From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Memorial Study Tour
Description
Explore the Bosnian community of Srebrenica on a full-day tour from Sarajevo, delving into the tragic events of the 1995 massacre and its ongoing legacy. Gain a deeper understanding of the war in Bosnia in the 90s, and the heart-wrenching stories of those who lived through it. Srebrenica, the site of the worst atrocity in Europe since the end of World War II, is a must-visit for those seeking a more comprehensive understanding of this historic period. On this tour, pay your respects at the massacre memorial and cemetery, and hear moving accounts of survivors of the genocide. You'll come away with a new perspective on this human tragedy and the impact it had on the region. Round-trip transport between Srebrenica and Sarajevo is included, taking care of all logistics, so you can focus on the emotional and thought-provoking experience. Join us on this powerful tour and gain a greater appreciation of this pivotal moment in history.
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Itinerary
The Meet Bosnia Tours agency is the starting point for our Srebrenica Study Tour. Tour starts at 8 amPrior to the tour, we can arrange the pick-up location of your choice for added convenience.
Welcome to our tour to the City of Srebrenica, a place with a complex history that has shaped the region Our first stop is at the battery factory, which was utilized by UN forces during the war in Bosnia. Here, we will visit the Museum of Srebrenica Genocide, one of the most modern museums in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The curator will personally guide us through the museum and share first-hand experiences of survival in the Srebrenica enclave. The museum is equipped with multimedia facilities that include a selection of movies to help you comprehend the events that led to the worst atrocity in Europe since World War II. We will then visit the Memorial Room, where we will listen to stories of the victims, as narrated by a local journalist. A section of the Memorial Room is dedicated to the perpetrators of the massacre.
Our journey will then take us to the city of Srebrenica, a once-thriving industrial hub and one of the oldest settlements of people, now a ghost city. This is where we will have lunch, as there are limited dining options in the vicinity. Join us on this unforgettable tour to gain a deeper appreciation of the history and culture of the City of Srebrenica, and how it has shaped the region.
. We will embark on a scenic two and a half hour drive from Sarajevo, passing through a breathtaking mountainous area of Eastern Bosnia. As we take in the picturesque landscapes, our knowledgeable guide will share detailed stories about "The Fall of Yugoslavia" to provide you with a better understanding of the Srebrenica genocide.
The Memorial Cemetery is also part of our visit, where you can pay your respects to the identified victims, with a count of 6575 to date, and this number continues to rise every year. The memorial was officially opened by former US President, Bill Clinton in 2003 as a . From that year, there were successive burials of hundreds of victims every year. The atrocity was on such a massive scale that victims are still being disinterred from mass graves in the area and barried.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will advise pick-up details (the exact time and pick-up point) in an email we send after we receive your booking.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(416)
Firstly we went on the great and highly informative free tour of Sarajevo which prompted us to buy the Srebrenica study tour. This tour was illuminating on one of the greatest tragedies of the 20th century. Our guide Amir, was highly knowledgeable and shared the history of his country, his own personal experience during the war and put into context what led to this genocide done in open view for the whole world to see while the UN did nothing to stop it. The memorial centre was a humbling experience. We spent quite a few hours there and then visited the cemetery and Amir went the extra mile to take around the city and show us where everything happened. Highly recommend this tour!
Fantastic and veey important sobering tour. Almir was an excellent guide. Very informative and knowledgeable. Thank you
We had a very good time, the tour is accurate and (dramatically) interesting and our guide was prepared and kind.
Great experience, passionating, troubling, inspiring; Almir is an extraordinary guide, he tells both personal memories and historic episodes with great competence, analytical depth and human touch; highly recommended
Really insightful guide who was clearly very passionate about and knowledgeable on the subject. It was really interesting listening to him and seeing what the current situation is in the Serbian majority part of the country. The guide pointed out places of interest and shared what happened there on the way to Srebrenica as it's a long drive. We stopped at a cafe owned by Bosniaks and our guide shared how Bosniaks are slowly returning to the area. There is no obligation to buy anything, but it is nice that the company gives tourists the opportunity to support local families trying to return to their hometowns/villages. The museum itself at Srebrenica was interesting with a lot of information on the topic and the museum guide was also insightful. While the tour is about a heavy topic, it is still an enjoyable experience to delve into the history of such a horrible period. I would highly recommend it for anyone interested in history or simply wanting to understand more about Bosnian resilience.
Fantastic guide Almir is a friendly and above all knowledgeable guide with a huge amount of knowledge on this subject. The personal stories make the whole thing impressive.
It is hard to explain at how good this tour was, I had certain expectations before due to knowing some information about the subject. But everything was exceeded, from the ease of communucation with pick up from the hotel, to the drive to Srebenica, one of the most beautiful drives, with the amazing amazing tour guide Almir, talking through the history of Bosnia, the War and Genocide, with such a brilliant human touch, May God reward him for his work, and there is so much more I could say. I would recommend this tour to everyone, to understand what happened, why it happened and why its being repeated again around the world. May God bless all the people involved and reward them for their hard work that is truly needed.
I did 3 tours with this company (Visegrad, Herzegovina, and this one) and with excellent itineraries and reasonable prices, they helped me have a wonderful vacation in Bosnia. Very well-prepared guide who was the highlight of the excursion; thanks to him, I had the opportunity to see the tragedy of the genocide from a more complete point of view, I understood the causes, the dynamics, and the environment that led to it. Highly recommended.
The tour was very intresting and well organized. Our guide Almir is a wonderful and kind person, very knowledgeable and have given us a lot of informations about Srebrenica genocide. Thank you!
It was a really beautiful trip. It was very educational and gave me goosebumps by hearing the story about Srebrenica. This should be taught at public schools all over the world. I will definitely recommend this to everyone who wants to learn about Bosnian history.
