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Visit the Fountain of Neptune (Fontana di Nettuno) and the Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock (Orologio Astronomico) in Piazza del Nettuno in Bologna. Afterward, visit the Church of the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani (Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani) , which houses a collection of religious art and artifacts.

Take a train to Messina and explore the city's historic center. Visit the Messina Cruise Port (Terminal Crociere di Messina) , the starting point for many Mediterranean cruises, and take in the views of the harbor and the Strait of Messina.

Enjoy a traditional Sicilian dinner at a local restaurant in Messina.

Take a train to Assisi and visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi) , which features a collection of frescoes by Giotto and other notable artists. Afterward, visit the Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara) , which houses the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi.

Visit the Assisi Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) , a large church that houses the Porziuncola, a small chapel where St. Francis is said to have received his calling. Afterward, visit Chiesa Nuova , a Renaissance church that features a collection of paintings and sculptures.

Explore the medieval streets of Assisi and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Visit Pozzo della Cava , an underground network of caves and tunnels in the town of Matera. Afterward, visit the Porziuncola Museum (Museo della Porziuncola) to learn about the history of the Porziuncola and its significance to the Franciscan order.

Take a trip to the nearby town of Nocera Umbra and visit the Temple of Minerva (Tempio di Minerva) , a Roman temple that has been preserved and restored over the centuries. Afterward, visit the Basilica of St. Francis (Basilica di San Francesco) , which features a collection of frescoes by renowned artists.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Assisi.

Take a train to Lecce and visit the Lecce Basilica of Santa Croce (Basilica Di Santa Croce) , a stunning Baroque church that features intricate stone carvings and sculptures. Afterward, visit the Lecce Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano di Lecce) , a well-preserved amphitheater that dates back to the 2nd century AD.

Visit Porta Napoli , one of the city's historic gates, and take a stroll through the charming streets of Lecce's old town. Afterward, visit Lecce Cathedral (Duomo di Lecce) , a beautiful church that features a mix of architectural styles.

Visit the Church of Saint Irene (Chiesa di Sant'Irene) , a small church that houses a collection of religious art and artifacts. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Lecce.

Visit the Faggiano Museum (Museo Faggiano) , a unique museum that features a collection of artifacts from different periods of history that were discovered during a renovation of the owner's home. Afterward, take a trip to the Devil's Saddle (Sella del Diavolo) , a natural rock formation that offers stunning views of the Gulf of Cagliari (Golfo di Cagliari) .

Explore the Molentargius - Saline Regional Park (Parco Naturale Regionale Molentargius - Saline) , a nature reserve that is home to a variety of bird species and other wildlife. Afterward, visit the Cagliari National Museum of Archaeology (Museo Archeologico Nazionale) , which houses a collection of artifacts from the prehistoric Nuragic civilization and other ancient cultures.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Cagliari.

Take a ferry to the island of Korcula, Croatia, and visit St. Mark’s Cathedral (Korcula Cathedral) , a Gothic-Renaissance church that features a collection of art and artifacts. Afterward, explore the island's charming old town and enjoy some local seafood for lunch.

Take a boat tour of the Portofino Marine Reserve (Area Marina Protetta di Portofino) , which offers stunning views of the coastline and the Mediterranean Sea. Afterward, visit the Church of San Giorgio (Chiesa di San Giorgio) , a beautiful church that features a mix of architectural styles.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Korcula.

Take a ferry back to Italy and visit the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi (Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi) , which features a collection of frescoes by Giotto and other notable artists. Afterward, visit the Basilica of St. Clare (Basilica di Santa Chiara) , which houses the remains of Saint Clare of Assisi.

Visit the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels (Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli) , a large church that houses the Porziuncola, a small chapel where St. Francis is said to have received his calling. Afterward, visit the Temple of Minerva (Tempio di Minerva) , a Roman temple that has been preserved and restored over the centuries.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Assisi.