European tour

Old World circuit

A European tour is a trip through multiple European countries, typically for pleasure, education, or performance.

The phrase often describes musicians or comedians playing venues across the continent: The band announced a European tour for next spring.

Historically, a European tour (or Grand Tour) was considered essential cultural education for wealthy young people.

Opposites
geographic scope

European tourworld tour

Journey visiting many countries

Caribbean cruise · African safari

mobility vs. stasis

European tourstaycation

Rest period spent locally

staying home · staying put · residency · resort stay · settling down

travel scope

European tourday trip

Excursion returning same evening

weekend trip · domestic travel

Family

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Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G