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The “Inspirations celtiques” tour at a glance

Inspirations celtiques (Celtic Inspirations) is a 9-day, 8-night Club Med Discovery tour of Ireland and Northern Ireland, listed under the Nature Escape theme. It starts and ends in Dublin, following the west coast and then the north of the island: Galway, Connemara, Westport, the counties of Sligo and Donegal, Derry, the Antrim coast and Belfast. The highlights: Killary fjord and Kylemore Abbey, the cliffs of Slieve League, the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway followed by a tasting at the Bushmills distillery, the Titanic Belfast museum and tea served at Hillsborough Castle. You stay in six hotels, from the Iveagh Garden in Dublin to the Stormont in Belfast. Full board with a drink at meals, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, visits and a French-speaking local guide are included.

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How do the first days of the tour unfold?

On day 1, the group gathers in Dublin, at the Iveagh Garden hotel, for the first dinner. On day 2, you cross the island from east to west, 215 km to Galway, a lively student and music city. Day 3 is devoted to Connemara, a 250 km loop through bogs, lakes and stone walls. On day 4, over 200 km to Westport, you follow Lough Corrib, discover Killary fjord, a long sea inlet between the mountains, and Kylemore Abbey, set beside its lake. On day 5, you head 200 km north to Donegal through County Sligo and its megalithic tombs.

What do you see in the north of the island?

On day 6, between Donegal and Derry, you stop at the cliffs of Slieve League, plunging into the Atlantic, then at the ring fort of Grianan of Aileach. Day 7 follows the Antrim coast to Belfast: the Giant's Causeway and its basalt columns, then a whiskey tasting at the Bushmills distillery. On day 8, before returning to Dublin, you visit the Titanic Belfast museum, on the shipyard where the liner was built, and take tea at Hillsborough Castle, the royal residence in Northern Ireland. Day 9 offers a free morning in Dublin. For the wildest region on the tour, read our page Donegal, Ireland.

Which hotels do you stay in?

The tour has six addresses. In Dublin, the Iveagh Garden welcomes the group at the start and the end. In Galway, you stay at the Galmont. Next come the Westport Coast in Westport, Mill Park in Donegal, the City Hotel in Derry, the walled city, and the Stormont in Belfast. The stages move at the pace of the road, with luggage handled by the porterage service at every hotel.

What is included and what costs extra?

Full board runs from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 9, with a glass of wine or a soft drink, mineral water and coffee or tea at every meal. Air-conditioned road transport, the planned visits, luggage handling, taxes and service charges are included. Paid separately: international flights, transfers between the airport and the hotel, extra drinks, personal expenses, tips and insurance. Your advisor books flights and transfers with the tour, in a single file.

Who guides the group and how many travellers will there be?

A French-speaking local guide takes charge of the group in Dublin and stays until the last day. The guide tells the island's story, from the builders of megalithic tombs to the construction of the Titanic. Discovery tours run in small groups, with departures guaranteed from the first booking. Assistance is available 24 hours a day throughout the trip.

Who is this tour designed for?

It suits lovers of wide landscapes, rugged coastlines and old stones, who also enjoy a good meal and an evening at the pub. The route is generous: about 1,435 km of road in nine days, with daily legs of 160 to 250 km broken up by stops. Visits are on foot, on cliff paths and open-air sites. It is an ideal tour for curious, fit travellers who enjoy discovering a new town almost every evening.

When should you go to Ireland for this tour?

Your advisor tells you which departures are available and helps you pick the right one. Ireland is mostly visited from late spring to early fall, when days are long and the green landscapes are at their best. The oceanic climate stays mild and changeable: a shower passes, then the sun returns over the cliffs. A light raincoat and warm layers belong in your suitcase in every season. For a feel of the country, read our page Ireland travel.

How do you get to Dublin from Quebec?

You fly from Montreal, with or without a connection depending on the season. The tour starts and ends in Dublin, which keeps the round trip simple. Transfers between the airport and the hotel are booked separately, and your advisor adds them to your file. The tour crosses into Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK: a valid Canadian passport is required, and your advisor checks the entry requirements for both countries at the time of booking.

Which Club Med resort pairs well with this tour?

After nine days of wind and cliffs, the sunshine of the Algarve makes a lovely contrast. Club Med Da Balaia, in Portugal, sits on two red cliffs jutting into the Atlantic, above the golden Maria Luísa beach, with golf, a spa and kids' clubs for ages 0 to 17. Faro airport is about 40 minutes away. All the details are on our page Club Med in Portugal, and every resort on the continent is on our Club Med resorts in Europe.

Why book this tour with AquaTerra?

Our advisors build the trip around the tour: flights to Dublin, transfers, an extra night to enjoy the city, then a few days in the Portuguese sun. You have one person to call, from the first conversation to your return. To compare, see all our Club Med tours and the Europe, Africa and Middle East selection. If Portugal tempts you for a second trip, look at Balade entre Douro et fado.

Call 1-866-628-6241. You will reach someone who knows this tour and has time for you. We look together at what is available on your dates, we choose the right departure, and we stay on the line throughout your trip. That is the difference between booking alone in front of a screen and travelling with someone behind you.

  • Green cliffs on the Irish coast

    Green cliffs on the Irish coast

  • Basalt columns of the Giant

    Basalt columns of the Giant\'s Causeway

  • Waterfall in an Irish forest

    Waterfall in an Irish forest

  • Celtic cross in an old cemetery

    Celtic cross in an old cemetery

  • Sheep by a lake in Ireland

    Sheep by a lake in Ireland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it travels through the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, which is part of the UK. You cross between Donegal and Derry, then return to Dublin from Belfast. The crossing is by road, with no change of vehicle.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro, and Northern Ireland the pound sterling. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere on both sides. A little cash in each currency is handy for small purchases.
Yes, the visit to the Bushmills distillery is part of the day 7 program, right after the Giant's Causeway. Bottle purchases are extra. Your advisor reminds you of the rules for bringing alcohol back into Canada.
Ireland is 5 hours ahead of Quebec. An overnight flight gets you to Dublin in the morning. The group meets for dinner on the first evening, which leaves the day to rest.
Yes, bring closed walking shoes, since the paths at Slieve League and the Giant's Causeway can be wet. A windbreaker is useful on the cliff tops. The rest of the tour takes place in towns and easily accessible sites.
Yes, your advisor can book nights in Dublin before or after the tour. The city deserves two more days for its museums, pubs and Georgian quarters. Your return flight is moved accordingly.
It is a refined moment served in a royal residence in Northern Ireland, on day 8, on the road between Belfast and Dublin. Tea is served in the finest British tradition. It is one of the most appreciated stops on the tour.
Yes, you can sign up alone and join the group in Dublin. Your advisor checks the single-room options available on your dates. The small group and shared dinners make solo travel easy.
Tips are paid separately and are at your discretion. They are usually given to the guide and driver at the end of the tour. Your advisor gives you a guideline before departure.
Insurance is purchased separately and is strongly recommended for a nine-day tour abroad. Your advisor suggests cancellation and medical coverage suited to your situation. It is paid at the time of booking.
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