Il Giardino del Sole is a hotel destination wedding venue in Carlentini, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), Approximately 1 hour. Best months: June, July, August, September.
Il Giardino del Sole
Il Giardino del Sole operates as a full-service hotel venue, meaning you can book accommodations for guests directly on-site, eliminating the logistics of coordinating separate lodging.
About Il Giardino del Sole
Il Giardino del Sole operates as a full-service hotel venue, meaning you can book accommodations for guests directly on-site, eliminating the logistics of coordinating separate lodging.
Located in southeastern Sicily near Carlentini, this 4.2-rated property offers both ceremony and reception spaces with on-property dining, simplifying planning for destination weddings.
The venue sits in agricultural countryside, providing an authentic Sicilian backdrop without resort formality.
Ask about a date.
Choose a day from the calendar.
Nothing is reserved until the venue confirms. A first note comes back within two business days.
Very friendly and charming place. Stayed for 2 nights and really enjoy it. Great food in the restaurant for a really good price
Morten Larsen · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 60 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Full-service hotel with guest rooms available, reducing coordination between venues and accommodations
- Located in Carlentini, Syracuse province, heart of Sicily's ancient Greek archaeological region
- Google rating of 4.2/5 based on verified guest reviews
- On-site restaurant and dining facilities for ceremony receptions and rehearsal dinners
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
See the day-by-day outline+
Use this as a starting point and adapt it to your bookings and guests.
- 3:00 PM - 6:00 PMGuest arrival and check-in; welcome reception in garden or lounge
- 7:30 PMRehearsal dinner at on-site restaurant
- 10:00 AMCeremony in garden or event space
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 PMAperitivo and photos in grounds
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMSeated reception lunch
- 8:00 PM - LateEvening dancing and dessert service
- 10:00 AMFarewell breakfast; guest departures
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €4,500-12,000+Aisle estimate
See the full figure+
€4,500-12,000+ for 50 guests (2-night minimum with accommodations)
- Ceremony fee
- €800-1,500Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €40-70 a headAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€40-70 (depending on menu tier and season)
- Room rate
- €70-140 a nightAisle estimate
See the full figure+
€70-140 per room (rates vary; group discounts available for 10+ rooms)
- Weather window
- June – September
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 333 329 1842
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Estimate assumes 50 guests, ceremony + reception, 2 nights accommodation, mid-range menu. Prices are indicative and should be confirmed with the venue. Wedding packages may include ceremony venue waiver when catering minimum is met.
Questions about the venue
Can we host both ceremony and reception here?+
Yes. Il Giardino del Sole offers indoor and outdoor spaces suitable for ceremonies and receptions, with on-site catering available through their restaurant.
How many guests can the venue accommodate?+
The venue can host between 20 and 150 guests depending on layout and space configuration. Contact the property directly for your specific guest count.
What's included with hotel room bookings?+
Guest rooms include accommodation and typically breakfast. Rates vary by season and room type. Wedding packages often offer group discounts, inquire about bulk bookings.
Are outside caterers permitted?+
The venue has an on-site restaurant and catering service. Policies on external caterers should be confirmed directly with management.
What's the nearest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is approximately 70km away, roughly 1 hour by car or private transfer.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
Still deciding? Elena is Aisle’s AI wedding planner. Give her a month and a guest count and she will forecast the budget, work out how your guests would travel, and put a first plan on paper. No account needed.
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Send your dates or a rough season, your guest count and what you’d like to know. The venue can then confirm availability and pricing.
Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.