/
Russia
/
Moscow
/
Tours & Activities
/
Golden Ring tour to Holy Trinity Monastery in Sergiyev Posad
6 h
Instant confirmation
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad mkr, Sergiyev Posad 141300 Russia
You will see the 700 year old Holy Trinity Monastery founded by St Sergius, the most important center of pilgrimage and the biggest and most beautiful monastery. The 70 km ride to the town of Sergiyev Posad takes you through a lovely stretch of Russian countryside, dotted with colourful wooden cottages. The town's chief attraction is the Lavra, a fairy-tale of gold and azure onion domes of its Cathedrals. You will learn about the history of this holy place and its founding fathers, how it influenced the rulers of the country, safeguarded the Russian culture and authenticity in times of hardship. Feel the atmosphere, take a bite of ginger bread and a sip of kvass (local root beer) and take tons of beautiful pictures.
Duration: 6 hours
Read more
Show less
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad mkr, Sergiyev Posad 141300 Russia
You will see the 700 year old Holy Trinity Monastery founded by St Sergius, the most important center of pilgrimage and the biggest and most beautiful monastery. The 70 km ride to the town of Sergiyev Posad takes you through a lovely stretch of Russian countryside, dotted with colourful wooden cottages. The town's chief attraction is the Lavra, a fairy-tale of gold and azure onion domes of its Cathedrals. You will learn about the history of this holy place and its founding fathers, how it influenced the rulers of the country, safeguarded the Russian culture and authenticity in times of hardship. Feel the atmosphere, take a bite of ginger bread and a sip of kvass (local root beer) and take tons of beautiful pictures.
Duration: 6 hours
Included
- Private guide
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle (car or minivan depends on the group size)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local taxes
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Entry/Admission - The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code for men - long pants only, no shorts or open shoulders
- Dress code for ladies - long pants or knee-long skirts, covered shoulders, shawl for head recommended
- Not allowed to take pictures of monks, priests or pilgrims without their permission
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
55%
Aquatic
20%
Sport
15%
You may also like
See all 18 Collections
Click to discover other experiences
See all
Collections
Tours & Excursions
158 Activities
Collections
Walking tour
42 Activities
Collections
Kremlin
37 Activities
Collections
City Pass
3 Activities
Collections
Metro tour
23 Activities
Collections
Car & Bus
12 Activities
Collections
Red Square
22 Activities
Collections
Soviet Moscow
24 Activities
Collections
Churches & Monasteries
16 Activities
Collections
Diamond Fund
3 Activities
