Egypt With Dan Snow

Dan Snow is on an epic historical journey through one of his favourite countries - Egypt! He visits some of the most extraordinary places on earth, from Luxor to a luxury steamer on the Nile, and from the ancient pyramids to the packed streets of Cairo. 

Alongside the incredible history, Dan navigates boats on the Nile, balloons and even the odd camel! Along the way he'll be exploring the stories of people living along the Nile from past to present, from Agatha Christie and Tutankhamun to the ancient Pharaohs and the modern-day market traders.

Show Info

Network: United Kingdom 5 (2026 - now)
Schedule: Mon, Tue, Wed at 21:00 (60 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: AdventureTravel
Episodes ordered: 3 episodes

Official site: www.channel5.com

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Previous Episode

Episode 3

Episode 1x03; Apr 22, 2026

In the final episode of this thrilling series, historian Dan Snow ends his epic Egyptian adventure in one of the most incredible cities on earth: Cairo. A vast, exhilarating metropolis of more than twenty million people, it is Africa's largest city.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x03: Episode 3Apr 22, 2026
1x02: Episode 2Apr 21, 2026
1x01: Episode 1Apr 20, 2026
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Extra Details

Also known as:
  • Dan Snow's Great Egyptian Adventure
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