Try a taste of Norway with the Hairy Bikers
Exclusive for MoS readers: An amazing nine- day cruise to the fjords with the TV cookery stars
NORWAY is frequently voted one of the most beautiful places on Earth. And while sailing along its spectacular fjords, surrounded by blue skies, wildlife and breathtaking natural beauty, it is easy to see why. There can be no finer way to experience this true trip-of-a-lifetime than on this exclusive Scandinavian cruise on Holland America Line’s newest five-star ship, the Nieuw Statendam.
Your unforgettable nine-day trip will include an overnight hotel stay in Amsterdam, and the chance to discover the pretty Norwegian ports of Bergen and Alesund and the awesome natural beauty of Hardangerfjord and Geirangerfjord. What’s more, you will be joined on board by Dave Myers and Si King, the hugely popular TV cooks best known as the Hairy Bikers.
The irresistible duo are big fans of Norway, having toured the west coast as part of their epic 5,000-mile European journey for the BBC’s Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation.
Famous for their sense of humour and love of great food, wine and conversation, the Hairy Bikers will host a private cocktail party and cooking demonstration on board, as well as joining you for a special Q&A and book-signing session.
Readers booking this trip will also receive a hardcover copy of their latest cookbook, The Hairy Bikers’ British Classics, which you can ask them to sign when you meet them on board.
Dave and Si say: ‘We discovered the wonders of Norway for the first time while filming Bakeation in 2012, when we cooked on a ship going down one of the fjords. It was one of the most beautiful places we’d ever been to.
‘We always promised to go back, and now we are. The food and people are amazing – and Dave is longing to get back to his Viking roots. We sincerely look forward to seeing you on our Nordic adventure.’
REASONS TO BOOK Meet the Hairy Bikers
THESE passionate, down-to-earth cooks have been working and travelling the world together in search of good food for more than 20 years, becoming national treasures in the process.
You’ll get to ask them your own culinary questions in a Q&A session and see them cook some of their favourite dishes in an exclusive demonstration.
Sail in luxury and style
THE food on board Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam is superb and there are 12 restaurants and cafes to choose from, where all your food (apart from speciality dining) is included. Your ship boasts spacious and stylish staterooms, a dramatic central atrium and fantastic selection of live entertainment. There’s also a fitness centre, spa and salon, and two- tier lido deck with an outdoor cinema.
Norway’s breathtaking scenery
SAIL past dramatic mountains and stunning fjords as you admire the Norwegian coastline from the deck. You’ll enjoy stops at the Unescolisted port of Bergen and at Alesund, and spend a day sailing the spectacular Geirangerfjord, where you’ll pass 2,600ft cliffs and towering waterfalls.
Discover Amsterdam
YOUR voyage begins and ends in the Dutch capital, where you will enjoy a one-night pre-cruise stay in a four-star hotel. You’ll have time to explore the city centre, visit some of the world’s best art galleries and museums, or explore this wonderful place by bike or canal boat.
FULL-BOARD FIVE-STAR CRUISE FROM £1,499pp