Russia · Religious & Spiritual

8-Hour Trinity Lavra Monastery Tour in Sergiev Posad

8 Hours Round trip from Sergiyev Posad Easy pace

Matryoshka Doll/Nesting doll in Sergiev Posad

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the Trinity Lavra, a UNESCO World Heritage architectural masterpiece
02 Visit one of Russia's main active Orthodox monasteries, often called the "Russian Vatican"
03 Discover the historic monastery founded by Sergius of Radonezh in Sergiev Posad
04 Experience a landmark of the legendary Golden Ring that played a significant role in Russian history

Unwind on a trip to the Trinity Lavra in Sergiev Posad, founded by Sergius of Radonezh, a 14th-century monk from Rostov. What began as a small hermit's retreat gradually grew into a monastery with a settlement around it. In 1782, the settlement was granted town status and named Sergiev Posad, which literally means "Village of Sergius."

Explore the Trinity Lavra, part of the legendary Golden Ring of Russia and a unique architectural masterpiece protected by the UNESCO World Heritage organization.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Sergiyev Posad

Languages English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Trinity Lavra Monastery in Sergiev Posad

Explore the Trinity Lavra, part of the legendary Golden Ring of Russia and a unique architectural masterpiece protected by the UNESCO World Heritage organization. It is the main active Orthodox monastery, also called the "Russian Vatican," and it played a significant role in the history of Russia.