Carmen
Travel editor at Reisedrop · 2026-10-02
Turkey or Greece is a classic choice for Danish travellers, especially when the focus is sun, beach and all inclusive. Both work well from CPH, BLL and in some periods also AAL, but they do not deliver the same value in the same way. Turkey is often strong on large resorts and many included services, while Greece usually appeals more to travellers who want to combine hotel time with pleasant towns, island atmosphere and a more local feel. So the real choice is less about which country is better and more about the kind of holiday, hotel style and budget balance you actually want.
All inclusive: where does your budget go further?
If all inclusive is the main priority, the maths often leans toward Turkey. The resort model is more widespread there, and many hotels build the package around multiple restaurants, large pool areas, children’s facilities and entertainment. Greece also has many all inclusive hotels, but the product is often simpler, especially on smaller islands. A larger share of the budget may go to location, season and smaller-scale properties rather than a long list of hotel facilities. For Danish travellers, that often means Turkey gives more hotel for the money, while Greece gives more destination outside the hotel.
Hotel standard: large resorts versus smaller scale
When comparing hotel standards, it helps to look beyond star ratings. In Turkey you will often find newer or more extensive resorts with spas, water slides, private beach sections and many shared facilities. In Greece, standards can vary more from island to island, and hotels are often smaller, more personal and simpler in setup. That does not make them worse, but it does create a different holiday style. If you want the hotel to be the main part of the trip, Turkey often makes more sense. If you prefer charm and setting, Greece often comes out ahead.
Price logic from Denmark: flights, season and departure airport
From Denmark, the departure airport matters. CPH usually has the widest choice and the most stable route competition to both Turkey and Greece. BLL can be a strong alternative, especially for travellers in Jutland, while AAL often has fewer options and therefore demands more flexibility. Budgets are usually under the most pressure during school holiday periods and the most popular summer weeks. Outside peak summer, the difference between the two destinations often becomes clearer, with Turkey frequently holding an edge on all inclusive value, while Greece can fluctuate more depending on island, flight capacity and hotel type.
Who is Turkey best for?
Turkey often suits families, couples or groups of friends who want a straightforward holiday with fewer extra costs once they arrive. If you prioritise many meals, snacks, drinks, pool time and activities in one place, Turkey is often easier to justify within the budget. That is especially true if you are travelling in a period when heat and beach time matter more than wandering between small towns and waterfront areas. It also works well if you want to minimise daily decisions and spend most of your time at the hotel rather than going out for dinner every evening.
Who is Greece best for?
Greece often suits travellers who want more than the resort itself. Even if you book all inclusive, it is still a destination where many people spend time at tavernas, beaches, small harbour towns and on short trips around the island or mainland area. That means Greece often makes the most sense if the hotel is a base rather than the entire holiday. For couples and families who want to mix pool days with local experiences, it can feel more varied. The trade-off is that you often have to accept a simpler hotel product within the same budget range.
How to choose between Turkey and Greece
Start by deciding whether you are mainly buying the hotel experience or the destination. If the answer is the hotel, Turkey will often be the more obvious choice for Danish travellers. If the answer is the surroundings, Greece is often stronger. Then compare departures from CPH, BLL or AAL, think about how flexible you are on weekday and shoulder season travel, and how much of the budget can go to flights. Finally, read what all inclusive actually covers at each hotel. The biggest difference is often not the country name, but what is truly included.
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