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4 days to Explore. What to do?

I will be traveling to Europe for a wedding in early March. We have 4 full days (Mon-Thurs) to explore before we need to travel to the wedding location. We are planning to fly to the wedding anyways, so that’s not a logistics concern.

We are mainly considering Portugal or Spain. With 4 days, it is recommended to: stay and explore Lisbon/Portugal only, just Spain (not Barcelona), or split between Lisbon and Madrid? What would yall recommend for a couple in their early 30s that is looking for a nice adventure, enjoys more museums and local places to explore than going out/nightlife.

In case there is a good case for these, our other options considered but semi-ruled out have been: Switzerland/Austria (too expensive and likely need a car to drive around) or Scottish Highlands/Ireland.

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I would stay in Lisbon the 4 days. So much to do-Belem Tower, Maritime Museum, Jerónimos Monastery (with Vasco da Gama's tomb), ride the iconic Tram 28, views from São Jorge Castle, Santa Justa Lift, National Tile Museum, eat Pastéis de Belém pastries, wander through the Alfama district, and enjoy a traditional Fado music performance.
Get Rick Steves guide book. We took a day trip with Lisbon Riders to Sintra that was fantastic.

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I second Lisbon. Four days is enough to see the city and its major sights. Spain needs too much time, especially Madrid.