Join us for a 6-night knitting holiday to Iceland, home to breath-taking scenery and rich knitting traditions. This tour will be joined by French-Icelandic designer, Helene Magnusson and you’ll enjoy a number of workshops with her and a visit to her inspiring studio. Excursions will take us to the relaxing waters of the Blue Lagoon and Iceland’s most popular route, the Golden Circle – with a woolly twist! We will visit local artisans, dyers and spinners and learn new and old methods – you are sure to have an unforgettable insight into the Icelandic culture and knitting heritage.
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Meet your Arena Tour Travel Manager at London Heathrow airport for your early morning flight to Iceland. Upon arrival into Reykjavík, we will be greeted by Hélène Magnússon, our knitting expert. From the airport we will drive directly to the Blue Lagoon, one of the wonders of the world. We will spend some time here, soaking in the waters of the Blue Lagoon and lunch at the Lava restaurant. Later in the day, arrive at your hotel and this evening you’ll enjoy a welcome gourmet dinner with your fellow knitters.
Includes Dinner
Today we set out on an excursion and drive the Golden Circle route. This Golden Circle tour is slightly different as it includes a woolly twist! As well as visiting Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall and the renowned Geysir geothermal area, we will visit the Ístex mill where the unspun lopi is being made and enjoy the site of the old mill at the Álafoss shop.
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Today is all about yarns and colours! We will enjoy an excursion to visit the Hespa dyeing studio, the Þingborg wool centre and the Uppspuni mini-mill. Lunch will be in an authentic Icelandic turf farm and we will be able to knit in the “baðstofa“, just like in the old days.
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Includes Lunch
This morning we will enjoy our last knitting workshop with Hélène at the hotel. This afternoon we will visit the National Museum and enjoy some shopping in Reykjavík. In the evening, we’ll gather for a delicious farewell dinner.
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Includes Dinner
This morning we will depart our hotel for the airport for our return flight to the UK.
Includes Breakfast
Specially designed for knitters, this Stitchtopia knitting holiday is the ideal opportunity to meet like-minded knitters and indulge in your favourite hobby. Our talented knitting expert will be on hand throughout the holiday and host inspirational workshops with a beautifully designed project to get those needles clicking!
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