Definition

Noun: A pre-arranged holiday or trip organized by a travel company, where transportation, accommodation, and often meals and excursions are combined and sold for a single, all-inclusive price.

Usage

A "package tour" is a convenient and often cost-effective way to travel, as the planning and booking of multiple components are handled by a single provider. It is typically contrasted with independent travel, where each element is booked separately.

Examples

• We booked a package tour to Greece that included flights, a hotel, and a daily breakfast.
• Many first-time visitors opt for a package tour to simplify their travel arrangements.
• The travel agency specializes in affordable package tours to tropical destinations.

Advanced Usage

• "All-inclusive package tour": A specific type of package tour where virtually all expenses (e.g., drinks, activities, transfers) are covered in the upfront price.
  • Their honeymoon was an all-inclusive package tour to a resort in the Maldives.

Variants and Related Words

• Package holiday (n): A term used interchangeably with "package tour," particularly in British English.

  • They went on a cheap package holiday to Spain.

• Tour operator (n): A company that creates and organizes package tours.

  • The tour operator canceled the package tour due to low bookings.

Synonyms

• All-inclusive tour: Emphasizes the comprehensive nature of the included services.
• Pre-arranged tour: Highlights that the itinerary is set in advance by the organizer.

Related Phrases

• To go on a package tour: The common verb phrase used to describe participating in such a trip.
  • My parents prefer to go on a package tour so they don't have to worry about the details.

Noun

1. a tour arranged by a travel agent; transportation and food and lodging are all provided at an inclusive price