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Sergiyev Posad, Russia — 3 nights

The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra and Cathedral of the Assumption will appeal to history buffs. Family-friendly places like Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent) and Trinity Cathedral will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Sergiyev Posad: Cathedral of the Assumption (in Stromyn), Gusi-Lebedi Bathing Resort (in Noginsk) and Podlipicheskiy Pond (in Dmitrov).

To see traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Sergiyev Posad travel itinerary planner.

Explore your travel options from Detroit to Sergiyev Posad with the Route module. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Detroit to Sergiyev Posad due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Detroit in April, plan for slightly colder days in Sergiyev Posad, with highs around 51°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Yaroslavl.

Things to do in Sergiyev Posad

Historic Sites · Parks · Wildlife · Spas

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Cathedral of the Assumption, Gusi-Lebedi Bathing Resort, Podlipicheskiy Pond, Fishing in Zabolotskoye

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The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra

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Gefsimansky Chernigovsky Skit (convent)

Cathedral of the Assumption

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Yaroslavl, Russia — 3 nights

Visit St. John the Baptist Church and The Resurrection Church on the Debra for their historical value. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Yaroslavl Embankment and Vvedenskiy Tolga Convent. Change things up with these side-trips from Yaroslavl: Rostov (Church of the Saviour on Anteroom, State Museum Preserve Rostov Kremlin, &more) and Kostroma (Monastery of st Ipaty & Dom Gorodskogo Golovy Botnikova Museum). There's more to do: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Elijah the Prophet.

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Drive from Sergiyev Posad to Yaroslavl in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Yaroslavl can reach 49°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Vladimir.

Historic Sites · Museums · Spas

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Rostov, Kostroma

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St. John the Baptist Church

Yakovlevsky Savior Monastery

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Vladimir, Russia — 4 nights

Your inner history buff will appreciate Holy Assumption Cathedral and Transfiguration monastery. Attractions like Vladmassage and Holy Trinity Convent make great kid-friendly stops. Explore Vladimir's surroundings by going to St. Nicholas Church on the Embankment (Nikolo-Naberezhnaya) (in Murom) and Suzdal (Museum Complex Spaso-Evfimiev Monastery, Ilinskiy Meadow, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Borodins' Blacksmith Shop, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, pause for some photo ops at Sculpture Artist, and find something for the whole family at Ruskino.

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You can drive from Yaroslavl to Vladimir in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to fly to Voronezh.

Things to do in Vladimir

Historic Sites · Museums · Theme Parks · Fun & Games

Side Trips

Suzdal, Murom, Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin

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Holy Assumption Cathedral

4.7

World heritage site

Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin

4.9

Transfiguration monastery

4.9

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Voronezh, Russia — 3 nights

Church of the Assumption and Saviour Church will appeal to history buffs. Attractions like DonEcoPark and Monument to White Bim Black Ear make great kid-friendly stops.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Voronezh day trip planner.

Getting from Vladimir to Voronezh by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Tula.

Things to do in Voronezh

Parks · Wildlife · Historic Sites · Baths

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Voronezh Oceanarium

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Annunciation Cathedral

4.6

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Tula, Russia — 2 nights

On the 16th (Sun), examine the collection at Yasnaya Polyana, take an in-depth tour of Tula Kremlin Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Assumption Cathedral, then pause for some serene contemplation at Holy Ascension Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Tula State Museum of Weapons. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at Memorial Complex to Defenders of Motherland Sky, pause for some serene contemplation at Church in Honor of St. Alexander Nevskiy, then have fun and explore at Upside Down House, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Museum Quarter.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Tula online trip planner.

Drive from Voronezh to Tula in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can drive to Serpukhov.

Things to do in Tula

Historic Sites · Museums · Childrens Museums

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Yasnaya Polyana

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Tula State Museum of Weapons

Church in Honor of St. Alexander Nevskiy

5.0

Holy Assumption Cathedral

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Serpukhov, Russia — 4 nights

Vysotskiy Monastyr' and Trinity Church will appeal to history buffs. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The Bison Breeding Centre and Tsargrad Wellness & Spa. Change things up with these side-trips from Serpukhov: Church of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary (in Dubrovitsy), Kaluga Saint-Tikhonov Hermitage (in Lva Tolstogo) and Bird Park Vorobyi (in Vorobi).

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Serpukhov attractions planning tool.

Drive from Tula to Serpukhov in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daytime highs in Serpukhov are 52°F, while nighttime lows are 34°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can go by car to Tver.

Historic Sites · Parks · Wildlife · Baths

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Danki, Borovsk, Trinity Church, Tsargrad Wellness & Spa, Etnomir Tourist Complex

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Church of the Sign of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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Tver, Russia — 2 nights

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): take in the local highlights with Expeditions to Torzhok, pause for some photo ops at Monument to Afanasiy Nikitin, then make a trip to Starovolzhsky Bridge (Old Bridge), and finally wander the streets of Dvor Proletarki. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Nativity, relax and rejuvenate at Tvoitai, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of the Ascension, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Intercession of the Mother of God.

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Traveling by car from Serpukhov to Tver takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Moscow.

Things to do in Tver

Historic Sites · Tours · Outdoors · Wildlife

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Starovolzhsky Bridge (Old Bridge)

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Moscow, Russia — 7 nights

Third Rome

Bring the kids along to Red Square and Moscow Kremlin. Get some historical perspective at Saint Basil's Cathedral and Old English Court. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Moscow: Petrushkina Sloboda (in Mytishchi), Tserkov' Troitsy Zhivonachal'noy (in Boltino) and Style and Beauty Laboratory Arte (in Balashikha). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery, take a stroll through Kuznetsky Most Street, stroll the grounds of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, and identify plant and animal life at Losinaya Bio Station.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Moscow sightseeing planner.

Take a train from Tver to Moscow in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In April, daytime highs in Moscow are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.

Things to do in Moscow

Historic Sites · Museums · Parks · Wildlife

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Otrada Amusement Park and Zoo, Petrushkina Sloboda, Tserkov' Troitsy Zhivonachal'noy, Husky park, Style and Beauty Laboratory Arte

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Saint Basil's Cathedral