Top Gear: Middle East Special (Series 16, Episode 2), Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May attempt to recreate the journey of the Three Wise Men across the Middle East to Bethlehem. Episode Overview
Unlike some Top Gear specials focused purely on stunts, the Middle East Special balances humor, genuine tension (real conflict zones), and a rare respectful tone toward local cultures. It’s often ranked by fans as one of the top 5 Top Gear specials. top gear - middle east special full episode
Route: The 1,200-mile (1,900 km) journey took them through Iraqi Kurdistan, southern Turkey, Syria (Aleppo, Palmyra, and Damascus), Jordan, and finally into Israel and the Palestinian territories. The Cars Top Gear: Middle East Special (Series 16, Episode
Before leaving Erbil, the producers give the team a laminated card of "Do Nots." Among them: Do not take pictures of military installations; do not mention a certain religion; and do not, under any circumstances, show the soles of your shoes. Within ten minutes, Clarkson shows his soles to a police officer. Route : The 1,200-mile (1,900 km) journey took
"The Fiat is a disaster," Jeremy admitted, pouring water over his smoking engine. "But it has character."