Top 10 Tours in Sergiyevo-Posadsky District, Central Russia

Sergiev Posad is one of the oldest cities on the Golden Ring and a spiritual centre of Russia. It is home to the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra (also known as the Trinity Monastery of St Sergius) which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

On this 8-hour, multi-facted excursion to Moscow’s Golden Ring, we invite you to discover Russian culture at its best! Surprise your senses during a visit to the most renowned Russian orthodox monastery, while enjoying a traditional and complete banya session next to a lake, and tasting some of the local specialties in a 3-course dinner.

Inclusions: Transport in our Soviet van, Guide in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish or Russian, 1-hour visit of the Trinity Lavra of Saint Sergius monastery, 3-hour banya session, by the lake, Russian skin scrub treatment experience with dried birch branches, 3-course diner including non alcoholic drinks, All bath goods (towels, flipflops, essential oils...), Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Beers onboard the van

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks are not included but can be purchased on location at a regular price

Visiting the countryside is an opportunity to explore real Russia and the common lifestyle enjoyed by ordinary people. This tour includes traveling two towns of the famous Golden ring of Russia. First is the Sergiev Posad town, the most important Russian monastery and the spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church. Then we will drive to Pereslavl Zalessky town to see not only monuments of Medieval times but also the real Russian countryside with a lot of wooden buildings, local cafes and ordinary people. Highlights: • The spiritual center of the Russian Orthodox Church • Medieval Architecture • Local life, ordinary people, the real countryside Soviet van is not available from 25 Sept to 3 Oct.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Local guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, OR Transport by private Soviet van, Fuel surcharge

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

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

A fully customizable and budget-friendly tour of the Golden Ring. Visit the destinations of your choice and draw up your own itinerary. It can be just a day trip to Sergiev Posad, Rostov Veliky, Pereslavl-Zalessky or a multi-day journey to Vladimir and Suzdal, Yaroslavl and all the way to Kostroma. Or maybe you'd love to see one of the lesser touristy places like Yuriev-Polsky and Alexandrov, Kolomna or Borovsk? It's up to you! Just pick the desired option. Since I'm not a licensed travel guide, I will rather be your driver and travel companion during sightseeing providing all the necessary assistance whenever you need it. No boring history lectures or tight schedules, explore everything at your own pace! My car is a Subaru Outback in great condition, perfectly comfortable for 3 passengers but can accommodate 4 (with less comfort, obviously).

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Bottled water, snacks.

Exclusions:

- Enjoy hotel pick-up and transfer by comfortable car or minivan to Sergiev Podad - Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius - Try monastery kvass and ginger bread You will start the morning with your journey to Sergiev Posad, located approximately 40 miles (70 kilometers) from Moscow. You will enjoy the beauty of the Russian countryside on the way there and stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh, a quiet and peaceful place, where Saint Sergius was born. You will see the beautiful Saint Spring and the Church of Sergey Radonezh. After, you will continue your tour to Sergiev Posad and spend some time in Trinity Lavra, visiting some of Russia’s most beautiful cathedrals, the Assumption Cathedral and the Trinity Cathedral. Enjoy exploring the fascinating monastery inside and marvel at the shining golden domes. Then, you will have the opportunity to visit the local Matreshka market and have a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow.

Inclusions: Transportation in a comfortable car, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance to Trinity Lavra, Guided tour

Exclusions: Lunch

An affordable way to see some of the destinations of the Golden Ring Route including Sergiev Posad, Vladimir and Suzdal as well as less touristy residence of Ivan the Terrible in Alexandrov and a small but charming Yuriev-Polsky. Since I'm not a licensed travel guide, I will rather be your travel companion and driver during sightseeing providing all the necessary assistance whenever you need it. No boring history lectures or tight schedules, explore everything at your own pace! Book accommodation of your choice in Suzdal where we'll stay overnight. My car is a Subaru Outback, comfortable for 3 passengers but can squeeze in 4 (with less comfort, obviously).

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, snacks, coffee/tea in thermoses

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If you are in Moscow but want to visit rural traditional Russia, that is the perfect tour of your choice. The famous Golden Ring towns of Sergiev Posad, Vladimir and Suzdal with surrounding villages can be visited on a day private drive from Moscow by car with an experienced driver. We will pick you up at your hotel early in the morning in order to start your drive to Sergiev Posad (1 hr) and then to Vladimir, Suzdal (2-3 hrs). The drive back is to start at around 6 p.m. and you are to be back in Moscow at 9-10 p.m., depending on the traffic. On the way back we will also ensure that you head back to your hotel just in time to have some late evening cocktails!

Inclusions: Free pick-up and drop-off in Moscow, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Unlimited number of stops (as per your request), Parking Fees, Driver speaking basic English (not a tour guide), 1 bottle per person

Exclusions: Lunch (a la carte, can be taken at any restaurant), Coffee and/or Tea, Soda/Pop, Museum entry fees (tentative prices per every site indicated in the detailed program), Private tour guide in Vladimir and Suzdal (from 25 USD per hour, subject to prior request)

Apart from standart programm ( Holy Trinity monastery) I will show two more interesting places, which are not included in programms of other companies. There are holy springs of Sergy Radonezhsky (15km from Sergiev-posad) and underground catacombs of monks from Chernigovskiy monastery (3 km from Sergiev-osad).

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees

Exclusions: Lunch, please take an umbrella in case of rain

Enjoy this one day private tour to Sergiev Posad and visit the most famous UNESCO-protected monastery in Russia - the Holy Trinity Lavra (Troitse Sergieva Lavra). It is a holy place where thousands of pilgrims visit to pray at the shrine of St Sergius of Radonezh - the lavra's most sacred religious relic.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Meal, Gratuities