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Sitges Patchwork Festival and Barcelona

24 March 2023

8 days from £1,845pp

Attend the famous Sitges International Patchwork Festival and join us for two fantastic city tours of Barcelona and Girona, taking in the beautiful architecture and Spanish heritage.

Seven nights bed and breakfast accommodation in four-star hotels
Two days entrance ticket to Sitges International Patchwork Festival
Two workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit and tea/coffee included
Half-day guided tour in Girona
Full day and half day guided tour of Barcelona, including entrance to the Sagrada Familia
Visit to local patchwork shop and fabric shop

Join Karin Hellaby on this holiday centred around the Sitges International Patchwork Festival. Enjoy two days at the festival and then experience the history and architectural highlights of Girona and Barcelona; two of the most important cities in Catalonia. We have also arranged two included workshops with Karin during our stay in Girona, making this holiday the perfect combination of sewing and sightseeing.

Day 1: Welcome Dinner
Meet Karin and your tour manager at Heathrow airport for your flight to Barcelona. Transfer by coach to your hotel in Sitges. This evening’s welcome dinner is a chance to get to know Karin and your fellow stitchers.
Day 2 & 3: International Patchwork Festival - Sitges
Enjoy two days at the International Patchwork Festival in Sitges.
Day 4: Girona walking tour
This morning we’ll transfer by coach to Girona and enjoy a walking tour of the city. This Includes a visit to the cathedral, an excellent example of Catalan Gothic architecture. You’ll also explore the old fortifications, offering panoramic views of the city and the stunning surrounding countryside. There’s also the chance to see El Call; Girona’s Jewish Quarter, one of the best preserved in the world. In the afternoon we’ll join Karin for a workshop at the hotel.
Day 5: Workshop and quilt shop
This morning Karin will host her second workshop. Then in the afternoon we’ll visit a local quilt shop where there’s time to shop and meet the owner, Rosario Casanovas.
Day 6: Barcelona
This morning we’ll transfer by coach to Barcelona and spend the rest of the day exploring the city with our local guide. You’ll get to wander Passeig de Gracia; one of the most famous streets in the city, as well as taking in the scenic views of Montjuic; a prominent hill overlooking Barcelona’s harbour. You’ll also get to see some of Gaudi’s masterpieces such as Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo and La Pedrera. There’s also the chance to explore Els Encants market; one of the oldest in Europe. You’ll also get to browse the Ribes & Casals, a traditional fabric store founded in 1933.
Day 7: Barcelona - Gothic Quarter
This morning we’ll take a walking tour around some of the older parts of Barcelona with our local guide. Explore the Gothic Quarter located in the centre of the old city. In the centre of this is Las Ramblas, which you’ll walk down, it’s Barcelona’s most famous street connecting the Plaça de Catalunya in its center with the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell. Marvel at the spectacular Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia, one of Barcelona’s main attractions. It dates back 500 years – with its gothic style and stained-glass windows it is a beautiful piece or architecture. You can eat at La Boqueria, a popular food market that offer tapas, paella, steak, seafood and a variation of Catalan wines for you to enjoy. You can also walk around Plaza Catalunya; the centre of Barcelona where some of the city’s most important streets meet.
Day 8: Travel home
We bid farewell to Barcelona and transfer to the airport for our return flight to London Heathrow Airport.

Return flight London to Barcelona with one piece of hold luggage
Coach travel as detailed in the itinerary
7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 4-star hotels
Welcome Dinner
Two days entrance ticket to Sitges International Patchwork Festival
Two workshops with Karin Hellaby, kit and tea/coffee included
Half-day guided tour in Girona
Full day and half day guided tour of Barcelona, including entrance to the Sagrada Familia
Visit to local patchwork shop and fabric shop
The services of an experienced tour manager who will accompany the tour throughout
Gratuities for driver and local guide

Karin Hellaby

Karin Hellaby is an internationally known quilt teacher and author of 11 quilting books and numerous patterns. She is a regular teacher at the Houston International Quilt Show and has also been invited to teach at quilting symposiums in New Zealand, Dubai, Paducah and the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in Oregon.

Her teaching travels have taken her all over North America, the Middle East and several European countries. Her style is very much multi technique always finding ways to make patchwork simple, quick and fun to learn. Karin started Quilters Haven in 1993. It became one of the largest quilt shops in the UK and she sold it in 2016. This has given her more time to teach and travel, especially in SE Asia where two of her sons are based.

Fly from London Heathrow

Return flights from London Heathrow are included in our package on our specific arrival and departure dates plus one item of checked in luggage, per person.

Transfers will also be included on our specific arrival and departure dates to take you to your holiday destination. If you choose to arrive or depart on a different day, there may be an additional supplement charged to cover your transfer costs.

Meet us at our hotel

If you would like to make your own travel arrangements, you can meet us at our hotel. This package will not include flights or transfers. Please contact our friendly Holiday Advisors who will be happy to help, assist with travel information and advise you of our ‘meet us there’ holiday discounts.

Dates:

25th March 2023: 8 days

Prices:

All prices listed below are per person

£1845 based on twin/double occupancy
£2210 based on single occupancy (all twin/double for sole use)

Non-crafter discount: £50
Meet us there discount: £150

Deposit: £350

Pool view (total for the 3 nights in Sitges only)

£30pp in twin/double occupancy

£55pp in single occupancy (to add to the single room price above)

Your Accommodation

Hotel Gran Ultonia, Girona

★★★★

This 4-star hotel is located in the centre of Girona, just a few minutes' walk from the main attractions. The bright, spacious rooms come equipped with minibar, safe, TV, hair dryer, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The hotel terrace gives spectacular views of the city’s cathedral.

Hotel Evenia Rosselló, Barcelona

★★★★

This 4-star hotel is located in the Eixample district of Barcelona, just 350 metres from Paseo de Gracia and Avenida Diagonal; two of the major avenues in the city. Hotel facilities include gym, café bar, a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine and tranquil outdoor terrace. The bedrooms are fully equipped with modern facilities including air conditioning, TV, free Wifi, safe, hair dryer, mini bar and kettle.

Hotel Iberosol Antemare, Sitges

★★★★

This 4-star hotel, renovated in 2015, is ideally located just 1 minute walk from the seafront.

Hotel Facilities & Amenities

The restaurant is located on the hotel's main floor. It offers views of the swimming pool and a delicious seasonal menu on which you will find our speciality rice dishes. The most prized element of their menu is the freshness of our products. The dedication of their chefs results in the preparation of traditional dishes.

The main swimming pool is a wonderful facility where you can refresh yourself on the hottest days of the year. It's ideal for a dip in the water before spending time relaxing on our sun terrace. We also have another swimming pool, located in the Chill Out Area. For the comfort of guests, Wi-Fi will also be available in all our rooms. We know it's important for you to stay connected while on holiday.

Room Facilities & Amenities

Standard rooms

Located in the annexe building and come equipped with twin beds, air conditioning, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone and hair dryer.

Avantgarde room

Comes with double or twin beds, air conditioning, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, hair dryer and terrace or balcony.

Avantgarde room with pool view

Comes with twin beds, air conditioning, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, hair dryer and terrace or balcony offering excellent views of the pool

Deluxe room

Comes with twin beds, air conditioning, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, hair dryer and terrace or balcony, bathrobe and slippers, pool towel, premium toiletries, welcome minibar, 10% discount on Wellness Centre treatments

Junior Suite

Comes with a bedroom with double or twin beds, lounge, air conditioning, minibar, safe, Wi-Fi, TV, telephone, hair dryer and terrace or balcony, pool towel, premium toiletries, welcome minibar, 10% discount on Wellness Centre treatments and Nespresso Coffee Maker