Social media is buzzing! Germans will enjoy an 8-day holiday in Alanya for just 199 Euros

Social Media Reacts: Germans to Enjoy 8-Day Alanya Holiday for €199

A German supermarket chain’s 8-day holiday package to Alanya for just €199 has sparked massive backlash on social media, especially from users in Turkey, due to the country’s high cost of living and weakening currency.

A major supermarket chain in Germany has launched an eye-catching campaign offering an 8-day trip to Alanya for only €199. The offer quickly gained attention online and fueled heated debates, particularly among Turkish users.

What the Package Includes:

Round-trip airfare

8 nights accommodation

5-star hotel stay (e.g., Beach Club Doğanay)

Alternative: Half-board 4-star thermal hotel

Alanya and Antalya city tours

Photo stop at Pamukkale

Travel dates: November 25, 2025 – March 2026

Total price: €199 (approx. 7,000 TRY) per person, based on double occupancy.

Social Media Reactions:

Many Turkish users criticized the situation as a reflection of economic disparity. The fact that a cashier in Germany can afford a luxurious Turkish vacation with just 2–3 days of wages, while many in Turkey cannot, raised eyebrows.

Sample comments:

“What kind of economy are we living in? Foreigners can vacation here for the price of a pair of shoes, and we can't even dream of it.”

“A German cashier can vacation in Turkey for 3 days’ wages, but a Turkish cashier can’t even pay half the Schengen visa fee with the same amount.”

The campaign has highlighted the growing gap in purchasing power and how inflation and currency devaluation have affected Turkish citizens’ access to tourism within their own country.