Top Gear Specials Middle East

While not exclusively a Middle East tour, the 2006 Winter Olympics special deserves an honorable mention. The trio traveled to , but the challenge required them to drive across the Jordanian desert to find a bobsled track.

The residents of Erbil and Beirut, in turn, treated them with patient amusement. Unlike the Patagonia special, which ended in riots, the Middle East specials ended with handshakes and tea.

The , originally broadcast on December 26, 2010 , stands as one of the most ambitious and historically significant episodes in the show's history. Tasked with recreating the journey of the Three Wise Men , presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May embarked on a 1,200-mile odyssey from Iraqi Kurdistan to Bethlehem. The Mission and the Machines top gear specials middle east

When people talk about the Top Gear Middle East Special , they’re usually referring to the legendary

In this episode, the Top Gear team headed to Jordan, where they drove a range of cars, including a Mercedes-Benz SLK, a Porsche 911, and a Chevrolet Corvette. The hosts explored the ancient city of Petra, navigated the rugged roads of the Wadi Rum desert, and took a thrilling drive along the Dead Sea Highway. While not exclusively a Middle East tour, the

Nothing is funnier than seeing three middle-aged British men, dressed in waterproof jackets (why?) in 120-degree heat, trying to fix a Chrysler LeBaron with a hammer and a copy of the Quran they found in the glove box. The juxtaposition of ancient history (Babylon, Petra) and modern automotive stupidity is perfect.

Opted for a BMW Z3 , camouflaged with inspiration from the Afrika Korps. Unlike the Patagonia special, which ended in riots,

Richard Hammond, driving the tiny MX-5, getting lost in the ruins of Babylon, only to be found arguing with a shepherd over whether goats had the right of way.

episode where the trio attempted to recreate the journey of the Three Wise Men.