grand tour

/grænd ˌtʊər/
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Definitions of grand tour
  1. noun
    an extended cultural tour of Europe taken by wealthy young Englishmen (especially in the 18th century) as part of their education
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    type of:
    circuit, tour
    a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
  2. noun
    a sightseeing tour of a building or institution
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    type of:
    circuit, tour
    a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
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