Take a foodie cruise to Norway with TV’s Hairy Bikers
CARVED out of the landscape by glaciers over millions of years, Norway’s fjords and their breathtaking scenery will make you feel you’ve dropped into a picture book or a nature documentary.
On this memorable eight-day cruise, you’ll travel in luxury, 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 2022 holiday begins in Amsterdam, where you’ll set sail on Holland America Line’s brand-new, five-star Rotterdam. During your deluxe fullboard cruise, you’ll have time to discover the pretty Norwegian ports of Bergen and Molde and marvel at the jaw-dropping natural beauty of Hardangerfjord and Geirangerfjord.
The Hairy Bikers are huge fans of Norway, having toured the country’s west coast as part of their epic 5,000-mile European journey for the BBC’s Hairy Bikers’ Bakeation.
Famous for their infectious humour and love of great food, wine and conversation, the duo will host a private cocktail party and cooking demonstration on board the ship, as well as joining you for a special questionand-answer session and a booksigning event.
Readers booking this exclusive holiday will receive a hard-cover copy of the pair’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. During
a private Q&A, 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 the brand-new Rotterdam, you’ll experience the superb food that Holland America Line is renowned for. Apart from speciality dining, all your food is included**. The ship boasts spacious and stylish staterooms and state-of-the-art amenities. You’ll also enjoy a fantastic selection of live entertainment on Music Walk, a collection of four live-music venues featuring world-class performances.
Norway’s awe-inspiring 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, where you’ll pass 2,600ft cliffs and towering waterfalls.
Discover Amsterdam: Your voyage begins and ends in the Dutch
capital, where you can enjoy a one-night pre-cruise stay in a fourstar hotel (at a supplement) to give you time to explore this charming city under your own steam.