Top Gear Middle East Special Here

They reach the Dead Sea, lowest point on Earth. They try to drive along the shore but get stuck in mud. James attempts to float in the sea (wearing a tweed jacket, naturally). They then head to Petra, the ancient Nabatean city.

They drive through a military checkpoint into the West Bank. The tension is played for gentle comedy – they hide a bottle of “holy” olive oil from Jeremy’s questionable souvenir buying. top gear middle east special

They drive through spectacular mountain scenery. James’s BMW continues to misbehave (coolant loss, dodgy electrics). Jeremy’s Fiat has a tiny trunk, so he carries his luggage in the passenger seat. Richard’s Mazda is reliable but boring – “a hairdresser’s car in a war zone.” They reach the Dead Sea, lowest point on Earth

Would you like a list of other Top Gear specials (e.g., Vietnam, Bolivia, Africa) in the same style? They then head to Petra, the ancient Nabatean city