grand tour

noun

: a journey to the different countries of Europe that in the past was part of the education of wealthy young people from Britain and the U.S.

: a tour that is given to show people around a place

Full Definition of GRAND TOUR

: an extended tour of the Continent that was formerly a usual part of the education of young British gentlemen

: an extensive and usually educational tour

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