Mississippi by Motorhome

Mississippi by Motorhome

• Day 1: UK -New Orleans

  Kick start your self-drive holiday with a one-night stay in New Orleans famous for its vibrant music scene, especially jazz. The city is known for its rich Creole and Cajun culture, colorful festivals, and Mardi Gras celebrations. Its historic French Quarter features charming architecture, lively streets, and delicious local cuisine.

• Day 2: New Orleans - Baton Rouge

  Next, get behind the wheel of your American fully kitted out C25 Motorhome for a true adventure. With 11 nights on the road, you’ll get to the opportunity to explore some of the state’s most stunning and diverse landscapes, charming small towns, and bustling cities. Suggested itinerary (there are campsites in all areas – to be paid direct by customers):

• Day 3: Baton Rouge- Natchez

  Today you will drive from Baton Rouge to Natchez that takes you through scenic backroads, crossing the mighty Mississippi River into Mississippi's oldest city. It's a short, relaxed 1.5-hour journey filled with Southern charm, river views, and historic plantations.

• Day 4: Natchez - Vicksburg

  The journey today from Natchez to Vicksburg follows the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway, offering a peaceful, tree-lined route rich in Southern history. It’s a leisurely 2-hour trip with opportunities to stop at Civil War sites and river overlooks along the way. Why not visit the Vicksburg National Military Park.

• Day 5: Vicksburg - Jackson

  Drive from Vicksburg to Jackson is a smooth 1-hour journey east along I-20, passing through gentle hills and rural Mississippi landscapes. It’s an easy drive leading into the state’s capital, where history, culture, and Southern cuisine await. Visit the Civil Rights Museum in the State Capitol.

• Day 6: Jackson - Greenwood

  Explore today driving from Jackson to Greenwood takes about 2 hours, heading north through the heart of the Blues Trail Mississippi Delta. You'll pass through flat farmland, cotton fields, and small towns along scenic Highway 49E a quiet, classic Southern route.

• Day 7: Greenwood - Clarksdale

  Today drive from Greenwood to Clarksdale takes about 1.5 hours through iconic Delta farmland, rich with blues history. Once in Clarksdale, dive into the Delta Blues Museum to explore the roots of the blues, then soak up the live music vibe a must-visit fan. This stretch is packed with Mississippi Blues Trail markers don’t miss stops in Money and Tutwiler.

• Day 8: Clarksdale - Oxford

  The motorhome drive from Clarksdale to Oxford is a scenic 1.5-hour journey transitioning from the flat fields of the Delta to the wooded hills of North Mississippi. Along the way, you’ll leave the blues-rich backroads behind and arrive in Oxford, home to Rowan Oak, the University of Mississippi, and a vibrant Southern arts and food scene.

• Day 9: Oxford - Tupelo

  Oxford to Tupelo takes about 1.5 hours through peaceful, rolling countryside and small towns along Highway 6. In Tupelo, explore the Elvis Presley Birthplace, walk scenic trails, and visit the Natchez Trace Parkway Headquarters for a dose of history and nature.

• Day 10: Tupelo- Hattiesburg

  Tupelo to Hattiesburg takes about 3 hours, heading south through pine forests, farmland, and small Mississippi towns. It’s a quiet, easy drive that leads you from Elvis country into the heart of South Mississippi, where you can relax at Paul B. Johnson State Park or explore Hattiesburg’s museums.

• Day 11: Hattiesburg - Baton Rouge

  Hattiesburg to Baton Rouge takes about 3.5 hours, traveling southwest through scenic pine forests and rural Southern towns. You will cross into Louisiana and back into Baton Rouge’s vibrant mix of culture, cuisine, and history.

• Day 12: Baton Rouge- New Orleans

  Today you will reflect on the memories made and the sights seen as you return your Motorhome. With hearts full of wanderlust and memories to last a lifetime, bid farewell to this enchanting land and depart from New Orleans for the overnight flight back to the UK.