Start the morning with a journey to Sergiev Posad, located approximately 40 miles (70 kilometers) from Moscow. Enjoy the beauty of the Russian countryside on the way there and stop to visit the Russian village, Rudonezh, where Saint Sergius was born. Then you'll see the beautiful Saint Spring and the Church of Sergey Radonezh.
After, continue your tour to Sergiev Posad and spend time in Trinity Lavra, visiting some of Russia’s most beautiful cathedrals, the Assumption Cathedral and the Trinity Cathedral. Explore the fascinating monastery inside and marvel at the shining golden domes.
Then, visit the local Matreshka market and have a break in a nice Russian restaurant before returning to Moscow.