Russia · Religious & Spiritual

6-Hour Sergiev Posad Day Trip from Moscow with Lavra and Toy Museum

6 Hours Round trip from Prospekt Krasnoy Armii Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, one of Russia's most important монастырских комплексов
02 Visit Trinity Cathedral, home to the relics of St Sergius and icons by Andrey Rublev
03 See the stunning Moscow baroque interior of St Sergius' Church and Refectory
04 Enjoy free time to walk around Sergiev Posad, have lunch, and shop for souvenirs
05 Visit the Museum of Toys near the monastery

Feel the spirit of Russia on a short guided trip to Sergiev Posad, where you will discover the historical legacy of this rural town through its local culture, customs, and sightseeing. Visit the Trinity Cathedral, Dormition Cathedral, and St Sergius' Church and Refectory inside the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, then enjoy time to stroll through the city, have lunch, and shop for souvenirs. The tour also includes a visit to the Museum of Toys before returning to Moscow.

It is here that the relics of St Sergius are held.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Moscow, Sergiyev Posad

Languages Arabic, Bulgarian, Cantonese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Sergiev Posad Lavra, Cathedrals, and Museum of Toys

10:00: Depart from the railway station.
12:00: Arrive at Sergiev Posad.
Take a guided tour around the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, including visits 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 contains icons painted by Andrey Rublev and his pupils.
- Dormition Cathedral (1559-1585) - built by order of Ivan the Terrible and funded through his donations, taking the Moscow Kremlin's Dormition Cathedral as its model.
- St Sergius' Church and Refectory (1686-1692) - admire the stunning Moscow baroque-style interior, considered to have one of the most beautiful carved iconostases in Russia.
Enjoy an extra two-hour walk around the monastery and the city, have lunch, and buy souvenirs. You will also visit the Museum of Toys, located not far from the monastery.
18:00: Depart from Sergiev Posad.
20:00: Arrive at Yaroslavsky railway station.