Excursions around the Lavra. Excursion programs in the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius
The ancient Trinity Road, leading to the monastery of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, saw for many centuries all the Russian tsars, a huge number of pilgrims and saints of God. The people came to venerate the holy relics of Sergius of Radonezh, touch the shrine, and drink from the spring of St. Sergius. Traditionally, the pilgrimage was made on foot, and even kings denied themselves the convenience of traveling in a carriage. The journey took from 3 to 4 days. After all, Sergiev Posad is located 70 km from Moscow. Today, pilgrims do not walk, and several days of travel are not always permissible in our fast-paced age. An individual excursion to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius from Moscow will allow you to visit all the holy places associated with the life of the wonderful wonderworker Sergius of Radonezh in one day. Before visiting the monastery, we will definitely stop by the village of Radonezh, where the family of Rostov boyars Kirill and Maria, and their children Stefan, Bartholomew (Sergius) and Peter lived. Let's drink water from the spring of Sergius of Radonezh, admire the landscapes consecrated by his feet. We will definitely stop by Khotkovo to visit the Pokrovsky nunnery and pray at the tombs of Cyril and Mary - the parents of St. Sergius. Next, our route lies to Sergiev Posad to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra.
The Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra is one of the largest active Orthodox male stauropegial monasteries in Russia of the Russian Orthodox Church. Since 1993, it has been included in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Russia. 
Currently, in Russia, only two monasteries have the right to be called laurels: Alexander Nevsky and Trinity St. Sergius Lavra. The status of the Sergius Lavra was assigned by decree to Empress Elizaveta Petrovna on June 8, 1744. The Sergius Lavra, founded in 1337 by Sergius of Radonezh, the most revered shrine for Russian Orthodox Christians, is the heart of Russia. An excursion to the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius from Moscow will immerse you in the Orthodox spirit of Russian history and introduce you to the wonderful monuments of church architecture. Let us venerate the holy relics of St. Sergius, which are located in the most ancient building of the monastery, the Trinity Cathedral. We will go around the territory of the Lavra and see the sights and features of the development of the ancient monastery, as well as other shrines, imbued with a heroic spirit, no less revered by pilgrims,
The greatest ascetic of the Russian land, Sergius of Radonezh, is revered by the Russian Orthodox Church as a saint. After the revolution of 1917, with the flow of emigration, his fame spread far beyond the borders. 
Today the name of the saint is included in the list of the liturgical calendar of the entire Roman Catholic Church; he is venerated in the churches of the Anglican community, the Old Believers and Eastern Catholics. An individual excursion to the Trinity Lavra of Sergius from Moscow will introduce you closer to the life of St. Sergius, the organizer of monastic life in Rus', the spiritual mentor of many disciples, many of whom themselves founded monasteries in the future.
After an excursion to the Trinity St. Sergius Lavra, if desired, you can visit the Gethsemane Chernigov monastery, founded in 1844. Learn about cave temples, monastic cells, admire the ancient monastery wall, the ensemble of temples and the holy spring.
Excursion program.
— Delivery of the car to the address you specified.
— Providing travel information along the route.
— Visit:
Radonezh, Temple in honor of the Transfiguration of the Lord, visiting the holy spring of Sergius of Radonezh.
Khotkovo, Intercession Monastery, Intercession Church.
Sergiev Posad, Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra.
The cost of the excursion is 10,500 rubles.
The cost does not depend on the number of people 1-4.
Time spent during the day.
Conducts the excursion
Just an hour's journey - and you are in one of the holiest corners of the Moscow region! A comfortable and tireless journey to Sergiev Posad - to the treasures of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, “to visit” the great Russian saint Sergius of Radonezh!
Our journey begins with acquaintance with the shrines Trinity-Sergius Lavra. You will visit St. Sergius of Radonezh, where everyone will feel the grace and powerful healing power of this amazing shrine. Trinity-Sergius Lavra - the pearl of Orthodox shrinesRussia, its spiritual center and one of the most beautiful monasteries in the entire Orthodox world. The ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is included by UNESCO in the List of World Heritage Sites of World Culture. You will have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the Lavra, draw healing water from the holy springs, visit its churches, mentally turn to the great saint of Rus', St. Sergius of Radonezh at the shrine with his incorruptible miraculous relics...
You will visit the most ancient building of the monastery - the magnificent white stone Trinity Cathedral, built on the site of a wooden church by Patriarch Nikon in 1422. This is one of the few surviving examples of white stone Moscow architecture. Found here miraculous relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh - the main shrine of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. The temple was painted by the great icon painters Andrei Rublev and Daniil Cherny, and in the iconostasis you can admire the rarest icons written by the Monk Andrei (Rublev) and his students.
One of the most beautiful and largest buildings of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, which we will visit - Assumption Cathedral, built in 1585 year at the command and contribution of Ivan the Terrible himself, on the model of the Assumption Cathedral of the Moscow Kremlin.
The pearl of the architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is the church St. Sergius of Radonezh with the Refectory Chamber, consecrated in 1692! Thanks to the openwork carving of the columns, multi-colored wall paintings, and the lush decor of the cornices, the temple seems like a fairy-tale palace! It was built in a special, characteristic “Naryshkin Baroque” style. Inside the cathedral, an ancient unique carved iconostasis has been preserved, which is considered the most beautiful in all of Russia!
Free time on the territory of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
In your free time, you can independently continue to get acquainted with the shrines of the monastery, draw holy water and accept the healing grace of the holy springs, light candles, submit notes and simply enjoy the silence, beauty and great Grace of the prayed-up monastery!
Lunch (additional fee, for those who wish, paid when purchasing a tour)
And our wonderful journey symbolically continues excursion to the unique Toy Museum (additional fee). The Monk Sergius of Radonezh himself carved wood and distributed various toys, whistles and crafts to the surrounding children. “With the light hand” of the saint, Sergiev Posad became the center of traditional wooden toys. Buying a wooden doll or whistle in the Lavra shopping arcade was considered a charitable deed. Sergiev Posad is the capital of Russian wooden toys and the “homeland” of the world brand - the painted nesting doll! Today we will have the opportunity to get acquainted with a unique folk craft, at the origins of which stood the great saint. You will admire the richest, in many ways unique and even rare collection of Soviet, antique and even ancient toys - from all over Russia and the world, from the West and the East. Toys made of clay, wood, fabric, straw, papier-mâché - languid ladies and gallant hussars, nimble peddlers and circus performers, dolls dressed in the latest fashion of the last and century before, and in traditional folk costumes of Russian provinces. Among the unique rarities are clay toys of the 13th century (!) from archaeological excavations, unique moving toys of the 19th-20th centuries, and the oldest Russian nesting doll, which is more than 100 years old!
The unique collection of toys of the children of the royal family is of particular value!
The exhibition of Soviet toys evokes nostalgia and tenderness.
A wonderful, unforgettable excursion!
Duration ~ 8 hours (approximately).
Tour program: Meeting and gathering from 08-40 to 08-50 Art. metro station "Komsomolskaya" .
An accompanying person with a sign “Name of the tour”. Train departure to Sergiev Posad at 09-20. Arrival in Sergiev Posad at 10-23. Departure for an excursion.
Attention! Change of collection time 01/03/2018 and 01/05/2018
Meeting and collection from 08-30 to 08-40 Art. metro station "Komsomolskaya"(inside the building of the Yaroslavl railway station, where the suburban ticket offices are) .
An accompanying person with a sign “Name of the tour”. Train departure to Sergiev Posad at 08-54. Arrival in Sergiev Posad at 10-19. Meeting with the guide. Departure for an excursion.
-Visit to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra. Sightseeing tour (~1 hour).
-Free time or additionally paid upon request, when purchasing a tour:
-Lunch - 380 rub.
-Excursion to the Toy Museum (~1 hour) - 450 rub./person.
Meeting at the railway station. An accompanying person with a sign “Name of the tour”. Boarding an electric train. Departure to Moscow at 15-58. Arrival at 17-09.
Due to possible changes in the electric train schedule, collection and departure times may change. Please check the information regarding the meeting on the eve of departure at our offices and on the website.
Cost including railway travel: for adults - 1250 rubles, for children under 14 years old - 1150 rubles.
Cost without railway travel: for adults - 850 rubles, for children under 14 years old - 750 rubles.
Included in the price: excursion program, visit to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, work of a guide and accompanying person, travel by electric train Moscow-Sergiev Posad-Moscow .
Excursion program:
- walking tour
- visit to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra.
During the excursions, our professional guides will tell you about the founder of the monastery and center of Russian culture and clergy, St. Sergius of Radonezh.
On a sightseeing tour of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra, guides not only talk about the history of the creation of the Lavra, but also consider in their stories the features of the development of Christianity in Rus' as a whole, because Sergius Lavra is considered one of the centers of the cultural and spiritual life of the Russian people.
Sightseeing tour "Architecture of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra"
Duration 45 minutes.
This excursion is for sightseeing purposes. Cathedrals are not attended according to the program.
Much attention during the excursion program is paid to the image of the Trinity Monastery from the time of St. Sergius of Radonezh, the period of the reign of Ivan the Terrible.
Professional guides will tell you about the decoration and appearance of the monastery, which were created, according to Metropolitan Plato.
And of course, every tourist will be able to get acquainted with the modern architectural features of the monastery after reconstruction.
Cost of the excursion program.
Adults, citizens of the Russian Federation.
Group from 1 to 8 people – 2800 rubles per group.
For a group of 9 to 25 people, the cost is 300 rubles per tourist.
Group from 1 to 12 people – 2750 rubles per group.
From 12 to 25 people – 260 rubles per tourist.
Sightseeing tour with a visit to the temple and the Refectory Chamber
Duration 1 hour, 20 minutes.
During the excursion program, guides will show tourists the unique architectural monuments of the Sergius Lavra.
The excursion includes a visit to the Refectory Chamber and the Assumption Cathedral. Each tourist will be able to study in detail the external architectural features of each object of the program and get acquainted with their wonderful inner world.
Important importance will be given to icons and Orthodox symbols of the temple.
Excursion cost.
Adults, Russian Federation.
Group from 1 to 8 people – 3600 rubles per group.
For a group of 9 to 25 people, the cost is 400 rubles per tourist.
Group from 1 to 12 people – 3200 rubles per group.
From 12 to 25 people – 300 rubles per tourist.
Sightseeing pilgrimage excursion program to the Sergius Lavra
The duration of the excursion is 1.5 hours.
This program is quite detailed and is mainly intended for people making pilgrimages.
This excursion is the most extended program, during which professional guides will talk about the life of St. Sergius of Radonezh and the origins of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery.
The following sites will be visited on the excursion::
- Holy Trinity Cathedral,
- Mikheevsky Church,
- Refectory Chamber,
- Assumption Cathedral,
- Serapion Chamber.
An important element of the excursion is touching the relics of saints during the excursion and getting to know the numerous other shrines of the Holy Trinity Monastery.
We ask all program participants to adhere to the dress code. The appearance must strictly correspond to a visit to the Temple complex.
Excursions for pilgrims are held from November 10 to March 31 from 9.30 to 16.00 and from April 1 to November 9 from 9.00 to 17.00.
Adults 8 tourists in a group – 4200 rubles per group.
More than 8 tourists in a group – 470 rubles per person.
Schoolchildren 12 people in a group - 3600 rubles per group.
From 12 children or more in a group – 330 rubles per child.
Full-day excursion to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
Duration of the program is 5 hours.
We offer to your attention the longest program for one object, which aims to maximize immersion in the life and history of the Sergius Lavra throughout its existence.
During the program, you will be able to visit not only the territory of the monastery, but also all possible churches and premises of the Sergius Lavra.
The shrines and sights of the Lavra will not leave anyone indifferent.
An important feature of the program is the fact that with the help of our guides you will be able to visit buildings and places of the Sergius Lavra that an ordinary visitor would never get to on their own.
We invite you to visit, as part of this exclusive excursion program, such objects as:
- Museum of the Moscow Theological Academy,
- Church-archaeological office of the Moscow Theological Academy,
- bell tower of the Sergius Lavra,
- Assumption Cathedral,
- Trinity Cathedral,
- Crypt of the Assumption Cathedral,
- Church of St. Sergius and the Refectory Chamber,
- Intercession Church,
- Serapion Chamber.
All participants in this excursion program, which is truly amazing in its diversity, are expected to get acquainted with unique ancient icons, church documents, utensils, graphics, paintings, printed and handwritten books.
In the Trinity Cathedral, one of the most ancient churches, there is a wonderful collection of icons from the school of Andrei Rublev. And the most important thing, of course, is the relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh.
The temple in honor of Sergius of Radonezh has one of the most remarkable carved iconostasis of its kind in Russia.
Important! There can be no more than 8 tourists in a group. A larger number for participation in the program is not recommended.
The cost of the excursion program is 11,000 rubles per group.
Walking sightseeing tour of Sergiev Posad
Duration 2 hours.
Price.
Adults up to 20 tourists – 4500 rubles per group.
Schoolchildren and pensioners up to 20 tourists in a group – 3800 rubles per group.
Sightseeing tour of Sergiev Posad with provision of transport
Duration of the program is 3 hours.
To ensure a high-quality excursion program, we are ready to offer our comfortable transport: buses, minibuses and cars.
The sightseeing tour, along with the bus part of the program, will, of course, include a walking acquaintance with the sights of Sergiev Posad.
The cost of the program depends on the number of people, age of participants, location of transport.
A professional guide can join a group of tourists already in Sergiev Posad or be with the group directly from the bus pick-up point to Sergiev Posad, providing interesting and fascinating information along the way.
Excursion program with a visit to Radonezh and the Intercession Monastery in Khotkovo
Duration 4 hours.
The excursion is carried out on tourist transport or with the provision of our comfortable buses, minibuses and cars.
The program is designed for any age audience.
Excursion cost.
5600 rubles for a group of up to 19 people in a group.
6600 rubles for a group of 20 to 40 tourists.
Transport services are calculated separately depending on the need for its provision.
Excursion program with a visit to the Gethsemane Chernigov monastery
The duration of the excursion is 45 minutes.
Gethsemane Chernigov monastery was founded in the mid-19th century. It is located 3 kilometers from the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra.
Its popularity among pilgrims in Russia is equivalent to the demand for the Lavra itself.
The remarkable thing about the skid is that in the past, the monks of the skit lived in cells that were located in caves at a depth of up to 7 meters.
A tour of the Gethsemane Chernigov monastery is very interesting for any age category of tourists.
There is also a holy spring on the territory of the monastery, where all excursion participants can collect holy water.
Cost of the excursion program.
Adults and schoolchildren, citizens of the Russian Federation.
From 1 to 10 tourists in a group – 2300 rubles per group.
From 10 or more tourists – 230 rubles per person.
Educational and thematic excursions in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra
Excursion to the exhibition “The World of the Russian Village”
The duration of the excursion is 1.5 academic hours.
The cost of the excursion for citizens of the Russian Federation, adults: 4900 rubles for a group of up to 20 people.
The cost for a school group is 3900 rubles for a group of up to 20 tourists.
Entrance tickets to the exhibition are 180 rubles per person, regardless of age.
Excursion to the Russian Matryoshka Museum
The duration of the excursion is 1 academic hour.
The cost of the excursion for citizens of the Russian Federation, adults and children: 4600 rubles for a group of up to 20 people.
The cost of the program for schoolchildren, a group of up to 20 people – 3,600 rubles.
Entrance tickets 180 rubles per person are paid additionally regardless of age.
Matryoshka painting– interactive lesson (duration 1 hour) - 5450 rubles for a group of up to 20 people.
Excursions to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra are popular among all ages and are very popular among both Russian and foreign tourists.
Excursions to the Sergius Lavra for foreigners
Excursion programs in the Sergius Lavra for foreigners can be absolutely identical to the programs for Russian tourists.
If necessary, excursions for foreigners in the Lavra can be modified according to the wishes of foreign guests.
Only the services of a guide-translator into a foreign language need to be planned for additional payment.
The cost of a professional guide’s services starts from 1,200 rubles per 1 hour of work, depending on the language of the excursion.
The price of excursions to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra includes:
- services of a qualified guide,
- excursion service,
- entry tickets.
Not included in price:
- nutrition,
- accommodation,
- transport service.
We can organize all these services for you according to your wishes.
Rent of transport for a trip to Sergiev Posad for a tour of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
Important! Transport is paid additionally. Rental of buses, minibuses, cars in Moscow is provided by our company.
Additionally, we can include in the excursion meals and the services of a guide who provides travel information on the way to Sergiev Posad and back, as well as for a sightseeing tour of Sergiev Posad.
An example of an excursion program to the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
Based on our rich experience of working with tourists in organizing excursions in Moscow and the Moscow region, we offer you the most expanded option of services when ordering and booking excursions to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.
Excursion program.
Providing transport and a guide to the meeting point with tourists in Moscow.
Transfer to the city of Sergiev Posad.
Along the route to Sergiev Posad, our guide provides travel information and talks about all the attractions that are encountered along the route.
This will allow tourists not to get bored on the road, since the travel time takes about 2 hours.
Upon arrival at the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, a group of tourists is met at the excursion desk by a professional guide who will conduct a sightseeing tour.
The duration of the excursion program in the Trinity-Sergius Lavra can be from 1 hour to 5 hours.
Everything will depend on the program that tourists choose.
As a rule, we offer all tourists in advance during booking to take part in an excursion to the Sacristy and visit the Sergius Lavra Museum.
The Sacristy Museum is currently under renovation.
After the excursion to the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, tourists will be offered a delicious lunch in a restaurant, which is located in close proximity to the Sergius Lavra.
Many tourists are very interested in getting to know the city of Sergiev Posad itself.
In this case, we additionally include in the program the following item: Sightseeing tour in Sergiev Posad.
On the way to Moscow after a sightseeing tour, our experienced guide also provides travel information and tells interesting stories and entertaining facts.
In this form, we bring to your attention the most extended trip program to Sergiev Posad with a visit to the Holy Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius.
At your request, we can organize the entire excursion program without changes, as indicated above, or individual items from this program.
Managers of our company are always ready to individually approach any request for booking excursions.
On a sightseeing tour you will be able to get acquainted with the amazing ancient architecture of the Sergius Lavra, see the sights and features of the development of one of the largest, most ancient and famous spiritual monasteries.
Architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. Objects of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra
The architectural objects of the Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra are included in the UNESCO list as monuments of cultural heritage, known throughout the world.
The architectural ensemble of the Lavra was formed over more than six centuries. Over time, wooden buildings gradually turned into stone ones.
The architectural ensemble of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra is represented by the Trinity Cathedral, which began to be built in 1422. This Cathedral currently houses the relics of St. Sergius.
The Assumption Cathedral was created in 1559-1585. The initiator of its construction was Tsar Ivan the Terrible.
The Church of St. Sergius of Radonezh with the Refectory Chamber is today a stunning example of Baroque in Moscow and the Moscow region. It was erected in 1687-1692.
Sergiev Posad State Historical and Art Museum-Reserve
The Historical and Art Museum in Sergius Lavra consists of 4 exhibitions:
Museum Sacristy
The Sacristy presents historical and artistic values, including a large number of works of painting, sewing and applied art from the 14th to 19th centuries: icon painting, gold and silversmithing, books, chronicles and much more.
There are a lot of works of art dedicated to the history of the Sergiev Posad region and the city of Sergiev Posad.
Main Building of the Museum
This building houses permanent exhibitions displaying works by Sergiev Posad artists.
Local history building of the museum
A large number of historical documents and chronicles are presented here, which tell and clearly show the features of the development and formation of the region.
Historical and architectural complex "Horse yard"
Exhibitions:
- The ancient past of Sergiev Posad and its surroundings;
- Holy Trinity Sergius Lavra and its architectural ensemble. History of creation and development;
- Decorative and applied arts of the 18th-21st centuries;
- The world of the Russian village;
- Russian nesting doll museum.
The travel company "site" invites you to go on an exciting journey through the pearl of the Golden Ring - Sergiev Posad and its surroundings. This ancient city contains hundreds of preserved architectural and historical monuments, dozens of active temples, museums and other unique attractions.
Sergiev Posad is a living embodiment of the complex and multifaceted fate of Rus', which reflects all the stages of its formation as a state. Our excursion includes visits to several interesting sites, which will be discussed below.
The Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius is an architectural complex that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The monastery, located in the very center of Sergiev Posad, on the banks of the Konchura River, was built around 1340. At different points in history, the Lavra was a real support of the people and government, and also played an important role in the socio-political life of the country.
As you continue your walking tour of the Trinity-Sergius Lavra, you will see:
- a huge number of ancient icons, ancient monuments and unique artifacts;
- active cathedrals and perfectly preserved ancient buildings.
- the history of the construction of this truly magnificent and majestic complex;
- traditions and features of architecture of a long-gone era;
- the most important information about the events that took place outside the walls of the monastery, and about the people who lived here at different times.
The date of its founding is considered to be 1308. This temple complex is famous for the fact that within its walls in 1330, Maria and Cyril of Radonezh, the parents of Sergius of Radonezh, took monastic vows. They were buried on the territory of the monastery.
Continuing the bus tour around the city of Khotkovo you will see:
- the distinctive street layout of this small town;
- Intercession Khotkov Monastery;
- shrine with the relics of saints Mary and Cyril of Radonezh.
This ancient settlement was founded on the banks of the Pazhi River around the 11th century by the Novgorodian Radoneg. Radonezh has a long and amazing history, as evidenced by the many artifacts that have survived to this day.
During a fascinating excursion around the village of Radonezh you will see:
- Church of the Transfiguration - a temple that is considered one of the most striking examples of religious architecture;
- 15th century ramparts;
- remains of an ancient settlement.
It was erected in the 19th century, three kilometers from the Trinity-Sergius Lavra. This active monastery is famous for the fact that Pimen and Alexy I, the patriarchs of the Russian Orthodox Church, were tonsured there.
A fascinating tour of the Gethsemane Chernigov monastery will provide you with a unique opportunity to see:
- shrine with the relics of the Venerable Elder Barnabas;
- icon of the Chernigov Mother of God;
- underground temple of the Archangel Michael;
- Iveron Chapel;
- monastic caves;
- chapel of the Kiev-Pechersk Theodosius and Anthony.
The cost of excursion services does not include catering services. Lunch in one of the Sergiev Posad cafes is paid for separately by excursionists solely at their request!
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