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Group Tour: Meaning, Examples & Travel Tips
Meaning 1：Organized group travel (Group tour)
Group tour
/ɡruːp tʊr/
n.
A trip where many people travel together, following a set route and schedule, often arranged by a travel agency.
Organized group travel
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/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd ɡruːp ˈtrævəl/
n.
A trip where participants travel together as a group, usually with a guide and prearranged itinerary.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
'Group' from Old French 'groupe', 'tour' from Latin 'tornare' (to turn). Combined meaning a guided trip.
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine a flock of sheep following a shepherd — the guide leads the group safely through the city.
📖 Example
When in Paris, we joined a group tour so we didn‘t have to figure out the map and find attractions by ourselves.
When we were in Paris, we joined a group tour so that we didn't need to navigate the map and find attractions on our own.
🔗 Collocations
group tour package – A pre-arranged travel deal including transportation, accommodation, and guided activities for a group.
guided group tour – A tour led by a professional guide who provides information and assistance to the group.
join a group tour – To become a participant in an organized group trip.
🔄 Synonyms
package tour (n.) – A holiday that is organized by a travel company, including transport, accommodation, and sometimes meals and activities.
guided tour (n.) – A trip led by a guide who explains the sights and history to the participants.
organized trip (n.) – A journey that is planned and arranged by a company or organizer, often with a set schedule.
🚫 Antonyms
independent travel (n.) – A trip where the traveler plans and manages all aspects without a group or guide.
solo trip (n.) – A journey taken alone, without any companions.
📖 Cultural Story
The concept of group tours originated in 1841 with Thomas Cook, who organized the first packaged railway excursion in England, revolutionizing travel accessibility.
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