BUS TOURS 2023 -Winter/Spring Edition
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COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES
MASKS ARE NO LONGER MANDATORY ON THE BUS.
Glory Tours has implemented safety measures due to COVID-19 on all future bus
tours. Below are outlined the new additional procedures implemented on all fu-
ture bus tours, until further notice.
• Most of our vendors have also lifted their mask requirements.
• Additional cleaning measures are in place to clean the bus before, during
and after each bus tour. This will include cleaning handrails and other
high-touched surface areas after clients disembark and before re-loading
the bus.
• There will be hand sanitizer available on all bus tours.
• Glory Tours is also working with all of their vendors to ensure they have
implemented additional safety measures at each tour destination and/or
venue.
• Please do not attend a bus tour if you are not feeling well.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that by attending a Glory Tours bus trip, you voluntarily
assume all risks related to the potential exposure to COVID-19 and will not hold
Glory Tours liable should you contact COVID-19. Please visit the CDC’s website
for its current guidance on people at increased risk. Please help keep each other
safe by adhering to the new guidelines and social distancing. If you have any
questions please call Glory Tours directly at (813) 850-5444. Please note all tours
are subject to change due to the current pandemic and if any new official
requirements change in the future.
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MEMPERSHIP FEE—BUS TOURS
Due to supply cost increases and Glory Tours now covering the printing cost to print a
bus book. Glory Tours is implementing a $10 PER PERSON yearly membership fee
starting May 1, 2022, on all bus tours from May 1-December 31, 2022, since it’s a par-
tial year and a $15 yearly membership fee January 1-December 31, 2023 ($1.25 a
month). The membership fee applies to ALL Kings Point, Sun City Center and
Valencia Lakes residents and your membership fee MUST be paid before purchasing
any bus tours. Your membership includes ONE NON Kings Point/Sun City & Valen-
cia Lakes residents for any & all bus tours that you purchase through Dec. 31, 2022.
There will be a limited number of bus books printed, but with your
membership, you are guaranteed a printed copy of the bus book if supplies
run out and you can pick up your copy at the Kings Point Box Office.
CANCELLATION POLICY
I understand that I am holding a spot so reservations for all day bus tours are non-refundable.
If I am unable to attend, I understand I can transfer to a friend or family. If we have a waitlist, we
will certainly try to sell your ticket(s) and then you would receive a refund once it is resold.
Once 35 people have signed up and the 35 minimum requirement is met, you will be notified that
payment is now due to secure your seat. There is a 30 person minimum requirement on all over-
night tours. Payment is due within 5 days of being notified. If payment is not received within
5 days, you risk losing your reservation(s). After the minimum requirement is met, we are no
longer taking sign ups and you need to purchase your bus tour tickets directly from the Box Of-
fice. You can always check if the minimum has been met at the Kings Point Box Office, inside
the North Clubhouse or also check the Kings Point website at www.kingspointsuncitycenter.com
then click on “Sign Ups” (top right corner) and click the “list view” to see if the minimum is
met and how many seats are still available.
MULTI-DAY/OVERNIGHT BUS TOURS
Bus tour cancellation penalties apply to all multi-day tours and are outlined below. Travel
Protection Insurance is available for purchase and is HIGHLY recommended
If you cancel 91+ days in advance it is 100% refundable
76 — 90 days in advance 75% refundable
75 — 60 days in advance 50% refundable
59 — 45 days or less 25% refundable
44 days or less NON-REFUNDABLE
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Kings Point Bus Trips
Vesta partners with Glory Tours, a third party vendor, for all of our coach trips! Glory Tours has been working
with Vesta in offering day/overnight trips for over 6 years as a part of the Kings Point coach trip operation. In
the process of them absorbing all the coach trips, and after analyzing extensive historical data and numerous
variables while planning the upcoming bus book, Glory Tours is implementing the following new processes:
• For all restaurant ONLY tours, Glory Tours will no longer have a tour guide specialist onboard. The goal
is to keep these trips affordable by eliminating the expense of a tour guide for these simple outings.
• Glory Tours will also utilize a smaller shuttle bus for trips when it is feasible, and when we have enough
residents signed up to also help avoid cancellation of a trip.
Pre-register at the Box Office in the main lobby or online by going to
kingspointsuncitycenter.com/sign-ups/ and click “Bus Trips”
All ticketed tours are non-refundable. Tours go rain or shine, unless the event is cancelled by
the venue/vendors due to weather conditions, etc. Bus transportation is included for the bus
tours. Please read the description for more details on admission and food charges. Please be
sure to plan meals accordingly. All tours and pricing are subject to change. Fla. Glory Tours
Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST42594. Glory Tours are run independently from Kings Point trips.
Tour Director and bus driver gratuity is not included in bus cost.
If you missed deadline, please check availability. The deadline is to ensure the
35 minimum has been met, by that date, NOT the purchase deadline .
ALL TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 3 DAYS ONCE YOU ARE NOTIFIED
THE TICKETS ARE ON SALE OR YOU RISK LOOSING YOUR RESERVATIONS ON
THE TOUR AND BEING PUT ON A WAIT LIST.
Do you like free and discounted tours? Are you a group leader that has a group that
would like to sign up for tours? Call Glory Tours directly for group leader discounts
and get details on how you can earn free tours.
Need a motor coach bus for your group or club event, call Glory Tours for a quote. They
have provided bus transportation for several groups at Kings Point.
Glory Tours
(813) 850-5444
website: www.glorytours.net
email: glorytours43@gmail.com
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Bus Trip Information
Box Office
813 387 3447 or email KPSCCboxoffice@vestapropertyservices.com
Box Office—Tickets are available for purchase Monday—Friday 8:00am—4pm
Trips rely on pre-registration before payment. Once the registration list hits the minimum*
requirement the registrants are phoned to purchase tickets at the Box Office. **If there are less
than 35 passengers signed up, the trip will be CANCELLED.* Early registration ensures successful
trips. Registrants for cancelled trips will be notified via email by Glory Tours, if given an email
address at the time of sign up.
IF YOU SIGNED UP AND ARE NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND A TOUR, IT IS EXTREMELY
IMPORTANT THAT YOU PLEASE REMOVE YOUR NAME OFF THE SIGN UP SHEET, SO THAT IT
DOES NOT IMPACT OTHER RESIDENTS SIGNED UP. If the numbers fall below the 35 minimum
requirement due to not removing your name, the tour will need to be cancelled and will
impact the other residents. Glory Tours currently does not require any deposit, as a courtesy
on their day tours to secure your reservation when signing up. Please help us to help you.
The sign up sheets ensure Glory Tours has an accurate headcount for each tour. Glory Tours
understands unexpected circumstances arise, we just please ask you to remove your name off
the sign up sheet as soon as possible in those circumstances. This will help avoid implementing
a non-refundable deposit when you sign up to secure your seat and also help get an accurate
headcount.
Any request for handicapped seats or hotel rooms MUST but be
requested at time of sign up and/or when you purchase your tickets at
the box office and by calling Glory Tours directly.
While we try to keep a lot of walking to a minimum, some tours do require
a little more walking then other tours. If you are concerned about the
amount of walking during each tours, please call Glory Tours directly and a
representative will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns
you may have. If you have any further questions specific dietary
restrictions or requirements, please always call Glory Tours directly for
specific details, questions and any further assistance and a
representative will be happy to assist you.
Bus book printed on 7/28/2021.
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Saturday, February 25, 2023 —$24.50
Dunedin Craft Festival — Dunedin
Dunedin is one of the oldest towns on the West
Coast of Florida and was voted “Best Walking
Town”. It has a wooded and subtropical setting
with almost four miles of picturesque waterfront
with a relaxed lifestyle and activities for all ages.
Along Dunedin’s Main Street, you will meet some of
the country’s finest artist/crafters with products
hand-made in the U.S. Ceramic, pottery, hand-
made one of a kind jewelry pieces and an expansive
Green Market offers some-thing for every taste &
budget. Enjoy an abundance of award-winning res-
taurants, boutiques, pubs, ice cream/coffee and
much more. Tickets on sale at the Box Office.
Boarding: 9:15 a.m. Return: Approx. 3:15 p.m.
Thursday, March 2, 2023 — $47.25
114 Years of Broadway—Ruth Eckerd Hall
114 Years of Broadway is back this spring for its annual celebration of
Broadway’s greatest songs. The most successful touring Broadway
concert in America brings an all-star Broadway. This dazzling all-new
show features 5 of Broadway’s finest, performing songs from the most
beloved Broadway musicals. Tickets on sale at Box Office.
Boarding: 5:30 p.m. Return: Approximately 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 5, 2023 - $44.00
THE BEAT GOES ON STARRING LISA MCCLOWRY AS CHER
Voted #1 Cher impersonator-CHER Tribute Artist Lisa McClowry's stunning portrayal of the Goddess of Pop
is the main attraction of this Broadway-style live stage show, "The Beat Goes On". Why? Because Lisa has
every aspect of playing CHER down pat: the singing and speaking voice, the walk, the talk, the costumes,
the makeup, the mannerisms. Nothing is overlooked. This theatrical extravaganza incorporates dynamic
dialogue, humor, seriously fun audience participation, 8 costume changes and video projections with amaz-
ing visuals and animations. The show is like having the real CHER strut her stuff on your stage. Tickets on
sale at the KP Box Office. Board: 11:15 a.m. Return: 5:15 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2023 - $31.25 — JUST ADDED
The Powel Crosley Estate Invites You to a HISTORICAL Open House
It's ONLY the 8th time of an OPEN HOUSE Tour in the Estate’s 91-YEAR HISTORY!
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this grandeur estate on the WATERFRONT of Sarasota Bay.
Powel Crosley built the grand Mediterranean Rival-style mansion in 1929. Along with the mansion,
Crosley built a seawall and a yacht basin along the bay and a mooring area for his seaplane, a terrazzo
swimming pool fed by an artesian well. The estate also features a circular tower, adjacent carriage
house and servants’ quarters on the 2nd floor. The 2 1/2 story Mediterranean mansion was built, during
what was called the Gulf Coast Golden Age featuring 11,000-sf. 21 rooms and 10 baths. Crosley played
a pivotal role in inventing, introducing and manufacturing a myriad of items, including: The 1st compact
economy car (1939), 1st auto radio (1930), the 1st night lights on a major league baseball field (1935),
airplanes (4), 35 mm camera, 1st radio broadcast from a plane, fax machines, not to mention the
world’s most powerful radio station and many more amazing inventions. If you like the Edison/Ford
Estates, you are sure to love the history and beauty behind the Powel Crosley Estate and Florida’s most
beautiful wedding venue. Docents will give visitors tours around the mansion. (stairs required no ele-
vator), You will not want to miss this amazing RARE opportunity to see the beautiful mansion and hear
the history of it. A variety of Crosley radios and other memorabilia will be on display also during the
Open House. Lunch stop at St. Armand’s Circle-lunch cost on your own. This date was just recently an-
nounced by the vendor, so please sign up early and by February 28. Board: 9:30 a.m. Return: 2:30
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Friday, March 10, 2023 — $35.50
Strawberry Festival—Plant CIty
Come enjoy strawberries galore at the 81st ANNIVERSARY of
the Plant City Strawberry Festival. There will be strawberries,
shortcake, entertainment, attractions, food galore, exhibits,
displays, contests, arts & crafts vendors, competitions and
more. Includes Admission. Board: 9:30 a.m. Return: 3:00
Sunday, March 12, 2023 — $77/by card $79.75 — JUST ADDED
CIRQUE des Voix — Sarasota
Cirque des Voix presents an exhilaratingly unique show that combines 100+ voices and the
musical mastery of the 40 piece Cirque Orchestra with professional circus artists. Circus perform-
ers—aerialists, jugglers, trapeze artists and more —have worked with their own chosen back-
ground music for years. But there’s more drama—and more sweep to the scores—when you put
together the moves the artists make with music supported by the 100+ voices of Key Chorale and
the Cirque Orchestra. You see the artists in a different light, and you hear the music—in this
case, (sometimes from familiar film scores) —in a different way, too. Seats are located in the
East and West sections of the performance area. Board: 9:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - $41.50
Citrus Winery Tasting and Tour with John’s Pass Village Boardwalk
CITRUS Winery is the only Florida wine allowed at Disney’s Epcot International Food & Wine
Festival. If it meet’s Disney’s standards, you know it must be good! The winery produces various
tropical fruit wines, not a blended or flavored grape wine product, but a citrus product. Try
their best sellers: Mango Mamma, Key Lime or their Hurricane Class 5. They produce 43 different
varieties of wine. Delight in sampling 5 wines with a guided tour of the facility, history of their
wine making, storing, bottling process & more. They are proud to say their tropical, berry & cit-
rus wines are the only Florida wines allowed to display the Florida Department of Citrus' official
mark of superior quality. Experience the difference in fruit wine. Gift shops to browse after. En-
joy lunch on your own at John’s Pass Boardwalk. Sign up deadline is February 23.
Boarding: 9:30 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:00 p.m.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023 — $78.50
NARRATED Trolley Tour—Naples
Enjoy this fun-filled 4 hour NARRATED Trolley tour with your fun and knowledgeable guide, to
see the beautiful Naples area. There will be multiple stops where you can hop on/off the trolley
to enjoy shopping, have lunch on your own at one of the many restaurants available, some with
even waterfront dining options. Enjoy stops at the Mercato, Venetian Village, Tin City,
Celebration Park, the Naples Pier and much more. The MAXIMUM is 39 for this tour.
Sign up by February 20. Boarding: 8:45 a.m. Return: Approx. 5:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 19, 2023—$33.50
27th Annual Mt. Dora Spring Festival
The streets come alive with more than 250 talented
crafters & artists offering their finest works during
this event. There's food and entertainment to round
out a perfect day outdoors during the beautiful
Spring weather. Enjoy a huge variety of award-
winning restaurants in the downtown area, wine
rooms, boutiques/antiques stores, bars/pubs, coffee
and ice cream shops, tea rooms, art galleries and
much more. There is something for everyone in Mt.
Dora. 40 PERSON MINIMUM
Boarding: 8:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 4:30 p.m.
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Sunday, March 19, 2023 - $33.75
Bloom and Chalk Festival
Safety Harbor, Florida
Escape to beautiful Safety Harbor for a magical experience in art. Stroll quaint Main Street, see
historical landmarks, shop eclectic boutiques and the area’s finest restaurants to enjoy lunch on
your own as you watch international artists create sidewalk art, as real as Picasso & Rembrandt.
Marvel at the intricate details that go into each piece of art created that transforms the quaint
town into an outdoor art gallery. Enjoy music, a refreshing cocktail or cold beverage as you sit
outside one of their outdoor seating restaurants, or stop by a art gallery, enjoy goodies and it’s a
great time of year to be outside with the Spring weather. Enjoy many of the restaurants like Wa-
ter Oak Grill, Southern First, Rocking Delicious, The Brinehouse, in the mood for Mexican cui-
sines stop by Screaming Jalapeno, Greek Food-Athens Restaurant just to name a few or stop by
Parthenon Waterfront Tiki bar for a refreshing cocktail or Cold Stone Creamer for a delicious ice
cream, or StarBucks for a hot coffee or cappuccino. These are not your typical chain restaurants,
but a unique restaurants for a different unique dining experience. There is plenty to do in Safety
Harbor for anyone & everyone. Sign up deadline Feb. 28. Board: 9:30 a.m. Return: Approx. 3:30 p.m.
Page 10Friday, March 24, 2023 — $17.50 — JUST ADDED
WATERFRONT Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar—Sarasota
Voted Top Ten Waterfront Restaurants, Best Restaurants in Sarasota and Best Seafood Restaurant. For
over 35 years, Phillippi Creek Village Restaurant & Oyster Bar has been a favorite to gather for the freshest
seafood, cocktails and daily dinner specials. Experience waterfront dining, located in a tropical setting offer-
ing a huge variety of fresh, local seafood daily, baked/fried/steamed platters, a variety of salads, hamburg-
ers, steaks, chicken sandwich, pasta, soups and of course oysters and their award-winning fish tacos and
much more. For nearly four decades, Phillippi Creek has been an award-winning gem, not far from Siesta
Key. They are the premier SW Florida destination if you are looking for the freshest seafood, great Happy
Hour and creative cocktails on the Suncoast. Don’t forget to stop by their Island Creekside Trader Gift
Shop featuring local artisan gifts and more. All restaurants trips are now based off of 40 PERSON
MINIMUM to reduce the cost and will still have NO TOUR GUIDE, as this is bus only transportation since
it is a restaurant only trip. Boarding: 3:00 p.m. Return: Approximately 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30, 2023 — $88.00 / by card $91 (Lunch Included)
Homosassa Springs Cruise & Seagrass Waterfront Restaurant
It's a great time of year to get out on the water and discover the amazing beauty and nature in Homosassa.
Join us on their brand new 30 foot passenger boat as we coast down the Homosassa River & Springs. Enjoy
an abundance of wildlife, pass by Monkey Island, see the Homosassa Springs, where manatees are spotted,
hear history of the area and beautiful homes along the water with your entertaining captain on this 90 mi-
nute cruise. You will enjoy a delicious lunch, which is included in the price, with your choice of Island BBQ
Pork Sandwich, Tropical Coconut Shrimp Tacos, Double or Single Smash Burger, Key West Chicken Sand-
wich, Bangers & Mash or a Mahi Salad or Grill Chicken Salad. See Box Office for full menu details. Everyone
is welcome to bring a cold drink on board purchased at Seagrass Waterfront and Tiki, where we launch
from. Come on, let's go for an amazing ride down the Homosassa River! There is a 38 MAXIMUM on this
tour, please sign up early. Sign up deadline March 7. Board: 9:45 a.m. Return: Approximately 4:15 p.m.
Page 11Sunday April 2, 2023 — $49.00—if paying by card $50.75
Blue Angels Air Show
INCLUDES LUNCH — Lakeland
Experience a thrilling and action-packed airshow from thunderous skies, roaring jets,
that is nothing less than amazing, and an adrenaline rush seeing fantastic aerial
demonstrations with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels so close above you. The event prom-
ises to be heart-pounding air performances. The Blue Angels are the 2nd oldest for-
mal aerobatic team in the world. Please BE SURE to bring a fold up chair/blanket.
You can also bring a small cooler if you like, if you have certain beverages you
would like. There will be a catered lunch included with a variety of sandwich wraps,
fresh fruit salad, chips, cookies and soda and water. The Lakeland location offers a
MUCH better viewing and hearing of the Blue Angels, over the Tampa location last
year, as you will actually hear the roaring of the jets and see them fly right above
you. Sign up by March 5, 2023. Tickets are on sale at the Box Office. There are
only a FEW seats left! Boarding: 11:15 a.m. Return: Approximately 5:00 p.m.
Page 12Friday, April 7, 2023—$54, if paying by card $56
Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Sarasota—JUST ADDED
A visit to the award-winning Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a must see attraction! Their friendly
and knowledgeable staff have received rave reviews from all over the world. See The Jungle
Bird show featuring parrots, cockatiels, macaws, and more performing a variety of different
tricks including roller-skating and riding a bike. Stick around after the show for an opportunity
to pet or hold one of the exotic birds and the Wildlife Wonder show featuring red tail hawks,
kookaburras, various species of owls, and other small mammals. Hand-feed the free-roaming
flamingos—they will come right up and eat out of your hands, get your picture taken with an
alligator, feed a giant tortoise, hold a parrot, see ring-tailied lemurs at play, see waterfalls
and so much more! New additions to Jungle Gardens’ are a baby ring-tailed lemur, a bearded
dragon, a prairie dog, a blue-tongued skink, a black-throated monitor lizard and many other
slithering critters you won’t want to miss. See 200 native and exotic animals. Enjoy lunch, ice
cream or a snack in their air-conditioned café, or dine outside on picnic tables under the shad-
ed tree hammock. Sign up by March 10, 2023. Boarding: 9:15 a.m. Return: Approx 2:45 p.m.
Page 13Wednesday, April 5, 2023 — $75/paying by card $78
Marina Jacks Lunch Cruise — Sarasota—JUST ADDED
Escape aboard the Marina Jack II! Join us for a relaxing narrated sightseeing lunch cruise
through the inter-coastal waters and the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy delicious dining, out-
standing views, and exceptional service. Docked behind the Marina Jack restaurant, lo-
cated on the Downtown Sarasota Bay front, our air conditioned salons and open air out-
side deck will provide you with best way to enjoy the waters of the Gulf of Mexico on the
96’ cruise vessel. On the Marina Jack II every seat has a view of the water, perfect for
sightseeing! The Sightseeing Lunch Cruise features an enjoyable voyage through around Lido
and Bird Key along with areas past the Ringling Bridge into north Sarasota Bay. The Captain ad-
justs the cruise as needed and also includes great knowledge of the area in his narration. The
Sightseeing lunch cruise includes a buffet featuring Chicken Marsala, Fresh Seasonal Vegetables,
Chefs Daily Catch, Tossed Salad with Dressing, Rolls and Chefs Dessert selections.
Sign up by March 12. Boarding: 10:15 a.m. Return: Approximately 2:45 p.m.
Tuesday April 11, 2023 — $69.50
Rays vs. Red Soxes—Tropicana Field-
Cost if paying by credit card $72.00
Come enjoy an exciting day of baseball, as the Tampa Bay
Rays take on the Boston Red Sox. Purchase a cold beer/
beverage and a delicious ball park hot dog as you cheer
on your home team and watch in anticipation of a possi-
ble homerun. Seats in the 200 Section. Sign up deadline
is March 8. Board: 5:00 p.m. Return: Approx. 10:45 p.m.
Saturday, April 15, 2023—St. Pete Pier
$27.25/paying by card $28.25
This gleaming new attraction on the picturesque water-
front promises limitless fun for everyone. The $92 million
dollar project includes 5 restaurants, an environmental
education center, rooftop bar, discovery center, gift shop
& The Marketplace features an array of art and craft ven-
dors selling unique items. Internationally renowned art-
ist Janet Echelman created her famous billowing net
sculptures to dazzle visitors. “Bending Arc” is a massive
76 ft. & perpetually in motion with the wind. A solar roof
structure provides shade as you browse the selections .
The Pier has a FREE shuttle to take you to the end of the
pier. Board: 3:00 p.m. Return: Approx. 8:00 p.m.
Page 14Saturday, April 15, 2023 $27.75 / Card $28.75
KRATE — Wesley Chapel— JUST ADDED
Krate has just opened recently with dozens of shops and restaurants.
Enjoy one of the largest and most exciting container parks in the
world that attracts visitors from all over the globe. It is the area’s own
version of Sparkman Wharf. "There are 94 shipping containers that house
46 unique businesses with plenty of restaurants and boutiques and a
stage for live music. If you want a unique dining and shopping experi-
ence KRATE is one you will want to visit. 40 PERSON MINIMUM.
Sign up deadline is March 17.
Boarding: 3:30 p.m. Return: Approximately. 8:15 p.m.
Sunday, April 16, 2023 — $103 / card $107
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD — Straz Center
All rise for Academy Award® winner adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pu-
litzer Prize-winning masterwork. The NY Times Critic’s Pick TO KILL A
MOCKINGBIRD is “the most successful American play in Broadway
history.” (60 Minutes). New York Magazine calls it “a real phenome-
non. To Kill a Mockingbird is a 2018 play based on the 1960 novel of
the same name by Harper Lee, adapted for the stage by Aaron
Sorkin. The story of Atticus Finch, a lawyer in 1930s Alabama, as he
defends Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape. Majes-
tic and incandescent, it’s filled with breath and nuance and soul.”.
ORCHESTRA SEATS. 40 PERSON MINIMUM. Upgrades $20 per per-
son. Board: 6:15 p.m. Return: Approximately 10:30 p.m.
April 16, 2023—Teatro Martini Dinner Theatre — Orlando—$88.00
If paying by credit card $91.00
“The #1 Dinner Show from L.A.,” the spectacular Teatro Martini is now open! When the sun
goes down, the acts get hotter, the laughs get bigger, and everything gets a whole lot crazier
in this ADULT ONLY show. Award-winning acts from around the world are sure to amaze
with the best of that best performers. Laugh till you can ’t breathe, watch in complete amaze-
ment, and become part of the show. This highly interactive show features performers aerial-
ists, acrobats, the best singers, dancers and comedians you will see in one place! Dinner in-
cludes a 4-course meal, including a Caesar Salad or Tomato Bisque soup, your choice of
CHICKEN MUSHROOM MEAL-Chicken breast, yukon gold potato purée, vegetables, served
with a mushroom demi glaze sauce. STEAK KEBOBS MEAL-Steak Kabobs with vegetables & yu-
kon gold potato purée, VEGGIE PENNE PASTA MEAL-Penne pasta, basil pesto, vegetable and
dessert. Boarding: 3:15 p.m. Return: Approximately 9:15 p.m.
Page 15Tuesday April 18, 2023 — $58.50
Amish Narrated Tour — Sarasota
Cost if paying by credit card $60.50
Learn why Sarasota is the only place in the world where Amish & Mennonite commu-
nities’ vacation en masse with your onboard tour guide on a 1 hour 45 minute tour
with our step-on board guide, with multiple stops. Learn the history of their values/
traditions & how they are practiced. Learn about the vibrant Amish and Mennonite
cultures here in Sarasota, their beliefs, traditions and differences between these two
from our knowledgeable and passionate tour guide. Visit the Pinecraft community, a
small working neighborhood that attracts many members of the Amish and Mennonite
orders. Many families travel to this Sarasota haven during the winter months to es-
cape the harsh weather in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and several other northern states. Slow
down and enjoy the small pleasures in life on our tour of this rustic and charming
neighborhood. Gain a new appreciation for the rich culture of Sarasota ’s Amish and
Mennonite communities on this informative tour. We will also have a lunch stop at
Der Dutchman Amish Restaurant for lunch after the tour for a delicious hot made from
scratch lunch buffet meal. (Lunch cost on your own). Enjoy the HUGE gift shop on the
2 nd floor that takes up the entire restaurant upstairs . Sign up deadline February 15.
Boarding: 9:00 a.m. Return: Approximately 3:00 p.m.
Page 16Saturday, April 22, 2023 — $69.50
My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish and I am in Therapy
Cost if paying by credit card $72.00
Steve Solomon brings TWO performances of the award-winning My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish &
I’m in Therapy to the Capitol Theatre! In My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m in Therapy, Steve
Solomon uses dialects, accents and sound effects to bring to the stage dozens of wild characters we all
relate to. His four shows have had audiences in three countries guffawing since 2003. Over one million
people have seen his shows. The audience follows along on this wonderfully funny journey about grow-
ing up, mixed marriages, ex-wives, dogs, cats, dieting, and dozens of other side-splitting situations we
can all relate to. It’s described as “One part lasagna, one part kreplach, and two parts Prozac,” but you
don’t have to be Jewish or Italian to love this show. All you need is to know what it feels like to leave a
family dinner with heartburn and a headache! Thirty five people, one toilet and one plunger. Enjoy this
wonderful evening of belly-laughs at the Capitol Theatre. Seats are in rows 28-30. Sign up deadline is
February 28, 2023. Board: 6:00 p.m. Return: Apprx. 11:00 pm
Sunday, April 23, 2023—Mainsail Art Festival—St. Pete —$29.00
Cost if paying by credit card $30.00
Named, as one of the “100 Best Fine Art & Design Shows” in the nation by Sunshine Artist. The
festival includes 270 Juried Fine Art & Craft Exhibitors, Ceramics, Digital Art, Fibers, Glass,
Graphics, Jewelry, Metal, Mixed Media, Oil/Acrylic, Photography, Sculpture, Watercolor, Wood,
Clothing and so much more, all along the waterfront of Vinoy Park. Enjoy live music entertain-
ment, Culinary Arts food court. There are also a variety of eateries for lunch downtown within
walking distance. Sign up by March 21. Boarding: 9:45 a.m. Return: 3:15 p.m.
Page 17Sunday, April 23 2023 — $45.00 / by card $46.50
World Equestrian Center—Ocala (The Horse Capital of the World)
GYPSY LIVE – SPECIAL EVENT! Gypsy Live Spring event showcases the magnificent beauty and talent of
the Gypsy horse. Horse-and-rider combinations will compete in a variety of disciplines including, english,
western, dressage, liberty, obstacles and carriage driving. The largest equestrian complex in the U.S. is a
world-class, multi-indoor and outdoor arena facility offering state-of-the-art amenities to accommodate
numerous disciplines within the equine industry and more! Enjoy an Ocala dining experience, offering
everything from luxury dining to field concessions and sit-down restaurants. Their largest restaurant is lo-
cated in The Equestrian Hotel, with six additional restaurants throughout the property. Wanting to
indulge in something sweet after lunch? Then stop by Miss Tilly’s for ice cream, fudge, an array of choco-
lates and much more or Emma’s Patisserie for blissful, freshly array of authentic French macarons and Eu-
ropean-inspired pastries served within an ambiance of old-world elegance. See the Equestrian Hotel, with
stunning views of the property. The grand lobby has 20-ft. ceilings, crystal chandeliers and a floor-to-
ceiling stone fireplace, Mahogany and Italian porcelain throughout the entire 1st floor. Worldly inspira-
tions are found beyond the lobby, adorning each floor with a large, elevator lobby featuring an art gallery
which showcases the work of local artists. The Equestrian Hotel has been named a 2021 Gold Key
Awards finalist in the Best Hotel Luxury category. Don’t forget to stop by the The General Store or the
Yellow Pony Pub & Garden for a refreshing cold cocktail. The World Equestrian Center offers world-class
shopping for equestrian and luxury living, as guests will find a taste of fine jewelry, beautiful apparel, luxu-
rious gifts, throw blankets, home scents, to hand-forged knives, women’s apparel, leather goods, boots,
feather bowties, hats, handbags/purses with elegance and splendor as well as the ultimate show experi-
ence to exhibitors/vendors and exceptional service. The new 300-acre facility lends an air of style, ele-
gance and excitement and most days live music. There are also golf carts for rent ($20 for a 4 seater golf
cart) you can rent to get around the facility or you can watch Gypsy Live, eat, shop, drink and/or enjoy all
the sights of this amazing facility. The safety and comfort of their horses is their primary focus. Experi-
ence the excitement of equestrian sports at its finest. Boarding 8:00 a.m. Return: Approx. 4:30 p.m.
Page 18Wednesday, April 26, 2023 — $41.00 / by card $42.00
Dakin Dairy Farm Tour & Tasting — Myakka City
This is one of the most unique fun-filled activities in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. Tours include tasting
their chocolate and whole milk and even making your own butter. Learn “Where Milk Comes From” and
how milk travels from the their GRASS-FED cows to the bottle and taste the difference of their fresh Dakin
milk! You’ll get up close and personal with their cows in the free stall barns. Tour the Milk Parlor and get a
firsthand look at how a cow is milked and where they store their products. Follow the flow into the plant
itself and learn about pasteurization, bottling, and cheese-making. You’ll also get to feed the resident
livestock while learning about calves, goats, and sheep. After enjoy a delicious lunch at their cafe. Their
expert chef creates delicious meals using their own products and give you the opportunity to experience
first-hand and taste the Dakin dairy difference. And don’t forget the sweet ending, offering delicious,
farm-fresh ice cream. Their ice cream are farm-fresh flavors and one of a kind. Stop by the Farm Market
to shop for souvenirs, hats, t-shirts and offers a large variety of fresh dairy products. a large variety of our
natural cheese curds. These cheese curds are creamier, tastier, and loaded with additional nutrients you
won’t find in other cheeses. Includes Tour Admission Fee. Boarding: 8:15 a.m. Return: Approx. 1:45 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, 2023—$51.00 / card $53.00
Sinatra and Beyond—Ruth Eckerd Hall—Clearwater
Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes, delivering a critically ac-
claimed tribute to the great Frank Sinatra that includes songs such as Come Fly
with Me, I’ve Got the World on a String, My Way and more. Sign up deadline
is March 25. Boarding 5:45 p.m. Return: Approximately 10:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5, 2023—$89.00 / by card $92.00
AIN’T TO PROUD-The Life & Times of The Temptations
Enjoy this electrifying new smash-hit Broadway musical that follows The
Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The winner of the 2019 Tony Award® for Best
Choreography, it’s a thrilling story of brotherhood, family, loyalty and be-
trayal during a decade of civil unrest in America. Enjoy hits, including “My
Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready” and “Papa Was a Rolling
Stone,” and tells the unforgettable story of the legendary quintet
that Billboard magazine named the greatest R&B group of all time. Seats
are in Orchestra 40 PERSON MIN. Boarding: 6:45 p.m. Return: 10:45
Page 19Sunday, April 30, 2023 — $29.00 / by card $30.00
Blueberry Festival — Brooksville
Last year’s event brought in Over 300 vendors and served over 40,000 attendees in the two -day festi-
val. The Brooksville Blueberry Festival takes place under the shade of the gnarly oak trees in Brooksville’s
downtown square, located just down the road from where Elvis ate and mermaids put on a show. Enjoy
one-of-a-kind products, unique local artwork, gifts and décor and of course a lot of blueberries. Enjoy Blue-
berry Lane, where you’ll find everything blueberry, including blueberry pies, blueberry cheesecake, blue-
berry shortcake, blueberry jam , blueberry honey, blueberry plants as well as fresh picked blueberries.
There will also be live performances, musicians and live bands and a “Craft Beer Experience” in conjunction
with Marker 48 Brewing. Shop at one of the many art/craft vendors. Board: 9:30 a.m. Return: 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 6, 2023 — $79.50/by card $82.25
Rays vs. NY Yankees
Seats in 200 Section. Board: 2:30 p.m. Return: Approx. 8:30 p.m.
August 16, 2023—Bioluminscence Cruise-Pt. Canaveral—$86/ card $89
If you want a unique cruise experience like none other, you will not want to miss this 2-2 1/2 hour cruise.
During the summer the waters come alive with the arrival of the bioluminescence plankton. Watch as the
waves and current stir up this tiny organisms and lights up the water with a blue neon glow, from move-
ment of the water, to a school of mullet, to the glow of a moving manatee or sting ray light is produced
and it is illumined. You will have to see it to believe it! There are very few places in the entire world to
see this phenomenal experience. Enjoy your entertaining captain, a beautiful sunset and the area is full
of wildlife. You will also see beautiful homes along the water, see the Port Canaveral Locks and hear histo-
ry about the area with your entertaining captain. We will have dinner at the waterfront restaurant Fish
Lips, with great views, where dolphins roam and the food is amazing! We always receive excellent feed-
back how wonderful this restaurant is. (Dinner cost is on your own). Please keep in mind this is a sight-
seeing, narrated, sunset and a nature cruise and there is never a guarantee of nature always cooper-
ating, but there has been for the last several years. 48 MAXIMUM Board: 2:30 p.m. Return: 11:45 p.m.
Page 20Wednesday, May 17-18, 2023
Everglades Tour—Ochopee / Miami / Fort Myers Hotel
$275 pp Double Occupancy / $344 Single Occupancy
Cost if paying by credit card $285 pp Double Occupancy / $356 pp Single Occupancy
Back by popular demand! If you missed this sold out tour last time when we did it as a day tour,
you will not want to miss it this overnight Everglades tour. This time we are doing an extended
tour to also enjoy a 2 hour tram tour in a totally different part of the Everglades also. Enjoy a
thrilling 30 minute airboat ride through the Everglades as it glides across 259 private acres on a
grassland airboat. This narrated airboat tour goes through the mangroves & weaves into the ev-
erglades grasslands while experiencing an adventure of a lifetime! Enjoy the animal sanctuary
with a narrated gator show where you can have your picture taken with a gator, see crocodile,
panther, lion, tiger and their alligator show and more. Next we will drive 45 minute away to
Shark Valley Tram Tours, where you will enjoy a 2 hour tram tour through the Everglades. The
Everglades is a unique and fascinating ecosystem. When you take an Everglades National Park
tour at Shark Valley, you’ll learn about the ecology and history of The Everglades from their
friendly and knowledgeable Park-trained naturalists. They’ll turn your sightseeing visit into a
highly educational tour of the Everglades, and at the halfway point on your adventure, you can
walk to the highest accessible point in Everglades National Park, the viewing platform of the
Shark Valley Observation Tower. Includes: 30 minute Airboat Ride, Animal Sanctuary, Gator
Show, a 2 hour tram tour at a separate location, hotel, bus transportation and bus driver gratui-
ty. The hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast. Sign up deadline April 12. A detailed
itinerary will be published 3-4 weeks prior to departure.
Page 21Wednesday, August 16, 2023 — Port Canaveral—$86/by card $89
Bioluminscence Cruise & WATERFRONT Fish Lips Restaurant
If you want a unique cruise experience like none other, you will not want to miss this 2-2 1/2 hour cruise.
During the Summer (June-October) the waters of the Banana River Lagoon come alive with the arrival of
the bioluminescence plankton. Watch as the waves and current stir up this tiny organisms and lights up the
water with a blue neon glow, from movement of the water, to a school of mullet, to the glow of a moving
manatee or sting ray light is produced and it is illumined. “Bioluminescence,” which comes from “bio,”
meaning life, and “lumin,” meaning light. You will have to see it to believe it! There are very few places in
the entire world to see this phenomenal experience. Enjoy your entertaining captain, a beautiful sunset
and the area is full of wildlife. You will also see beautiful homes along the water, see the Port Canaveral
Locks and hear history about the area with your entertaining captain. We will have dinner at the water-
front restaurant Fish Lips, with great views, where dolphins roam and the food is amazing We always re-
ceive excellent feedback how wonderful this restaurant is. (Dinner cost is on your own). Please keep in
mind this is a sightseeing, narrated, sunset, Port Canaveral Locks and a nature cruise and there is never a
guarantee of nature always cooperating, but there has already been bioluminescence spotted this year
by the Captain. Boarding: 2:30 p.m. Return: Approx.11:45 p.m.
Thursday, August 17, 2023 — $86.00 / if paying by card $89.00
Honky Tonky Laundry — Winter Park Playhouse
Glory Tours did this show musical last year and everyone loved it! We bring to Kings Point this year Honky
Tonky Laundry, this hilarious musical! Move over, Thelma and Louise! Wash your cares away with this musi-
cal comedy full of country favorites from Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire, Dolly Parton,
Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, and more! When Lana Mae Hopkins, owner of the Wishy Washy
Washateria, hires Katie to help out, they soon find themselves up to their elbows in soap, suds and cheatin'
hearts and turns their good ol' laundromat into a boot-scootin' honky tonk! Take a ride to Nashville heaven
with classic country songs you like like “Stand By Your Man”, “Nine to Five”, “Before He Cheats and many
more. ADVISORY: Some mild sexual references and mild profanity. There are a variety of restaurants to
have lunch prior to the show-lunch cost on your own. Sign up deadline April 17, 2023
Board: 8:45 a.m. Return: Approximately 6:30 p.m.
Page 22June 9 — 19, 2023—$1354 pp Double Occupancy / $1689 Single
Mount Rushmore, The Badlands and Black Hills of South Dakota
Cost if paying by credit card $1401 pp Double Occupancy / $1748 pp Single Occupancy
Let’s head out West to take in all the beauty Mt. Rushmore, The Badlands and South Dakota has to experi-
ence. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, as we head for spectacular Badlands National Park. You
will also see the amazing Wall Drug Store before having dinner and checking into your South Dakota area
hotel. See the Borglum Historical Center, where you will learn the story of Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor of
Mt. Rushmore. Next we head to Mount Rushmore National Memorial, America’s “Shrine of Democracy”
and a symbol of the nation’s rich history, rugged determination and love of freedom. Then enjoy a Tour of
Wildlife Loop Road at Custer State Park. The Wildlife Loop Road takes you through rolling prairies and pine
covered hills, offering the best spots in the region to view animals in the Wild. That evening, we will enjoy
dinner and entertainment. You will also see the High Plains Western Heritage Center before we head to
Deadwood, South Dakota, the former home of Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane-now the location of gam-
ing establishments in beautifully restored historic hotels and saloons. Enjoy a guided tour of Deadwood,
have some gaming excitement and later enjoy a group dinner. Enjoy the unique Journey Museum, which
tells the complete history of the mystical Black Hills. Then prepare yourself for an inspirational sight at the
magnificent and spectacular Crazy Horse Memorial, destined to be the world’s largest memorial upon com-
pletion. You will also learn the sculptor Korczak Ziolkowski, his vision and the loving family who continues
his life’s work. See the famous, World’s ONLY Corn Palace. See Willie Nelson & Friends Museum and Gen-
eral Store in Nashville in route with free time to explore the bustling downtown Nashville area with shops,
restaurants, bars playing live country music & much more. Travel insurance $101 Double Occupancy and
Page 23Due to credit card merchants charging Kings Point
and Glory Tours credit card fees of 3.5% for
EVERY credit card transaction, effective April 1,
2023 ALL bus tours will have a price if you pay by
check and a price if pay by credit card.
Just a Friendly Reminder to please make sure you pay your
yearly $15 per person Membership Dues if you have not
already for 2023 at the Kings Point Box Office. The member-
ship fee is for all Kings Point, Sun City Center and Wimauma
residents and includes one free NON member with your
membership and includes any and all tours with your
membership through December 31, 2023. All membership
fees MUST be paid prior to paying for any bus tours.
Glory Tours looks forward to you joining us on our upcoming Bus Tours.
NOTE: Anyone requiring handicapped seating or a handicapped
hotel room, please call Glory Tours directly at (813) 850-5444 to
reserve your seat or hotel room. Any special dietary requirements,
please also call Glory Tours directly and a representative will be
happy to assist you.
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