Where to Go: the 6 Best Evening Experiences Around the World

1.Halkidiki/Sithonia Swim, Sunset & Olive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 165 reviews · 8 hours · from $53Our pick

Travel from Thessaloniki to Halkidiki with an English-speaking guide such as George, Eva, or Costas. Visit a family olive producer, taste local olives and sweets for an optional €5, swim at Kalogria Beach, and watch the sunset over the Aegean.

“Our tour guide, Konstantina (I hope I’m spelling it correctly), was very friendly and helpful. Likewise, the bus driver was very polite and drove safely. The fact that the tour starts in the afternoon is a good choice for hot summer days. You arrive at the beach during the best hours of the day and get to enjoy it fully. If you’re looking for an activity that doesn’t require waking up early and won’t take up your whole day, I definitely recommend it.”

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2.Treurer: Olive Oil Night. Gastronomic experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94Highest rated

At family-run Finca Treurer in Mallorca, Miguel guides you through EVOO production before a short olive grove walk and a five-course dinner built around the estate’s oil. The Saturday experience begins at 6:00 PM, lasts about four and a half hours, includes water, and is conducted in English or Spanish. Children under 14 cannot attend.

“We had the best time during this experience. The tour was really informative and interesting, Miguel was a friendly and captivating guide. We experienced the barbecue meal which was amazing value and delicious food. The dessert was especially delicious! The venue is as good as it looks and the ambience during dinner at the property was so relaxing. It was nice to do the tour as a group and then have our own private table for dinner. Would recommend this to anyone coming to Mallorca!”

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3.Hiking in Olive Groves,Village,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $70

Join guide Yorgos for a 3.5-hour walk from Liapades through olive groves, coastal paths, abandoned villas, Rovinia Cave, and Limni’s twin beaches. You’ll learn about olive oil, stop for a swim, eat a homemade pastry, and finish among the narrow lanes of a 17th-century village at sunset. Pickup is available from several Corfu resorts.

“This hike was way more than I anticipated. Yorgos was so nice & thoughtful in every way. I learned so much about the region, olive trees & olive oil. I saw so many beautiful hidden beaches & The vistas were absolutely amazing! I learned so much about the medieval town of Liapades as we wandered through it right before sunset. I cannot say enough good things about this hike. It was a highlight of my 12 day stay in Old Town Corfu, getting to see the beauty of the western side of the island. The guide was informative & the very best of my whole stay in Corfu. Please don't…”

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4.Sunset BBQ in the Olive Grove

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Cheapest here

Meet Alex Alexakis at his family-run olive grove near Heraklion for a short tour of olive and dragon fruit cultivation. Then settle on the patio for a generous Greek BBQ, white wine, dessert, and sunset views toward Dia Island. The two-hour experience costs $21 per person and is limited to six people.

“Repas excellent et copieux, tout est fait maison. Et notre hôte Alex est super accueillant ses explications sont très intéressantes, il ne pousse absolument pas à la vente de ses produits ( huile d'olive, marmelades,...) qui sont à un prix très abordable et délicieux. Je recommande +++”

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5.Hiking in the Olive Groves,Villages,Sunset,with Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join a private three-hour evening hike from Liapades with guide George, following coastal paths to Rovinia and Limni beaches. Expect sea-cave views, abandoned villas, a possible swim, an olive-grove stop, and sunset from a rocky lookout. Walking sticks, water, and a cereal bar are included.

“We had an incredible hike with George which was definitely the highlight of our trip to Corfu. We started in the traditional hillside village of Liapades, winding our way along a picturesque trail through the trees with incredible views of the coastline and some gorgeous quiet beaches. George was so knowledgeable and really made it fun for us. A highlight was a (chilly!) swim at the deserted beach of Limni just below an abandoned villa, and watching the sunset from a rocky outcrop. 10/10 would recommend.”

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6.Sunset Wine and Olive Oil Tour in Boutique Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Spend three hours at Wine Resort Ledà d'Ittiri with an English-speaking guide such as Valeria. Walk through the vineyard and olive groves at sunset, then taste five Sardinian wines with cold cuts, pecorino, panada, sweets, and homemade liquor. You arrange your own transport, and the experience is for ages 16 and up.

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