Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Sergiyev Posad State History and Art Museum Preserve, Krasnoi Army Ave., 144, Sergiyev Posad 141300 RussiaThis tour can be customized to make it a unique experience for you. Your private local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at about 8am, and discuss the tour itinerary and timing with you at the beginning of the tour.8.30am Avoid traffic and get a deeper understanding of Russian realities by taking a local train or bus with your tour guide. Listen to your guide's interesting stories on the way to Sergiev Posad.Duration: 1 hourStop At: The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra, Sergiev Posad mkr, Sergiyev Posad 141300 Russia10am Get ready for centuries-old churches, antique frescoes, mosaics, an abundance of golden and silver ornaments, onion shaped domes, impressive interior with gold gilded altar, and royal door panels, picturesque gates and massive walls. This is a must-see when you’re in Russia. Just being next to the building that was built in the 11th century is simply mind-blowing.11am Walk down Sergiev Posad's boulevards lined with charming old wooden houses made in a simple old Russian style, and appreciate calmness by the lake with a glass of kvas (Russian bread brew) and flavorful bread from a local pastry shop. Founded almost 680 years ago - 1337 - Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Church: Trinity-Sergius Monastery is ranked as one of the four most noteworthy religious communities in Russia. 12pm Break for lunchDuration: 1 hourStop At: Trinity Cathedral, Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra, Sergiyev Posad Russia1pm There are a few houses of worship in the complex: from the early medieval to the later eighteenth century ones. You will see Trinity Cathedral (1420).Duration: 1 hourStop At: Cathedral of the Assumption, Troitse-Sergiyeva Lavra, Sergiyev Posad RussiaSee Assumption Cathedral (1585), baroque bell tower Chapel-at-the-Well (1770). The height of the bell tower is 88 meters which is 11 meters higher than the belfry of Novodevichy Convent and 6 meters higher than Ivan the Great Bell in the Moscow Kremlin. Duration: 1 hourStop At: The Museum Complex “Konny Dvor”, 1 Udarnoj Armii St., 2, Sergiyev Posad 141300 Russia1.30pm The museum complex "Konny Dvor," built in 1790, features the permanent exhibition of ancient history of the city of Sergiev Posad, Russian Folk and Decorative Art, the Trinity-St. Sergius Monastery.Duration: 1 hourStop At: Pavlovsky Posad Museum of Art and History, Pokrovskaya Bolshaya ul., d. 38, Pavlovsky Posad 142500 Russia2pm Have a look at local souvenirs, which are generally cheaper than those in Moscow at the Matryoshka Museum and the Museum of Toys. Matryoshka was invented in Sergiev Posad, so this is the epicenter of souvenir production in Russia.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Federal State Cultural Establishment Artistic and Literary Museum-Reserve Abramtsevo, Muzeynaya Street, 1, Abramtsevo 141352 RussiaTake an optional tour of the lovely Abramtsevo Royal Estate,which was first mentioned in 16th century and belonged to a Russian millionaire and art connoisseur Savva Mamonov and was the heart of bohemian Russian elite in the 19th-century.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Federal State Cultural Establishment Artistic and Literary Museum-Reserve Abramtsevo, Muzeynaya Street, 1, Abramtsevo 141352 RussiaEnjoy the excellence and peacefulness of the cloisters and encompassing nature, listen to the stories about the notorious houses of worship, watch the monks go about their everyday schedule. Feel the quietness, virtue and sacredness of the spot, appreciate the atmosphere and holy water, take in the views of the medieval structures and surroundings at a comfortable pace.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Moscow-City, Presnenskaya Embankment Presnensky District, Moscow Russia2.30pm Train/bus back to Moscow4pm Back at your hotelDuration: 1 hour
Supplier Name
Friendly Local Guides
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately,Please indicate your preferred start time in the comments when booking,The tour can be modified to meet your preferences,Not wheelchair accessible,Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level,This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate,Face masks required for travelers in public areas,Face masks required for guides in public areas,Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff,Guides required to regularly wash hands,We are serious about taking extra precautions to stop the spread of this virus by practicing regular hand washing and sanitization. We practice social distancing measures through providing private tours only.This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Inclusions:
All taxes,Private tour,Friendly local guide,Multiple Start times available,Customized itinerary,Flexibility during the tour,Iconic places for photo shoots,Meeting in the hotel,Expert local advice on where to go and what to do after the tour,Train tickets to Sergiev Posad and back to Moscow,Entrance fee to the cathedrals in Sergiev Posad,Entry/Admission - Sergiyev Posad State History and Art Museum Preserve,Entry/Admission - The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra,Entry/Admission - Trinity Cathedral,Entry/Admission - Cathedral of the Assumption
Exclusions:
Food and drinks,Gratuities,Entrance fees to Matryoshka Museum or Museum of Toys (if you wish to visit them),Entry/Admission - The Museum Complex “Konny Dvor”,Entry/Admission - Pavlovsky Posad Museum of Art and History,Entry/Admission - Federal State Cultural Establishment Artistic and Literary Museum-Reserve Abramtsevo
Our guide was Yulia- very knowledgeable and explained so much for us. She speaks excellent English and was very helpful - great job!
The monastery is beautiful-a peaceful holy place with so much history. It’s worth making the journey to visit.
But, we travelled to Sergei Posad by bus from Moscow- poor choice !!! The traffic jams on the highway were very long, and we lost time from our tour. We asked our guide to return by train to Moscow at the end of our trip- much better option. Avoid buses if possible- so many roadworks slows the journey!
Reviewed by: Linda G, 06/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
The day before the tour the agent contacted us to ask if we wanted to pay an extra $20 (did not say if this was per person or total) to have a private car take us there and back rather than the train. I opted to go for the original train.
Based on the description of a "pick-up" at our hotel then to the train, I assumed we would be picked-up by a car for that leg. Instead we were met at the hotel by our guide who walked us quickly through 45 minutes, 3 subway stations and about 1.5 km of hoofing to get to the train station. We are over 60, my wife was really steamed at me for booking the tour.
The guide was OK, we have had better and worse, Sergiev Posad was a nice introduction to satellite defense city of the past.
Reviewed by: Bandoeagle, 10/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Sergiev Posad is a great place. Our tour guide was not. She gave us a brief intro before entering, and that was all. No explanations, or pointing out buildings, not even names or history. She and the driver just walked ahead this was a private tour and in several occasions could not answer our questions about places or things and said she will Google it. They were speeding around the place, not waiting for us and not giving any explanation. We learnt a lot of info from listening to other tour's guides. On our way there, from departure till we got to the parking place she did not say a word, unless we ask about landmarks we saw. On our way back, our guide slept the whole trip. According to their own saying, they were clubbing till 3 am. The driver had to fight sleep and fatigue in order to keep driving. But she was the only one to be nice and civilized to us. We paid a lot for this tour in order to receive a good service. We did not. Expensive tour. Cheap service.
Reviewed by: mario s, 08/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Sergiev Posad is a great place. Our tour guide was not. She gave us a brief intro before entering, and that was all. No explanations, or pointing out buildings, not even names or history. She and the driver just walked ahead this was a private tour and in several occasions could not answer our questions about places or things and said she will Google it. They were speeding around the place, not waiting for us and not giving any explanation. We learnt a lot of info from listening to other tour's guides. On our way there, from departure till we got to the parking place she did not say a word, unless we ask about landmarks we saw. On our way back, our guide slept the whole trip. According to their own saying, they were clubbing till 3 am. The driver had to fight sleep and fatigue in order to keep driving. But she was the only one to be nice and civilized to us. We paid a lot for this tour in order to receive a good service. We did not. Expensive tour. Cheap service.
Reviewed by: mario s, 08/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Beautiful monastery and churches, about 1 1/2 hour train ride from Moscow. Our guide Lena was very helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommended after you've seen Moscow.
Reviewed by: trtarbox, 06/08/2017 12:00:00 AM
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