Ania & Mariusz 2026
Your stay at a Tuscan agriturismo
You’ll be staying in a real Tuscan agriturismo, and that’s exactly the atmosphere we wanted for all of us. No hotel corridors, no 8 AM reception desks, no breakfast served at a fixed hour. Instead: swimming pools, barbecues, olive groves, and complete freedom.
Your apartment is fully equipped, so you can cook, eat, celebrate, and relax exactly the way you like.
We want you to feel completely at home here. No pressure, no schedules, no obligations.
We’ve prepared a few optional group activities for everyone, but you decide what and when. You can join a trip, take part in a wine tasting, or simply spend the whole day by the pool with a book. Every option is equally perfect.
What to pack?
a few essentials
Towels will be provided, so there’s no need to pack them.
Travel adapter – Italian sockets are different from UK ones. They use type L plugs, with three pins in a straight line. Bring one or two adapters, otherwise charging your phone may become a challenge.
Toiletries – This is an agriturismo, not a hotel. Shampoo, shower gel, toothpaste, and all your personal essentials are up to you.
Sunscreen – The Italian sun in September is still no joke. Keep SPF with you, whether you’re by the pool or exploring Tuscany.
Sunglasses & a hat – A daily essential for anything outdoors.
Swimwear – We have a pool. It would be a shame not to use it.
Comfortable shoes & flip-flops – Flip-flops for relaxing by the pool. Comfortable shoes for sightseeing. Tuscan towns are beautiful, but also steep and full of cobblestones.
Steamer – Gentlemen, the wedding is on 10 September. Your shirt should still look like a shirt. If you have a steamer at home, it’s definitely worth bringing.
Mosquito spray – Yes, in September, at an agriturismo with a pool and evenings spent outdoors, mosquitoes are very real. Bring a spray with DEET or buy the local brand Autan once you arrive. An antihistamine gel might also come in handy, just in case.
Do your grocery shopping on the way from the airport.
The agriturismo is located away from the town centre, and there are no shops nearby. We recommend stocking up on essentials straight after landing, before heading to the venue. On the route from Pisa Airport, you’ll find several convenient options:
📍Coop — Cascina
(first convenient stop after leaving Pisa Airport)
Open: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Approx. 45–50 minutes from Agriturismo Il Gattero
📍Coop — Ponsacco
(full supermarket selection, conveniently on the way)
Open: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
Approx. 30 minutes from Agriturismo Il Gattero
📍Lidl — Ponsacco
(if you prefer familiar products)
Open: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM–8:30 PM, Sunday 8:30 AM–8:00 PM
Approx. 30 minutes from Agriturismo Il Gattero
What’s worth buying?
our shopping list
You don’t need to plan every meal in advance, but it’s worth having a few essentials on hand from the very first day.
☕ For breakfast:
Focaccia or fresh bread rolls, cheese and cured meats, tomatoes and mozzarella, granola and yoghurt, fruit, biscuits — and definitely ground coffee, because every apartment comes with a little Italian moka pot (caffettiera) waiting for you. Milk too, if that’s your thing.
🍟 For snacks & easy bites:
Crisps, olives, biscuits — because Tuscany has a way of sweeping you away, and suddenly it’s 3 PM, you’re somewhere on a hilltop, and very hungry.
💧 To drink:
Lots of water — seriously, lots. The Italian sun in September is still intense. And of course, some beer or wine for relaxed evenings by the barbecue.
🔥 For the barbecue (if you’d like to join us in the evenings):
Meat, vegetables, whatever you enjoy — plus a good loaf of bread. Grilled baguette with olive oil is basically mandatory here.
Your appartment
kitchen & equipment
Each apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen. You’ll find pots and pans, an oven, a hob, kettle, fridge with freezer, a moka pot (caffettiera), glasses, mugs, cutlery — everything you might need.
You’re free to make scrambled eggs in the morning, cook a warm dinner in the evening, or simply slice some cheese and open a bottle of wine. The kitchen is yours to enjoy.
There are also several barbecues and even a pizza oven available across the agriturismo grounds — and we fully intend to use them.
What does a typical day look like?
Mornings:
Everyone does breakfast their own way, at their own pace. Outside, there are little tables where you can sit with a coffee and a view of the Tuscan hills. And if you prefer more privacy, every apartment has its own outdoor table too.
During the day:
We’ll suggest different activities and trips, but this is your holiday — join if you feel like it, or simply spend the day by the pool. No pressure, no guilt, no excuses needed.
Evenings:
We’d love for everyone to gather for relaxed barbecue evenings — bring whatever you fancy, and we’ll make the rest happen together. These are our favourite moments: conversations, wine, crickets in the background, and warm Tuscan nights.
Lunches & Dinners
options nearby
Planned Activities
please sign up in advance
Alongside relaxed sightseeing and free time, we’ve also arranged a few optional activities for anyone who’d like to join. Each experience is optional and paid separately, so you can choose only the things that genuinely interest you.
Advance booking is required so we can organise everything properly and make the logistics work smoothly for everyone.
Wine Tasting — A Taste of Tuscan Wines
We’re organising a tasting of local Tuscan wines in a beautiful setting for anyone who’d like to join. More details and sign-ups will be shared soon.
Tentatively planned for: 8 September
Duration: approximately 2 hours
Cost: around €45 per person
Pizza Night — An Evening By the Pizza Oven
An easy, relaxed evening with beer, soft drinks, and pizza fresh from the oven at the agriturismo, all under the Tuscan sky.
Tentatively planned for: evening of 8 September
Cost: around €30 per person
Trip to San Gimignano
Medieval towers, little streets, and shops filled with local wines and truffle olive oil. We’re organising a group trip for anyone who’d like to explore together.
Tentatively planned for: 9 September
Travel time: approximately 45 minutes from Agriturismo Il Gattero
What to See Nearby
Tuscany is not just one beautiful view from the window, it’s dozens of little towns and villages, each with its own character, history, and trattoria where locals have been gathering for lunch for generations. Everything is within easy driving distance.
Plan a slow morning exploring, then stay for lunch, it’s the best way to experience the real Tuscany. Below are some of our favourite places nearby.
📍 Pisa — Perfect for Your Arrival or Departure Day
The Leaning Tower is obviously a must-see, but the historic centre itself has so much more to discover.
📍 Peccioli — Start with the Neighbourhood
The closest town, and the very first one worth visiting.
Peccioli is a peaceful hilltop town that hides far more than you’d expect from its modest size, from Etruscan archaeological sites to surprisingly modern public art scattered throughout the streets.
📍 Giants of Peccioli — Art Rising from the Earth
Just outside Peccioli you’ll find one of the most unexpected places in all of Tuscany. Four enormous human sculptures quite literally rise out of the earth, reaching up to 9 metres in height.
They’re called Presenze — “The Presences” — and symbolise rebirth from waste: new life and new energy emerging from what was once discarded. Seeing them in person is genuinely breathtaking.
📍 Lajatico — The Village of Andrea Bocelli
A small, quiet village that, once a year, transforms into an open-air stage beneath the Tuscan sky. This is where Andrea Bocelli was born, and where his family still hosts their summer concerts each year.
As you wander through Lajatico, sooner or later you’ll stop in front of a building and think: what exactly is going on here? That’s part of the ArtInsolite project — a series of artistic installations scattered throughout the village.
The installations can be visited daily until the end of September, from 10:00 AM until midnight.
📍 Teatro del Silenzio — The Theatre That Stays Silent All Year
Once a year, in July, this silent place comes to life for just a few days, welcoming more than fifteen thousand guests to concerts where Andrea Bocelli has hosted artists such as Plácido Domingo, José Carreras, and Lang Lang.
We’ll be here in September, long after the concerts are over — and honestly, that’s when it’s most beautiful: peaceful, uncrowded, just you and the view.
📍 Volterra — The Town on the Cliff
Just 21 km from Agriturismo Il Gattero, yet it feels like stepping into another world. Volterra is one of the best-preserved Etruscan towns in Italy, with ancient city walls, a Roman theatre, alabaster workshops, and an atmosphere that seems almost untouched by time.
The streets are narrow, the cafés tiny, and the views from the defensive walls absolutely dramatic. It’s worth setting aside at least a couple of hours to properly wander through Volterra.