Ireland in 7 Days: Dublin, Galway & the Wild Atlantic Way
A classic car-free 7-day Ireland itinerary. Start with Dublin Georgian squares and free national museums, then take the fast train to Galway for traditional fiddle sessions, coastal walks, and day trips to the dramatic Cliffs of Moher.
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Day-by-day itinerary
Dublin Arrival & Georgian Quarters
DublinArrive in Dublin. Walk through Trinity College campus and explore the completely free National Museum of Archaeology on Kildare Street.
Kilmainham Gaol & Authentic Pubs
DublinTour historic Kilmainham Gaol in the morning. In the evening, avoid touristy Temple Bar and head to Camden Street for authentic live Irish traditional music.
Irish Rail to Galway & Latin Quarter
GalwayTake the comfortable 2h 20m train from Dublin Heuston to Galway. Stroll the colorful pedestrian Latin Quarter and Spanish Arch by the Atlantic.
Cliffs of Moher Day Trip
GalwayTake public Bus Éireann route 350 south along the coastal Burren region to the towering 214-meter Cliffs of Moher, returning to Galway for dinner.
Aran Islands (Inis Mór) Excursion
GalwayTake the passenger ferry from Rossaveel to Inis Mór. Rent a bicycle to visit the prehistoric cliff fortress of Dún Aonghasa, returning to Galway.
South to Killarney National Park
Killarney & Ring of KerryTake the train or coach south to Killarney. Rent a bicycle to explore the 15th-century ruins of Muckross Abbey and the scenic Killarney lakes.
Return to Dublin & Departure
DublinTake the direct Irish Rail train back from Killarney to Dublin Heuston for your departure flight from Dublin Airport.
✂️ What I Would Cut If Short on Time
If limited to 5 days, spend 2 days in Dublin and 3 days in Galway, focusing on the Aran Islands or Cliffs of Moher.
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