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Get a f lavour of Norway with TV’s Hairy Bikers

Explore the fjords with the chefs on an amazing nine- day food cruise

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THE majesty of Norway’s incredible fjords passing by as you cruise in luxury; the sight of puffins, and seals on the rocks and sheer cliffs; stunning waterfalls and spectacula­r landscapes – and that’s not all on this fabulous nine-day trip. You’ll be joined by two of the UK’s favourite chefs and TV personalit­ies, our special guests Dave Myers and Si King, better known as the Hairy Bikers.

Your holiday begins with an overnight hotel stay in Amsterdam before you set sail on Holland America Line’s five-star Nieuw Statendam.

During your luxurious full-board cruise, you’ll have time to discover the pretty Norwegian ports of Bergen and Molde and marvel at the awesome natural beauty of the Hardanger and Geiranger fjords.

The Hairy Bikers are huge fans of Norway, having toured the country’s west coast as part of their epic 5,000mile European journey for the BBC’s Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation.

Famous for their infectious humour and love of great food, wine and conversati­on, the Hairy Bikers will host a private cocktail party and cooking demonstrat­ion on board the ship, and join you for a special Q&A and book-signing event.

Readers booking this exclusive holiday will also receive a hard-cover copy of the duo’s latest cookbook, The Hairy Bikers’ British Classics, which Dave and Si will happily sign when you meet them.

Si says: ‘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: Dave and Si have been working and travelling the world together in search of great food for more than 20 years, becoming national treasures in the process. During a private Q&A session, you’ll be able to ask them your own culinary questions and, in an exclusive cooking demonstrat­ion, discover the secrets of some of their favourite dishes.

Sail in luxury and style: On board Nieuw Statendam, you’ll experience the superb food Holland America Line is renowned for. Apart from speciality dining, all of your food is included. The ship boasts spacious and stylish staterooms and state-of-theart amenities. You’ll also enjoy a great selection of live entertainm­ent on Music Walk, a collection of four music venues featuring world-class performanc­es.

Norway’s breathtaki­ng scenery: Sail past dramatic mountains and stunning fjords as you admire the Norwegian coastline.

You’ll enjoy stops at the Unescolist­ed port of Bergen and at Eidfjord, and spend a day sailing spectacula­r Geirangerf­jord, above, 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, with time to explore this charming city at your own pace.

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