The 10 Best Scenic Railroads in Moscow Oblast, Central Russia

The monastery of Sergiev Posad is the most beautiful and famous Russian monastery and is the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Take a full day trip 75 km away from Moscow and go inside the fortress and monastery founded in the 14th century

Inclusions: Private Guide, All Entrance Tickets, Transportation (metro pass, train tickets), Private Tour, Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Visit Russia's two greatest assets, Moscow and St Petersburg. Discover the vibrant and lively capital Moscow with its intriguing history and spectacular architecture, and its younger sibling, the graceful St Petersburg with its sparkling waterways and unrivalled elegance. To allow you to experience their sheer opulence, incredible history and endless examples of world class art, architecture and fashion, IntoRussia has combined these two accessible cities in our most popular tour to Russia, packed with exciting excursions.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Arrival and departure transfer, 3 nights accommodation at Holiday Inn Lesnaya hotel (or similar) in Moscow, 4 nights at Radisson Sonya Hotel (or similar) in St Petersburg, High speed train tickets in 2-class compartments from Moscow to St Petersburg, English - speaking guide

Exclusions: International flight, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Tickets to Moscow Metro

A guide will meet you in the hotel lobby and by an express train you will go to Sergiev Posad. On the way you will talk about Russian history and why the monastery of such importance. Upon the arrival, grab a coffee ;) and walk through the little cosy streets of this ancient city, admire the view on a monastery from an observation deck. Then come down to it and explore all the cathedrals, a guide will tell you everything about them and will help you take the best pictures:) See the beautiful frescoes in a Dormition Cathedral, admire the simple, yet elegant architecture of the 14th century Trinity cathedral. Wow at the elaborate decorations of the refectory and hear how Stroganoff is connected with the monastery. Also, see where Peter the Great was hiding from the shooters and where Ivan the Terrible was killing his enemies (if he was). Please, note that we are going to Sergiev Posad by an express train. If you want to go by car (nevertheless it's longer this way), please contact us:))

Inclusions: All taxes, Professional Local Guide, Private tour, Multiple start times available, Expert advice where to go and what to do after the tour, Best places for photo shoot, Customisable flexible itinerary, Meeting in the hotel lobby

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees

Experience real Russian spirit of one of Russia's most popular places with your private local guide. Explore one of Golden-Ring cities on this 8-hour Sergiev Posad tour from Moscow. Visit the churches and cathedrals as well as tour the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius. Enjoy multiple museums and try a glass of kvas (Russian bread brew) and some flavorful bread from a local pastry shop (food not included in tour). Slow down to take in the views of cathedrals and peek behind the scenes on this history and culture tour. Your friendly local guide will help you navigate the bustling places and provide all the most fun facts and stories about Sergiev Posad, Russia, Russian people and mentality, culture and traditions. Check out Matryoshka Museum and Museum of Toys which are as fun as they sounds (optional). Finish the tour with a perfect photo-op at the lake, flip a coin and make a wish.

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

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrance fees to Matryoshka Museum or Museum of Toys (if you wish to visit them)

Sergiev Posad is home to the Trinity Lavra - the main monastery in Russia - and is a must-see sight near Moscow. During the excursion, you will learn about the life of the founder of the monastery - St Sergius of Radonezh, one of the most revered Russian saints; about the history of the monastery associated with key events in Russian history and Russian Orthodox Church and Sergiev Posad. Guided tour includes: 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 with 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) - you will see the stunning baroque interior with one of the most beautiful carved iconostases in Russia

Inclusions: Train tickets

Exclusions: Lunch

Sergiev Posad isn’t only known for being a home to medieval Russian architecture and a 14th-century Orthodox monastery, stunning views of its ramparts and churches; it’s also a spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church, and home to a incredible collection of artworks of famous medieval painter Andrey Rublev. On this full day tour visit the often-overlooked Trinity Lavra Monastery of St Sergius’, admire the Cathedral of the Assumption’s beautiful facade, and enjoy charming stories on Lavra’s colorful history. Guided walking tour ensures you see all the highlights See Toy Museum 'matryoshka' (Russian nesting dolls), Konny Dvor Museum, wooden houses and pictures squares, sip on some kvas (a Russian traditional beverage) accompanied with some tasty Russian bread.

Inclusions: Tour guide, Admission tickets

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We invite you to spend a half of the day in a quiet and peaceful provincial Russian town of Sergiev Posad. The life of the inhabitants of the town is centred around the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, a unique monastic ensemble of Russian Orthodoxy from the 15th to the 19th centuries. It's the most important functioning monastery in Russia and the spiritual center of Russian Orthodox Christianity. UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site. During the excursion you will have a chance to learn about the history of the monastery, peculiarities of monks' life, to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beauty of monastery architecture. Going there and back by train you will escape traffic jams and will return on time back in Moscow. Our English speaking assistant will take care of you during the tour.

Inclusions: escort by an English speaking assistant for the whole tour, English/German speaking guide for Trinity Sergius Lavra tour (1 hour), entry to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, train tickets for sitting express train Moscow - Sergiev Posad - Moscow, entry tickets to metro (2 entries per person)

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Take a tour of one of the world’s largest open-air aviation museums – the Central Air Force Museum in Monino – on a full-day trip from Moscow! Situated on an air field, the vast site is home to more than 170 different types of aircraft, as well as Cold War-era artifacts like spy equipment, uniforms and weapons. See the best bits on a tour led by a former military pilot, pose for photos next to the most impressive planes, and then spend time at leisure in the museum before returning to Moscow. • Private day trip to the Central Air Force Museum in Monino • Tour one of the world’s largest open-air aviation museums with a former military pilot • Explore the collection of more that 160 planes, helicopters, artifacts and aircraft • Admire the biggest helicopter in the world • See the Tupolev 4, 95, 100, and many other famous series of aircraft • Stop for photos in front of Ilya Muromets, the largest aircraft of the 20th century • Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance

Inclusions: Hotel pick up, Metro fare, Roundtrip fast train tickets, Professional English-speaking guide assistance. Other languages upon request, Entrance fee to Central Air Force Museum in Monino, Fully private skip-the-line tour, Photo permission at the museum

Exclusions: Hotel drop-off, Food / Drinks, Gratuities (optional), Personal expenses

One of the best Moscow guide (we work with the TOP 50 certified Moscow guides) will show you the TOP Moscow sights and 3 Golden Ring cities.

Inclusions: transfer from the airport (Day 1), individual guided tours as in the itenerary, transfer to the airport (Day 5)

Exclusions: Lunch is excluded (we just have foreseen time for it)

One of the best Moscow guide (we work with the TOP 50 certified Moscow guides) will show you the TOP Moscow sights and Sergiev Posad.

Inclusions: transfer from the airport (Day 1), individual guided tours as in the itenerary, transfer to the airport (Day 4)

Exclusions: Lunch is excluded (we just have foreseen time for it)