Day trip to the Shad Festival in Galați – April 5, 2026 (Palm Sunday)

Take advantage of the special group discount and discover one of the most appreciated culinary traditions in Romania! We invite you on a day trip to Galați, for the famous Danube Shad Festival, organized annually on Palm Sunday on the Danube promenade.

Special group discount

Groups of 4 people benefit from a 100 lei discount.
Special price: 496 lei / 4 persons (instead of 596 lei).

Come with friends or family and enjoy a unique gastronomic and cultural experience!

Trip date

📅 Sunday, April 5, 2026 – Palm Sunday (fish allowed)

Trip itinerary

⏰ 06:30 – Departure from București

Route:
București – Brăila – Galați – București

During the trip we will visit and participate in:

Galați Shad Festival

One of the most famous gastronomic festivals in Romania, now in its 22nd edition. The event takes place on the Lower Danube Promenade, Foișor area.

The festival offers:

• live concerts with beloved artists
• artistic performances and cultural moments
• cooking competitions
• recreational and sporting activities
• local traditional products

The atmosphere is vibrant, perfect for a day of relaxation and fun on the banks of the Danube.

Traditional culinary experiences

At the festival, we will be able to taste dishes specific to the Danube and Dobrogea areas:

• grilled shad
• smoked or marinated shad
• fish soup
• Dobrogean pies
• baklava
• traditional jams
• local preserves
• cheeses and products from the Danube Delta

Optional Danube excursions

Danube Cruise – The Mouth of the Prut River

Duration: 2 hours
Price: 100 lei / person

Departure from Port of Galați. The route includes:

• traditional fishing villages
• Horse Island
• wildlife observation
• panorama of the city of Reni (Ukraine) seen from the Danube

Brăila Port presentation cruise

Duration: 3 hours
Price: 150 lei / person

Departure from Port of Galați. The route includes:

• panorama of Galați city
• Ostrovul Chiciul Mare
• The Danube Bridge
• Port of Brăila
• the mouth of the Măcin branch

Trip price

149 lei / person

Group offer:
496 lei / 4 persons (100 lei discount)