Sarajevo to Srebrenica: Genocide Study Tour with War Veteran
Learn more about the fall of Yugoslavia and the orchestrated massacre of Bosniak men in the Srebrenica enclave on this guided all-day tour from Sarajevo. The Srebrenica massacre, also known as the Srebrenica genocide, occurred in 1995, when more than 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks were killed during the Bosnian War. Inside the memorial room at the Srebrenica museum, hear stories of the victims. You’ll also get the chance to explore the city of Srebrenica.
Highlights
- ✓Get a better understanding of the complex history of Yugoslavia
- ✓A sandwich with traditional Bosnian sausage is served for lunch
- ✓Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided
What you'll see & do
- ✓The starting time is 8:00 a.m. usually in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to "Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures", but can be arranged from elsewhere, if requested. After a small introduction and giving to our guest complimentary bottles of water and sandwiches with traditional Bosnian sausage (vegetarian food at request) , we can start our journey.
- ✓City of Srebrenica is located around two and half hours from the city of Sarajevo. Road takes us through desolate mountainous area with beautiful nature of Eastern Bosnia. While You are able to enjoy scenery we will start our presentation with detailed stories, carefully selected so You are able to understand a complex matter of "The Fall of Yugoslavia" which is crucial for Your understanding of Srebrenica genocide. Our first stop is in front of battery factory, used by UN forces during the war in Bosnia. In previous headquarters of the Dutch battalion is now located one of the most modern museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Museum of Srebrenica Genocide”. There we will be meeting the curator and experience first-hand story about the survival in Srebrenica enclave. Museum is equipped with multimedia facilities with selection of movies, that will help You understand events that led to the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. From Museum of Srebrenica Genocide, we continue to Memorial room, where You will be able to hear the stories of the victims which were made by a local journalist. Part of the Memorial room is also dedicated to the people responsible for the massacre. Victims that were found and identified are resting at Memorial cemetery. Now the cemetery counts 6575 victims, but that number rises every year. Once we visited Potocari Memorial Centre, we continue our journey to the city of Srebrenica. Once the industrial leader in the area, and one of the oldest settlements of people is now a ghost city. Srebrenica is also the location for the lunch, as there are not a lot of restaurants nearby.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pick-up service (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Hotel drop-off at the end of the tour
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- ✓Driver/Tourist Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide pick-up service from all locations in Sarajevo. In case the accommodation is a private home and not a hotel, we require google maps location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Sarajevo to Srebrenica: Genocide Study Tour with War Veteran
Learn more about the fall of Yugoslavia and the orchestrated massacre of Bosniak men in the Srebrenica enclave on this guided all-day tour from Sarajevo. The Srebrenica massacre, also known as the Srebrenica genocide, occurred in 1995, when more than 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks were killed during the Bosnian War. Inside the memorial room at the Srebrenica museum, hear stories of the victims. You’ll also get the chance to explore the city of Srebrenica.
Highlights
- ✓Get a better understanding of the complex history of Yugoslavia
- ✓A sandwich with traditional Bosnian sausage is served for lunch
- ✓Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided
What you'll see & do
- ✓The starting time is 8:00 a.m. usually in front of Info Bosnia Tourist Information Center located on main pedestrian street Ferhadija, just next to "Sarajevo Meeting of Cultures", but can be arranged from elsewhere, if requested. After a small introduction and giving to our guest complimentary bottles of water and sandwiches with traditional Bosnian sausage (vegetarian food at request) , we can start our journey.
- ✓City of Srebrenica is located around two and half hours from the city of Sarajevo. Road takes us through desolate mountainous area with beautiful nature of Eastern Bosnia. While You are able to enjoy scenery we will start our presentation with detailed stories, carefully selected so You are able to understand a complex matter of "The Fall of Yugoslavia" which is crucial for Your understanding of Srebrenica genocide. Our first stop is in front of battery factory, used by UN forces during the war in Bosnia. In previous headquarters of the Dutch battalion is now located one of the most modern museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina, “Museum of Srebrenica Genocide”. There we will be meeting the curator and experience first-hand story about the survival in Srebrenica enclave. Museum is equipped with multimedia facilities with selection of movies, that will help You understand events that led to the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. From Museum of Srebrenica Genocide, we continue to Memorial room, where You will be able to hear the stories of the victims which were made by a local journalist. Part of the Memorial room is also dedicated to the people responsible for the massacre. Victims that were found and identified are resting at Memorial cemetery. Now the cemetery counts 6575 victims, but that number rises every year. Once we visited Potocari Memorial Centre, we continue our journey to the city of Srebrenica. Once the industrial leader in the area, and one of the oldest settlements of people is now a ghost city. Srebrenica is also the location for the lunch, as there are not a lot of restaurants nearby.
What's included
- ✓Hotel pick-up service (if required by guests who stay out of the Old Town of Sarajevo)
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Breakfast
- ✓Hotel drop-off at the end of the tour
- ✓Transport by air-conditioned car/minivan
- ✓Driver/Tourist Guide
What's not included
- ✓Food and drinks, unless specified
Good to know
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We provide pick-up service from all locations in Sarajevo. In case the accommodation is a private home and not a hotel, we require google maps location.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.