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Dublin and Galway with a Dublin return

Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer

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Route and nights

  1. Dublin3 nights
  2. Galway4 nights
  3. Howth4 nights
  4. Dublin2 nights

Trip format: Return gateway loop · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: An extra night in each middle base gives you room for a missed connection, weather or a second interest.

Compare: Rail and local transport

Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
82

Days by place

Dublin
6
Galway
4
Howth
4

Hotels and other stays

The Fleet · Dublin
5 nights
Eyre Square Hotel · Galway
4 nights
King Sitric · Howth
4 nights

Schedule by type

Activity
34
Meal
34
Lodging
8
Ground transport
3
Rail
3

Day-by-day agenda

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Day 1 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
The FleetDublin
Day 2 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.

    Official information
  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
The FleetDublin
Day 3 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Activity Walk along the Liffey toward Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
  3. to · Activity Explore the public square and nearby streets around Smithfield Smithfield Square, Dublin
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
  5. to · Activity Visit the National Museum at Collins Barracks if open National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

    Check the current galleries. This stop is easy to shorten before the evening session.

    Official information
  6. to · Activity Take a break and check the evening music listings Dublin city center

    Confirm whether the venue lists a session and whether a ticket or reservation is required.

  7. to · Meal Early dinner close to your chosen venue Dublin city center
  8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Dublin city center

    Use the actual start time. The Cobblestone in Smithfield is one place to check.

    Official information
The FleetDublin
Day 4 Galway
  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.

    Official information
  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
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 5 Galway
  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.

    Official information
  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.

    Official information
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 6 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Activity Walk through the Latin Quarter toward St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway
  3. to · Activity Browse the Galway Market stalls if trading Galway Market

    Check the calendar. If the stalls are closed, use the streets and independent shops around Church Lane.

    Official information
  4. to · Meal Seafood lunch around the Latin Quarter Quay Street, Galway

    Compare menus for the day and leave room to choose a non-seafood option.

  5. to · Activity Walk from Spanish Arch toward the Claddagh Claddagh, Galway
  6. to · Activity Pause for coffee or browse shops around Quay Street Quay Street, Galway
  7. to · Meal Dinner around the waterfront Galway city center
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 7 Galway
  1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
  2. to · Activity Walk the Corrib from the city center toward Salmon Weir Bridge Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway
  3. to · Activity Visit the cathedral area if open Galway Cathedral

    Check access around services.

  4. to · Meal Lunch around the West End Galway West End
  5. to · Activity Browse the Latin Quarter and check session listings Latin Quarter, Galway

    Check for a posted session and whether it requires a ticket.

  6. to · Activity Take a break near your hotel before going out Eyre Square, Galway
  7. to · Meal Early dinner near the music venue Galway city center
  8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Latin Quarter, Galway

    Choose a scheduled session and move the block to its actual start time. Taaffes on Shop Street is one place to check.

    Official information
Eyre Square HotelGalway
Day 8 Howth
  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.

    Official information
  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
King SitricHowth
Day 9 Howth
  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.

    Official information
  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
King SitricHowth
Day 10 Howth
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
  2. to · Activity 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
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Howth Harbour Howth
  4. to · Activity Use a shorter harbor route or take an indoor break if weather changes Howth coastal walks
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
King SitricHowth
Day 11 Howth
  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.

    Official information
  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
King SitricHowth
Day 12 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.

    Official information
  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
The FleetDublin
Day 13 Dublin
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
  2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

    The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

  3. to · Activity 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
  4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
  5. to · Activity 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
  6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
  7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
The FleetDublin
Day 14 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.

Trip calendar

Itinerary map Print itinerary

Suggested schedule · All times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

  1. Day 1

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for 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
    The FleetDublin
  2. Day 2

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for 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.

      Official information
    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
    The FleetDublin
  3. Day 3

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Activity Walk along the Liffey toward Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
    3. to · Activity Explore the public square and nearby streets around Smithfield Smithfield Square, Dublin
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Smithfield Smithfield, Dublin
    5. to · Activity Visit the National Museum at Collins Barracks if open National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks

      Check the current galleries. This stop is easy to shorten before the evening session.

      Official information
    6. to · Activity Take a break and check the evening music listings Dublin city center

      Confirm whether the venue lists a session and whether a ticket or reservation is required.

    7. to · Meal Early dinner close to your chosen venue Dublin city center
    8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Dublin city center

      Use the actual start time. The Cobblestone in Smithfield is one place to check.

      Official information
    The 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.

      Official information
    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
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  5. Day 5

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    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.

      Official information
    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.

      Official information
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  6. Day 6

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Walk through the Latin Quarter toward St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway
    3. to · Activity Browse the Galway Market stalls if trading Galway Market

      Check the calendar. If the stalls are closed, use the streets and independent shops around Church Lane.

      Official information
    4. to · Meal Seafood lunch around the Latin Quarter Quay Street, Galway

      Compare menus for the day and leave room to choose a non-seafood option.

    5. to · Activity Walk from Spanish Arch toward the Claddagh Claddagh, Galway
    6. to · Activity Pause for coffee or browse shops around Quay Street Quay Street, Galway
    7. to · Meal Dinner around the waterfront Galway city center
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  7. Day 7

    Galway

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Galway
    1. to · Meal Breakfast around Eyre Square Eyre Square, Galway
    2. to · Activity Walk the Corrib from the city center toward Salmon Weir Bridge Salmon Weir Bridge, Galway
    3. to · Activity Visit the cathedral area if open Galway Cathedral

      Check access around services.

    4. to · Meal Lunch around the West End Galway West End
    5. to · Activity Browse the Latin Quarter and check session listings Latin Quarter, Galway

      Check for a posted session and whether it requires a ticket.

    6. to · Activity Take a break near your hotel before going out Eyre Square, Galway
    7. to · Meal Early dinner near the music venue Galway city center
    8. to · Activity Optional traditional music session Latin Quarter, Galway

      Choose a scheduled session and move the block to its actual start time. Taaffes on Shop Street is one place to check.

      Official information
    Eyre Square HotelGalway
  8. Day 8

    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.

      Official information
    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
    King SitricHowth
  9. Day 9

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    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.

      Official information
    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
    King SitricHowth
  10. Day 10

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Howth
    2. to · Activity 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
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Howth Harbour Howth
    4. to · Activity Use a shorter harbor route or take an indoor break if weather changes Howth coastal walks
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Howth
    King SitricHowth
  11. Day 11

    Howth

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Howth
    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.

      Official information
    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
    King SitricHowth
  12. Day 12

    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.

      Official information
    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
    The FleetDublin
  13. Day 13

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for Dublin
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near Fleet Street Fleet Street, Dublin
    2. to · Ground transport Travel toward Inchicore for Kilmainham Gaol Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

      The time block includes a buffer to reach your ticketed visit.

    3. to · Activity 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
    4. to · Meal Lunch around Kilmainham Kilmainham, Dublin
    5. to · Activity 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
    6. to · Ground transport Return toward the city center Dublin city center
    7. to · Meal Dinner around Dame Street Dame Street, Dublin
    The FleetDublin
  14. Day 14

    Dublin

    Europe/Dublin Open map for 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.