October 15 – 20, 2026
A Journey
in Sicily
Palermo & Menfi
A six-day Sicily culture trip and art journey shaped by Mediterranean light, Sicilian hospitality, contemporary art and the quiet rhythm of the senses.
A Journey for the Senses
Palermo, Menfi and the blue presence of the Mediterranean.
A curated journey through Sicily’s art, architecture, wine culture, landscape and living traditions.
Palermo is a city of layered beauty: Arab-Norman traces, baroque interiors, Liberty facades, contemporary art spaces and the blue presence of the Mediterranean. This journey opens a personal and carefully curated access to Sicily through art, architecture, wine, food and landscape.
It is designed for travellers who do not only want to visit places, but to understand their atmosphere, their histories and the people shaping them today.
What to Expect
An intimate art & culture journey through Sicily
Six days between Palermo and Menfi: private access to contemporary artists, historic palazzi, Mediterranean gardens, award-winning wineries and the hospitality of one of Sicily’s most respected cultural families.
Expert-Led
Guided by Alexandra Meffert and Jorge Sanguino, with a curatorial perspective rooted in art history and contemporary culture.
Hidden Access
Encounters with places, collections and cultural actors that usually remain outside standard travel itineraries.
Palermo Liberty
A visual world of floral lines, aristocratic interiors, faded blue facades, sea air and early twentieth-century elegance.
Mediterranean Rhythm
Time for art, meals, landscape, conversation and the slower sensibility that makes Sicily deeply restorative.
Il Cretto di Burri — a monumental work of land art in the Sicilian hills.
About the Journey
Five senses.
One island.
We are delighted to invite you to A Journey in Sicily, a new and expanded chapter of our Retreat for the Senses programme. After five unforgettable years and many successful retreats, we have developed this format to offer an even more intimate and culturally rich experience.
The journey moves between Palermo — one of Europe’s most fascinating cities for contemporary art, architecture and layered cultural history — and the serene Planeta estate in Menfi.
Journey Highlights
- ❋Discover Il Cretto di Burri, a transcendent land art installation set in the Sicilian hills.
- ❋Experience selected wines by Planeta and the culture of one of Sicily’s most important wine families.
- ❋Visit artists in Palermo, from medieval buildings to atmospheric Liberty-style spaces.
- ❋Explore baroque churches, palazzi, hidden courtyards and the visual layers of the city.
- ❋Enter private collections and cultural spaces rarely accessible to regular visitors.
- ❋Savour Sicilian gastronomy, from street food to refined dinners shaped by local ingredients.
- ❋Spend time at the Planeta estate in Menfi, surrounded by vineyards, gardens and Mediterranean light.
A journey between Palermo, Menfi, art, wine culture and the Mediterranean landscape.
Your Hosts
Guided with a curatorial eye.
The journey is led by Alexandra Meffert and Jorge Sanguino, co-founders of wildpalms gallery and Light Space Movement in Düsseldorf, with the support of Vito Planeta, Director of Planeta Cultura. Together they bring years of experience creating intimate encounters between travellers, artists and the living culture of Sicily.
Where You Will Stay
Two extraordinary properties.
One unforgettable week.
Palazzo Planeta
Palermo
A refined residence in the heart of Palermo, combining historic atmosphere with modern comfort. Spacious rooms, elegant interiors and a central position for exploring the city’s cultural landmarks.
Planeta Country House
Menfi
A peaceful estate surrounded by vineyards, gardens and open Sicilian landscape. A place to slow down, taste, rest and experience the quieter side of the island.
What Is Included
Everything taken care of.
The journey is designed as a complete experience, with accommodation, meals, transport and cultural visits arranged with care.
- Five nights’ accommodation according to the itinerary.
- Breakfast, lunch, dinner, aperitifs, mineral water and coffee or tea with meals.
- Selected wines with included dinners.
- Guided visits, transportation and entrance fees for all included programme points.
- Group airport transfers on recommended flights or arrival times.
- Use of the pool at Planeta Country House.
- Gratuities for local guides and drivers.
- Additional taxes and service charges.
Pricing & Booking
October 15 – 20, 2026
Bookings are handled securely through the Light Space Movement shop. Choose your preferred option below.
Reservation
€1,530
deposit
Secure your place with a deposit. The remaining balance is due before the journey begins.
Reserve NowSingle Room
€4,210
per person
Your own private room at both Palazzo Planeta in Palermo and Planeta Country House in Menfi.
Book Single RoomDouble Room
€3,570
per person
Shared double room at both properties. Add twice to your cart if travelling as a couple.
Book Double RoomHow It Works
Six simple steps
to your Sicilian journey.
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1
Choose your option
Reservation deposit, single room or double room — whichever suits you best.
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Select October 15 – 20, 2026
Choose the travel date at checkout on the Light Space Movement shop.
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3
Book your place
Pay securely online. Your place is confirmed after booking.
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Receive your welcome email
Full schedule, packing list, recommended flights and practical details will be sent to your inbox.
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Book your travel
We recommend arranging flights or trains early to ensure a smooth arrival.
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Arrive in Sicily
Everything else is taken care of. You only need to arrive and enter the rhythm of the journey.
Questions?
We would love to hear from you.
Write to us at info@lightspacemovement.com