The Balkans & Leadership Conference
Delve into the past and present of a once-divided nation to foresee a future shaped by more empathy, communication, and understanding.
See where citizens secretly connected during the Bosnian War, learn how students of varying religious beliefs coexist peacefully in Mostar, and visit a museum that vividly captures the realities of war. You’ll gain firsthand knowledge on how destruction can lead to unification and how people can foster a richer culture over common ground. Then, you’ll gather in Berlin to further explore Future Readiness in a Changing World at our inspiring leadership conference.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Day 2: Sarajevo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Sarajevo
Take a guided tour of Sarajevo to learn what life was like in the former Yugoslavia during the Bosnian War
Visit the War Tunnel Museum to learn how the tunnel once connected citizens to safety
Participate in a human rights workshop
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Day 4: Sarajevo
Take a walking tour of Sarajevo focused on peace and conflict
Visit the War Childhood Museum
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Day 5: Sarajevo • Mostar • Dubrovnik
Travel via Mostar to Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Mostar, a city that is still divided by ethnic and religious conflict, to see how citizens are learning to live together
Visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Visit the Turkish House to gain context on life in the 16th century
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Day 6: Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Take a walking tour of Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls
Visit War Photo Limited, a museum that uses photojournalism to show the stark reality of war
Enjoy a cable car ride
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Day 7: Dubrovnik • Split
Travel to Split
Take a walking tour of Split
Prepare Croatian food during a cooking class
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Day 8: Split
Take a sightseeing tour of Split with your Tour Director
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Enjoy exploration time in Split
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Day 9: Split • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Day 2: Sarajevo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Sarajevo
Take a guided tour of Sarajevo to learn what life was like in the former Yugoslavia during the Bosnian War
Visit the War Tunnel Museum to learn how the tunnel once connected citizens to safety
Participate in a human rights workshop
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Day 4: Sarajevo
Take a walking tour of Sarajevo focused on peace and conflict
Visit the War Childhood Museum
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Day 5: Sarajevo • Mostar • Dubrovnik
Travel via Mostar to Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Mostar, a city that is still divided by ethnic and religious conflict, to see how citizens are learning to live together
Visit Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Visit the Turkish House to gain context on life in the 16th century
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Day 6: Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Take a walking tour of Dubrovnik’s ancient city walls
Visit War Photo Limited, a museum that uses photojournalism to show the stark reality of war
Enjoy a cable car ride
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Day 7: Dubrovnik • Split
Travel to Split
Take a walking tour of Split
Prepare Croatian food during a cooking class
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Day 8: Split
Take a sightseeing tour of Split with your Tour Director
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Enjoy exploration time in Split
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Day 9: Split • Berlin
Fly to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
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Day 10: Berlin • Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
See Checkpoint Charlie
Kick off your leadership conference experience
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Day 11: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 12: Berlin • Leadership Conference
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; internal flight; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
11 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily; 2 lunches during the conference
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Full-time Tour Director
Your bilingual, culturally connected Tour Director stays with you 24/7 to handle all on-tour logistics and provide knowledgeable insights everywhere you go.
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Student Leadership Conference
Conference registration, keynote addresses, expert-led workshops, and design thinking workshops are included.
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Entrances
War Tunnel Museum; Summit-themed activity; War Childhood Museum; Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque; Turkish House; War Photo Limited museum; cable car ride; Croatian cooking class; Diocletian Palace; Topography of Terror Museum
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has 600 schools and offices across 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.