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.EF Summits are open to rising 9th graders through graduated seniors.
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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
Take an expertly-guided tour of Sarajevo
Enjoy an afternoon hiking excursion
Enjoy a lecture at the Human Rights House
Participate in a conflict-themed activity in the Sarajevo community
Travel to Dubrovnik
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Day 3 : Mostar
Take a guided tour of Mostar
Visit the Turkish House
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
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Day 4: Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Enjoy a cable car ride
Visit the War Museum
Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls
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Day 5: Split
Travel to Split
Travel to Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Visit the Mestrovic Museum
Enjoy free time in Split
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Day 6: Leadership Conference
Take a walking tour of Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:
- Kreuzberg District
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
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Day 7: Leadership Conference
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Day 8: Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 9: 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
Take an expertly-guided tour of Sarajevo
Enjoy an afternoon hiking excursion
Enjoy a lecture at the Human Rights House
Participate in a conflict-themed activity in the Sarajevo community
Travel to Dubrovnik
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Day 3 : Mostar
Take a guided tour of Mostar
Visit the Turkish House
Visit the Mostar Ottoman Mosque
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Day 4: Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Dubrovnik
Enjoy a cable car ride
Visit the War Museum
Take a walking tour of the ancient city walls
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Day 5: Split
Travel to Split
Travel to Dubrovnik
Take a guided tour of Split
Visit the Diocletian Palace
Visit the Mestrovic Museum
Enjoy free time in Split
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Day 6: Leadership Conference
Take a walking tour of Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:
- Kreuzberg District
Student Leadership Conference kicks off
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Day 7: Leadership Conference
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Day 8: Leadership Conference
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Participate in a Summit-theme related activity
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- See the Brandenburg Gate
- Visit the Holocaust Memorial
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie
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Day 9: 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.