: After crossing through Jerash, they entered Israel via the Sea of Galilee and finished at the Mount of Olives. Key Highlights Bulletproofing
In a moment of pure, uncut Top Gear , the trio stops at the Dead Sea. It is here that Richard Hammond, in a stroke of horrific genius, produces the "Mankini" (a borat-style lime-green thong). The image of Hammond floating in the saltiest water on Earth, dressed like a peeled lime, while Clarkson and May weep with laughter, is the comedic peak of the entire Clarkson era. top gear - middle east special full episode
: Starting in Erbil, they bypassed dangerous areas like Mosul and Baghdad, initially attempting to enter Iran but being blocked for "political reasons". : After crossing through Jerash, they entered Israel
: After visiting the ancient city of Jerash , they crossed into Israel, stopping at the Sea of Galilee before their final push to the Mount of Olives and Bethlehem. Memorable Moments The image of Hammond floating in the saltiest
Their mission: Travel from Eastern Turkey, through the volatile landscapes of the Middle East, and arrive in Bethlehem. However, because this is Top Gear , they would not be doing this on camels or in reliable SUVs. Instead, the producers forced them to buy used two-door convertibles—a car type notoriously unsuited for desert warfare and off-road terrain.
