Villa Criscione is an estate destination wedding venue in Camemi, Italy, hosting 20 to 150 guests in the $$$ price range, reached from Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), 90 minutes. Best months: May, June, July, August.
Villa Criscione
Villa Criscione stands apart in southeastern Sicily for its working agricultural estate model, guests celebrate amidst active vineyards and olive groves rather than in a manicured resort setting.
About Villa Criscione
Villa Criscione stands apart in southeastern Sicily for its working agricultural estate model, guests celebrate amidst active vineyards and olive groves rather than in a manicured resort setting.
Located on SP25 at Km 14.600 in Camemi, this 4.8-rated venue offers an authentic Sicilian experience where the landscape itself becomes part of your celebration.
The estate's terraced gardens and stone architecture reflect generations of family stewardship, creating an atmosphere rooted in place rather than designed fantasy.
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Wonderful place and amenities. Went there for a wedding. The service in the grounds was wonderful. The food was amazing.
Gaye Alexander · on Google →Capacity, rooms and facilities
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- CTA, 90 min by carAisle estimate
Venue highlights
- Active vineyard and olive grove estate spanning multiple hectares of working agricultural land
- Google rating of 4.8/5 with documented guest reviews praising authentic Sicilian hospitality
- Direct access to villa's own wine production, estate varietals available for ceremonies and receptions
- Stone architecture dating to traditional Sicilian rural building methods, with restored interiors
The wedding season
A sample wedding weekend
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- 3:00–6:00 PMGuest arrival; welcome reception in estate gardens with aperitivo and estate wines
- 10:00 AMCeremony in terraced vineyard garden area
- 12:00–1:30 PMCocktail hour and group photos on estate grounds
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- CTA · about 1 h 30 by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Typical total
- €8,000–20,000+Aisle estimate
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€8,000–20,000+ (50-guest weekend wedding with on-site stays and estate wine service)
- Ceremony fee
- €1,500–3,000Aisle estimate
- Reception
- €60–120 a headAisle estimate
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€60–120 (catering costs; varies by menu and wine selections)
- Room rate
- €100–200 a nightAisle estimate
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€100–200 (on-site rooms, limited availability; nearby agriturismos €70–150)
- Weather window
- May – August
The months the weather is kindest. Weather does not indicate whether a date is available.
- Direct line
- 338 266 9873
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Contact venue directly for current pricing. Budget separately for florals, photography, and transportation.
Questions about the venue
What makes Villa Criscione different from other Sicilian venues?+
This is a functioning agricultural estate, not a converted hotel or purpose-built wedding facility. Guests experience the working rhythms of vineyards and olive cultivation, and can incorporate the estate's own wines into their celebration, a genuine farm-to-table element rarely offered at destination venues.
What is the nearest airport?+
Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) is approximately 90km away, roughly 90 minutes by car. Comiso Airport (CIY) is closer at 60km, approximately 60 minutes away.
Can we host both ceremony and reception at the venue?+
Yes. The estate offers multiple spaces, terraced garden areas for ceremonies and covered pavilion and indoor hall spaces for receptions, with room for 20–150 guests depending on layout.
Is accommodation available on-site?+
Villa Criscione offers limited on-site guest rooms. For larger parties, nearby agriturismos and hotels in Camemi and surrounding towns provide additional lodging within 5–15km.
What is included in the venue rental?+
Contact the villa directly via http://www.villacriscione.com/ for current packages. Typical estate fees cover ceremony and reception space, tables, chairs, and basic setup; catering, florals, and wine selections are typically arranged separately.
Could this be your venue?
Ask about your plans, pricing and availability. You do not need a fixed date yet.
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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.