Sergiev Posad 6-Hour Day Trip from Moscow
Highlights
Moscow, Sergiyev Posad
religious, architectural, sightseeing
Private Tour
6 Hours
Easy
Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Languages
Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Description
Feel the spirit of Russia and visit rural areas to discover the historical legacy of Sergiev Posad. Enjoy local sightseeing, local cuisines and get acquainted with local culture and customs. Visit Trinity Cathedral, Dormition Cathedral and St Sergius’ Church and Refectory. Have lunch and buy souvenirs as you take a stroll through the city. Explore the Museum of Toys before ending this short guided tour.
Itinerary
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Sergiyev Posad churches, monasteries & Museum of Toys tour
- 10:00: Depart from the railway station.
12:00: Arrive at Sergiev Posad.
Guided tour around the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, which includes a visit to three of its churches:
Trinity Cathedral (1422)- a masterpiece of Russian architecture and the oldest surviving building inside the monastery. It is here that the relics of St Sergius are held. The cathedral’s ancient iconostasis also holds icons that were painted by Andrey Rublev and his pupils.
Dormition Cathedral (1559-1585)- built on the orders and using the donations of Ivan the Terrible, taking the Moscow Kremlin’s Dormition Cathedral as an example.
St Sergius’ Church and Refectory (1686-1692)- see the stunning Moscow baroque style interior, which is considered to have one of the most beautiful carved iconostasis in Russia.
Enjoy the extra 2 hours walk around the monastery and the city, have lunch and buy souvenirs. Visit the Museum of Toys which is located not far from the monastery.
18:00: Depart from Sergiev Posad.
20:00: Arrive at Yaroslavsky railway station.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 4 to 10 | /person |
| 3 to 3 | /person |
| 2 to 2 | /person |
| 1 to 1 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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