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The Knitting Tour of Southern Ireland was really fun. Tourist and knitting activities were well balanced, with ample opportunities for shopping and learning new knitting. I especially enjoyed visits with designers who gave us a look at new techniques and design options.
Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable trip.

The Irish Tour Association tour of Southwest Ireland was delightful. We saw breathtaking landscapes, learned a variety of traditional and contemporary knitting skills, laughed with our hilarious guide and charming driver, and enjoyed the company of our small group of fellow knitting enthusiasts. I would go again in a heartbeat. The hotels and food were lovely too. I would go again in a heart beat.

I had such an amazing time on my south of Ireland and Aran island tour. Everything was taken care of. Our guide Jane was wonderful, making sure we knew when and where to meet. Tim our driver was top notch and I am still amazed at where and how he could maneuver that coach! The knitting instructors were knowledgeable, friendly, and the yarn we received was great. I thought we would see some of the sights, but we not only saw the sights, but we had history lessons too. If you are thinking of going on this tour, go! It is worth it!

Excellent tour and really special workshops and visits to folk museums and mills and beautiful small towns and gorgeous scenery. The guide and driver were excellent and the group was wonderful. The food was excellent and we got a good taste of Scottish history from our her.
I was frustrated by the lack of communication from the Tour company prior to the trip. And the meeting at the Edinburgh airport didn't go smoothly at all. I also felt that the Glasgow portion of the trip could have been eliminated or redesigned: perhaps a visit to a folk music club textile workshop of some kind.

Excellent Scotland tour! Our guide was great, gave us history of places and areas we were visiting as well as making sure everyone had what they needed. Our coach bus was comfortable and the drivers were friendly and knowledgeable about areas. Lots of great restaurant recommendations! I had a wonderful time and met so many new people!

First trip wth knittingtours.com. The 10 night tour in Ireland was great in part because of our fabulous guide Ann Marie Hayes and coach driver extraordinaire, Brian. Everything happened as planned and the weather cooperated so we were able to participate in the outdoor events such as Dun Aengus on Inish Mor and Slieve League. The knitting workshops and demonstrations were fun. I particularly enjoyed the visit to Mourne Aloacas. Definitely recommend this tour.

A wonderful tour. Great itinerary and fabulous tour guide.

Tours offered by KnittingTours.com are personalized by native drivers and tour guides, so that it is the ultimate travel experience! I enjoyed all the tours that I've gone on in Ireland and Scotland. The bus driver, Liam, was exceptional in helping me carry my suitcase, as it got heavier and heavier! He was considerate of the passengers and other drivers, as he meandered through the hills and curvy backroads of Scotland on my recent trip. He was always on time, and I noticed that he even took time to wash the bus every day. So were always met in the morning with a clean start, which made each day of our trip so beautiful! The places that we visited have given me many memories that have inspired me, with all of the new techniques that I learned, such as, knitting with a pouch on my hip and long needles, to ease the arthritis in my right shoulder, etc.

I've just returned from a wonderful 10 days on Knitting Tours' trip to the Aran Islands and Northern Ireland and much, much more. It exceeded my expectations when booking. If you're a knitter and like to explore new places and meet new people...this is the tour for you.

Excellent tour - Best of Shetland - had lots of great learning opportunities and bonus visits to places I would never have thought of. Arrangements were consistently good and our guide and drivers very professional and friendly. A really fun trip!

It was wonderful and Ann Marie was the best tour guide I have ever had. And Brain was a great driver with all the tight lanes he was very good at getting the bus through. The sight seeing trips we took were so beautiful. The workshop for knitting were to short we needed more time at them.

ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT, EXCEPTIONAL TOUR!!!

This tour was excellent in every aspect. The tour guide Sandra, coach driver Liam, Shetland Islands and everything included was exceptional. Hotels, food, places visited were such a value for the cost of the tour. Want to do this one again soon.

I enjoyed this tour so much. The guides & drivers were courteous & very helpful. The places we visited & the classes were excellent. I would recommend to anyone.

This is the third tour I have booked and completed through KnittingTours.com. The programs are well thought out. Each one has been a pleasure. The instructors are wonderful, knowledgeable and approachable. The staff is responsive and very good at problem solving. They request and listen to feedback and make modifications accordingly. I think they understand their audience.

Great tour of Scotland. We had wonderful tours of four mills and three great workshops. Very happy we saw so much of Scotland!

The first trip to Best of Shetland Isles and Scotland by Knitting Tours.com was wonderful, educational,well planned and I would go back in a minute. The stop at the Perth Yarn Festival was an added stop because we were in Perth the first day of the festival. That was a great addition. All the teachers were helpful,experts,and very welcoming. However,a microphone for the lace workshop may have helped hear better. Elizabeth was soft spoken and with 24 knitters in a circle it was hard to hear. We also had sunny days for the majority of the trip. Loved going to artisans studios and homes for demo and lectures. The museums in Lerwick were inspiring and educational for all things Shetland. It was great to be steps away from Jameson and Smith mill and yarn shop from our Lerwick Hotel. All the food was fresh and local and many choices. Tour guide and bus driver were willing to add extras as time permitted. They were very good and accommodating. Cindy Garnes

I had a wonderful time! The accommodation was comfortable and our host just the best. Our tour guide was funny and friendly and knowledgeable. We saw a great deal and the pace was good. Tammy was helpful and enjoyable. When I go again I will fly from Aberdeen! That ferry crossing was brutal both ways. The group was a good mix. I thoroughly enjoyed myself!

Excellent tour but would eliminate the hotel in Perth

I have participated in several organized tours and this was clearly at the top. The enrollment process went smoothly. Employees we spoke with were friendly, knowledgable, and clear expectations.
This was my first fiber tour. I think the time devoted to class and sightseeing was in good proportion. All the teachers were engaging and enjoyed working on all the lessons and patterns. When I emailed questions afterward, the response was prompt and succinct.
It was very apparent that our tour guide Mary, driver Pat, and all hotel staff were invested in our experience. They wanted us to learn the culture, know the history, and make us aware of the current political concerns. I believe all felt cared for by all.
I have already recommended this tour to my friends and would not hesitate to contract with Irish Knitting Tours again.

The Kerry Knitting Retreat is absolutely delightful. For me, the retreat format is much more enjoyable than a regular tour. With knitting workshops in the morning and sightseeing in the afternoon most days, there is a nice balance of activities. You get to see a lot of the countryside and visit interesting things. A big part of the pleasure is not having to pack and move every day or every other day. It's relaxing and conducive to a premier experience. I would like to see the Knitting Tours part of the Irish Tourism group develop additional locations for the retreat format that are currently served only by tours.

The Parknasilla Resort & Spa, The venue for the Kerry Retreat, is marvelous. Delightful guest rooms, a comfortable meeting room for the workshops, delicious food, beautiful walks.

Carol Feller was the guide of our knitting workshops. She is a delightful person and an able instructor as well as being a talented designer. She gave us guidance through the retreat on executing our projects. She gave each of us individual attention as required. Carol was also a pleasant companion at meals.

If you're thinking about doing a retreat -- stop thinking and make reservations.