dublin

      Keep the outing optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Dublin
    OvernightThe FleetDublin
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Activity Walk to the pedestrian streets near South William Street South William Street, Dublin
    3. to · Activity Browse George’s Street Arcade George’s Street Arcade, Dublin

      Check trader opening hours and leave time to compare lunch options.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the arcade South Great George’s Street, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Walk through Dublin Castle’s public spaces and the surrounding streets Dublin Castle

      Check admission if you plan to see the State Apartments.

    6. to · Activity Take a coffee break around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
    7. to · Meal Pub dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin

      Check the kitchen’s hours separately from the bar.

    OvernightThe FleetDublin
  3. Day 3

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Ground transport Travel to the eastern entrance of Phoenix Park Phoenix Park, Dublin
    3. to · Activity 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.

    4. to · Meal Lunch near the park or at Heuston Heuston, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Follow the Liffey east from the Heuston area River Liffey, Dublin

      Use transit if you prefer a shorter return to the city center.

    6. to · Activity Pause for coffee near the Liffey crossings Dublin city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Fleet Street, Dublin
    OvernightThe FleetDublin
  4. Day 4

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    2. to · Rail Travel from Dublin to Galway Galway

      Choose an actual train and confirm the station and transfer to your hotel.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Galway
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Galway

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Galway
    OvernightEyre Square HotelGalway
  5. Day 5

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Ground transport Walk or take local transit toward Salthill Salthill, Galway

      Choose transit to save time for the promenade.

    3. to · Activity Walk a section of the Salthill Promenade Salthill Promenade, Galway

      Set a turnaround point before you start. Shorten the walk in strong wind or rain.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around Salthill village Salthill, Galway
    5. to · Activity Visit Galway Atlantaquaria if open or extend the promenade walk Galway Atlantaquaria

      Check the aquarium’s visitor calendar. The indoor stop is useful if the weather worsens.

    6. to · Ground transport Return to the city center with time for a coffee Galway city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner near Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    OvernightEyre Square HotelGalway
  6. Day 6

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Browse independent galleries and craft shops around the Latin Quarter Latin Quarter, Galway

      Pick a venue based on the current exhibition schedule.

    3. to · Activity Walk past the Druid theater and nearby lanes Druid Theatre, Galway
    4. to · Meal Lunch in the city center Galway city center
    5. to · Activity Check exhibitions or programs at Galway Arts Centre Galway Arts Centre

      Check the published program. Keep an exterior walk and cafe as the backup.

    6. to · Activity Take a break and confirm evening performance details Galway city center
    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the performance venue Galway city center
    8. to · Activity Optional play, film, or performance Galway city center

      Check the Town Hall Theatre program or a venue you can reach on foot. Use the actual showtime.

    OvernightEyre Square HotelGalway
  7. Day 7

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Eyre Square Hotel
    2. to · Rail Travel from Galway to Howth Howth

      Check the train to Dublin, local connection to the DART, and onward service to Howth. Plan food around the confirmed route.

    3. to · Lodging Check in and confirm tomorrow’s first stop King Sitric

      Let your hotel or camp know if you expect to arrive late.

    4. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Howth
    OvernightKing SitricHowth
  8. Day 8

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
    2. to · Activity Walk the public harbor streets and compare open seafood options Howth Harbour

      Check individual kitchen hours.

    3. to · Meal Have a seafood lunch near the harbor if service fits Howth
    4. to · Activity Walk the pier or pause at a village cafe Howth Harbour
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
    OvernightKing SitricHowth
  9. Day 9

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
    2. to · Activity 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.

    3. to · Meal Lunch around the harbor Howth
    4. to · Activity Walk a shorter public route toward the village or return for a cafe break Howth Harbour
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
    OvernightKing SitricHowth
  10. Day 10

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags King Sitric
    2. to · Rail Travel from Howth to Dublin Dublin

      Check the actual DART service, station access, and hotel approach.

    3. to · Meal Lunch near your arrival point Dublin
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags The Fleet
    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new base Dublin

      Skip this walk if your arrival runs late.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Dublin
    OvernightThe FleetDublin
  11. Day 11

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Dublin
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags The Fleet
    3. to · Activity Optional final stop near your hotel Dublin

      Skip this if your departure needs the time.