From Sarajevo: Srebrenica Genocide Tour
- 9–11 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Learn about the Srebrenica genocide, which occurred in 1995 during the Bosnian War and caused the mass murder of over 8,000 Muslim Bosniaks, primarily men and boys, around the town of Srebrenica. - Learn about the Genocide that took place in Bosnia in 1995 - Visit authentic locations of the UN "safe zone" - Gain insight into life in Srebrenica and its ongoing coexistence
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
- Pick-ups (pick-up place or where the client requests within Sarajevo)
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Drop-offs (within Sarajevo, where the client requests)
- Small group tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guided tour by a local licensed guide
What's not
- Meals
Itinerary
Enjoy the ride through the countryside
Thanks for coming to our tour to the City of Srebrenica, a location whose complicated past has influenced the area. The battery plant, which was used by UN soldiers during the Bosnian war, is where we start. One of Bosnia and Herzegovina's most contemporary museums, the Museum of Srebrenica Genocide, will be our destination. We will be given a personal tour of the museum by the curator, who will also relate personal accounts of surviving in the Srebrenica enclave. A variety of films are among the multimedia resources available at the museum to help you understand the circumstances leading up to the biggest atrocity in Europe since World War II. After that, we will go to the Memorial Room and hear a local journalist tell the victims' story. The massacre's perpetrators are honored in a portion of the Memorial Room.
We also visit the Memorial Cemetery, where you may pay your respects to the victims who have been identified. As of right now, there are 6575 identified fatalities, and this figure keeps rising each. In 2003, former US President Bill Clinton formally dedicated the memorial. Since then, hundreds of victims have been buried annually. The crime was so widespread that victims are still being barricaded and removed from local mass graves.
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you're staying in or near Old Town, meet in front of Sebilj by the roadside water fountain. The guide will approach you and guide you to the vehicle. All Tours start at 8:00 AM, so be 5-10 Minutes early.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 100 travellers
- Operated by
- Bosnia Day Tours
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Sarajevo
- Its from-price is 26% below the median of the 114 day trips we list in Sarajevo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Sarajevo
Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, lies in a mountain-ringed valley where Ottoman bazaars meet Austro-Hungarian boulevards.
Sarajevo follows the Miljacka River through a long valley with steep green hills on either side. Baščaršija, the old Ottoman bazaar, has copper workshops, tea houses and the Sebilj, a wooden fountain, and the Gazi Husrev-beg Mosque dates from the 1530s. West of it, the streets turn to Austro-Hungarian façades and cafés, so that a mosque, a Catholic cathedral, an Orthodox church and a synagogue all stand within a short walk.
Top-ranked sights in Sarajevo: Sarajevo Tunnel (Tunel Spasa), Sarajevo Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track, Latin Bridge (Latinska Ćuprija).
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