The Grand Tour Jun 2026

Travelers during this era would typically start their journey in England, then travel to France, where they would visit Paris, Versailles, and other major cities. From there, they would proceed to Italy, where they would spend several months exploring Rome, Florence, Venice, and other cultural centers. Along the way, they would visit famous artists, attend concerts, and engage with local intellectuals.

: The original trio filmed their final episode in Zimbabwe, titled "One For The Road," which aired in September 2024. Reasons for Ending The Grand Tour

Enter the Romantics. Men like James Boswell (biographer of Samuel Johnson) and Lord Byron used the tour not just to learn, but to misbehave. Byron traveled through Portugal, Spain, Malta, and Greece, turning the tour into a hero's quest for personal liberty. His poem Childe Harold’s Pilgrimage romanticized the journey so much that it created "overtourism" in places like Lake Geneva and the Greek ruins. Travelers during this era would typically start their

The (2016–2024) is a globally acclaimed motoring series featuring the iconic trio of Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , and : The original trio filmed their final episode